Things to do in Manchester

Name: Native Creatives - *evening session for HE, returners and parents*
Start: 2018-11-14
End: 2018-11-14
Location: UKFast

Looking for something to do in Manchester? Whether you're a local, new in town or just passing through we've got loads of great tips and events. You can explore by location, what's popular, our top picks, free stuff. etc. Ready?

Popular Manchester events

NOV

Klub Kids Manchester presents THE ROAST BATTLES (ages 14+)

Fri, Nov 9, 7:30pm

Apollo Theatre, Manchester

NOV

Clockwork Orange at Gorilla, Manchester

Sat, Nov 10, 8:00pm

Gorilla, Manchester

NOV

National Social Value Conference 2018

Tue, Nov 20, 9:00am + 1 more event

The Studio, Manchester

DEC

LM/DC Tour (O2 Apollo, Manchester)

Wed, Dec 5, 7:00pm

O2 Apollo, Manchester

JUL

DraigCon 2019- An Independent Harry Potter Fan Convention

Sat, Jul 6, 10:00am

The Printworks, Manchester

SEP

Bianca Del Rio "It's Jester Joke" 2019 Tour (O2 Apollo, Manchester)

Fri, Sep 13, 7:00pm

O2 Apollo, Manchester

This Weekend

OCT

'An Evening With' Lauren Harries & Friends

Fri, Oct 19, 7:00pm

VOID Manchester, Manchester

OCT

BASHMNT ISLAND MCR

Fri, Oct 19, 10:30pm

Viva Manchester, Manchester

OCT

Coach from Manchester to London for The People's Vote March For The Future (and return)4th coach now booked!

Sat, Oct 20, 6:30am

Central Coach Station, Manchester

OCT

Free Vibes x MCR Live: Honey Moon, URF, Écru, Saint Ivy + DJs

Sat, Oct 20, 7:30pm

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Free

OCT

An Evening with The Bullet Blues Brothers

Sat, Oct 20, 7:00pm

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester

OCT

Canine Body Language | Manchester

Sun, Oct 21, 10:00am

The Manchester Confer Centre, Manchester

Music events

NOV

The Wolfe Tones at St. Kentigern's, Manchester, UK

Fri, Nov 16, 9:00pm

St Kentigerns Irish Social Club, Fallowfield

NOV

Culture Club - (Manchester Arena, Manchester)

Sun, Nov 18, 6:00pm

Manchester Arena, Manchester

DEC

Free Jazz: Täpp + Nishla + Aging + Slims

Sun, Dec 2, 7:30pm

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Free

DEC

Big Fish Little Fish x Tangled Xmas Takeover - Manchester Sun 9th Dec

Sun, Dec 9, 2:00pm

FAC251 - Factory Manchester, Manchester

DEC

Nathan Grisdale (Deaf Institute, Manchester)

Sun, Dec 9, 7:00pm

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

MAR

Blue Oyster Cult (Academy, Manchester)

Fri, Mar 1, 7:00pm

The Academy, Manchester

Food & Drink events

OCT

Manchester Whisky Festival 2018

Fri, Oct 26, 6:00pm

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester

NOV

MTSG FELT launch, sponsored by Think Legal Recruitment

Thu, Nov 1, 6:00pm

The Anthologist St Peters Square, Manchester

Free

NOV

Cocktails in the City Manchester

Fri, Nov 2, 6:00pm

New Century Hall, Manchester

NOV

Manchester Vegan Christmas Market

Sat, Nov 17, 10:30am

Britannia Sachas Hotel Manchester, Manchester

JAN

Manchester Beer & Cider Festival 2019

Wed, Jan 23, 4:00pm

Manchester Central, Manchester

APR

Wine & Cheese Cruise - 7pm (The Liquorists)

Fri, Apr 19, 7:00pm

Castlefield Bowl, Manchester

Business & Professional events

OCT

2018 North West PA of the Year Awards

Thu, Oct 25, 7:00pm

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester

NOV

The Manchester In-house Recruitment Conference

Wed, Nov 7, 8:30am

The Lowry Hotel, Manchester

NOV

Mage Titans 2018 Conference

Sat, Nov 10, 9:00am

The Comedy Store, Manchester

NOV

She's The Business - Women Entrepreneur Event

Thu, Nov 15, 1:00pm

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Manchester

Free

NOV

PlaceTech Big Night Out

Tue, Nov 20, 6:30pm

Radisson Blu Edwardian, Manchester

NOV

The North West Business Expo (Manchester)

Thu, Nov 22, 9:30am

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

FEB

MTP Engage Manchester 2019

Fri, Feb 8, 9:00am

Exchange Auditorium, Manchester

MAR

Grafters LIVE

Fri, Mar 8, 9:00am

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Free

OCT

2018 North West PA of the Year Awards

Thu, Oct 25, 7:00pm

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester

NOV

The Manchester In-house Recruitment Conference

Wed, Nov 7, 8:30am

The Lowry Hotel, Manchester

NOV

Mage Titans 2018 Conference

Sat, Nov 10, 9:00am

The Comedy Store, Manchester

NOV

She's The Business - Women Entrepreneur Event

Thu, Nov 15, 1:00pm

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Manchester

Free

NOV

PlaceTech Big Night Out

Tue, Nov 20, 6:30pm

Radisson Blu Edwardian, Manchester

NOV

The North West Business Expo (Manchester)

Thu, Nov 22, 9:30am

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

FEB

MTP Engage Manchester 2019

Fri, Feb 8, 9:00am

Exchange Auditorium, Manchester

MAR

Grafters LIVE

Fri, Mar 8, 9:00am

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Free

Health & Wellness events

OCT

Staff Wellbeing Fair

Tue, Oct 30, 12:00pm

Whitworth Hall, Manchester

Free

NOV

1st International Digital Dental Academy Conference & Gala Dinner

Sat, Nov 3, 9:00am

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

NOV

FREE Health Event (General Public)

Sat, Nov 3, 9:30am

Spire Manchester Hospital, Manchester

Free

NOV

HIS Trainee Day - Environmental aspects of infection prevention and control: risks and solutions

Wed, Nov 7, 9:15am

The Midland Hotel, Manchester

NOV

Taking Stock 2018

Fri, Nov 16, 9:30am

RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music), Manchester

NOV

Workshop Manchester: Treating Intrusive Thoughts & the Inner Critical Voice

Sat, Nov 17, 10:00am + 1 more event

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester

NOV

An Introduction to Cancer: Anatomy, Biology and Treatments by David O' Halloran

Tue, Nov 27, 9:00am

Education Centre (Dept 17), Manchester

DEC

End of Life Care and Substance Use Conference

Wed, Dec 5, 9:00am

King's House Conference Centre, Manchester

Free

OCT

Staff Wellbeing Fair

Tue, Oct 30, 12:00pm

Whitworth Hall, Manchester

Free

NOV

1st International Digital Dental Academy Conference & Gala Dinner

Sat, Nov 3, 9:00am

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

NOV

FREE Health Event (General Public)

Sat, Nov 3, 9:30am

Spire Manchester Hospital, Manchester

Free

NOV

HIS Trainee Day - Environmental aspects of infection prevention and control: risks and solutions

Wed, Nov 7, 9:15am

The Midland Hotel, Manchester

NOV

Taking Stock 2018

Fri, Nov 16, 9:30am

RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music), Manchester

NOV

Workshop Manchester: Treating Intrusive Thoughts & the Inner Critical Voice

Sat, Nov 17, 10:00am + 1 more event

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester

NOV

An Introduction to Cancer: Anatomy, Biology and Treatments by David O' Halloran

Tue, Nov 27, 9:00am

Education Centre (Dept 17), Manchester

DEC

End of Life Care and Substance Use Conference

Wed, Dec 5, 9:00am

King's House Conference Centre, Manchester

Free

Community & Culture events

OCT

ACA Chinese Literature UK Roadshow - University of Manchester - Yang Zhijun & Ma Pinglai

Thu, Oct 18, 3:00pm

Whitworth Council Chamber, Whitworth Building, Manchester

Free

OCT

Professor A.W Moore (University of Oxford): ‘Immortality and Infinity’

Fri, Oct 19, 5:00pm

70 Oxford St, Manchester

Free

NOV

With One Voice International Arts and Homelessness Summit

Thu, Nov 15, 9:00am

The Whitworth, Manchester

NOV

MACfest Opening Ceremony.

Sat, Nov 17, 9:30am

The British Muslim Heritage Centre, Manchester

Free

NOV

A Series: Kids of Colour on Education

Tue, Nov 20, 6:00pm

Waterstones, Manchester

Free

NOV

Manchester Central Library Explained and Explored

Wed, Nov 21, 2:30pm

Manchester Central Library, Manchester

NOV

Northern Power Futures Manchester 23-24 November 2018

Fri, Nov 23, 10:00am

Manchester Central Convention Complex, Manchester

DEC

Age Friendly Rural Areas

Wed, Dec 19, 1:00pm

Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama, Manchester

Free

OCT

ACA Chinese Literature UK Roadshow - University of Manchester - Yang Zhijun & Ma Pinglai

Thu, Oct 18, 3:00pm

Whitworth Council Chamber, Whitworth Building, Manchester

Free

OCT

Professor A.W Moore (University of Oxford): ‘Immortality and Infinity’

Fri, Oct 19, 5:00pm

70 Oxford St, Manchester

Free

NOV

With One Voice International Arts and Homelessness Summit

Thu, Nov 15, 9:00am

The Whitworth, Manchester

NOV

MACfest Opening Ceremony.

Sat, Nov 17, 9:30am

The British Muslim Heritage Centre, Manchester

Free

NOV

A Series: Kids of Colour on Education

Tue, Nov 20, 6:00pm

Waterstones, Manchester

Free

NOV

Manchester Central Library Explained and Explored

Wed, Nov 21, 2:30pm

Manchester Central Library, Manchester

NOV

Northern Power Futures Manchester 23-24 November 2018

Fri, Nov 23, 10:00am

Manchester Central Convention Complex, Manchester

DEC

Age Friendly Rural Areas

Wed, Dec 19, 1:00pm

Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama, Manchester

Free

Free events

OCT

The Future of the Manchester Pride Festival - Listening Group

Thu, Oct 18, 6:30pm

Manchester Central, Manchester

Free

OCT

HackManchester Junior 2018

Mon, Oct 22, 9:00am

Museum of Science & Industry - Coding Competition, Manchester

Free

OCT

The Year of Sorrow - Manchester

Sun, Oct 28, 12:30pm

Park Inn by Radisson, Manchester

Free

OCT

Methods Fair 2018: Social Science Research in the Digital Age

Mon, Oct 29, 10:30am

Roscoe Building, Manchester

Free

NOV

Kate Osamor: A World for the Many, Not the Few

Fri, Nov 2, 5:00pm

Roscoe Building, Theatre A, Manchester

Free

NOV

Royce Materials Accelerator Forum 2018

Tue, Nov 13, 9:00am

National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester

Free

NOV

The Law Fair 2018

Tue, Nov 13, 12:30pm

Manchester Central Convention Centre, Manchester

Free

NOV

Native Creatives - evening session for HE, returners and parents

Wed, Nov 14, 5:00pm

UKFast, Birley Fields

Free

OCT

The Future of the Manchester Pride Festival - Listening Group

Thu, Oct 18, 6:30pm

Manchester Central, Manchester

Free

OCT

HackManchester Junior 2018

Mon, Oct 22, 9:00am

Museum of Science & Industry - Coding Competition, Manchester

Free

OCT

The Year of Sorrow - Manchester

Sun, Oct 28, 12:30pm

Park Inn by Radisson, Manchester

Free

OCT

Methods Fair 2018: Social Science Research in the Digital Age

Mon, Oct 29, 10:30am

Roscoe Building, Manchester

Free

NOV

Kate Osamor: A World for the Many, Not the Few

Fri, Nov 2, 5:00pm

Roscoe Building, Theatre A, Manchester

Free

NOV

Royce Materials Accelerator Forum 2018

Tue, Nov 13, 9:00am

National Graphene Institute, The University of Manchester, Manchester

Free

NOV

The Law Fair 2018

Tue, Nov 13, 12:30pm

Manchester Central Convention Centre, Manchester

Free

NOV

Native Creatives - evening session for HE, returners and parents

Wed, Nov 14, 5:00pm

UKFast, Birley Fields

Free

Popular Manchester events

Klub Kids Manchester presents THE ROAST BATTLES (ages 14+)Klub Kids Manchester presents THE ROAST BATTLES (ages 14+)

Clockwork Orange at Gorilla, ManchesterClockwork Orange at Gorilla, Manchester

National Social Value Conference 2018National Social Value Conference 2018

LM/DC Tour (O2 Apollo, Manchester)LM/DC Tour (O2 Apollo, Manchester)

DraigCon 2019- An Independent Harry Potter Fan Convention DraigCon 2019- An Independent Harry Potter Fan Convention

Bianca Del Rio "It's Jester Joke" 2019 Tour (O2 Apollo, Manchester)Bianca Del Rio "It's Jester Joke" 2019 Tour (O2 Apollo, Manchester)

This Weekend

'An Evening With' Lauren Harries & Friends'An Evening With' Lauren Harries & Friends

BASHMNT ISLAND MCRBASHMNT ISLAND MCR

Coach from Manchester to London for The People's Vote March For The Future (and return)4th coach now booked!Coach from Manchester to London for The People's Vote March For The Future ...

Free Vibes x MCR Live: Honey Moon, URF, Écru, Saint Ivy + DJsFree Vibes x MCR Live: Honey Moon, URF, Écru, Saint Ivy + DJs

An Evening with The Bullet Blues BrothersAn Evening with The Bullet Blues Brothers

Canine Body Language | Manchester Canine Body Language | Manchester

Music events

The Wolfe Tones at St. Kentigern's, Manchester, UKThe Wolfe Tones at St. Kentigern's, Manchester, UK

Culture Club - (Manchester Arena, Manchester)Culture Club - (Manchester Arena, Manchester)

Free Jazz: Täpp + Nishla + Aging + SlimsFree Jazz: Täpp + Nishla + Aging + Slims

Big Fish Little Fish x Tangled Xmas Takeover - Manchester Sun 9th DecBig Fish Little Fish x Tangled Xmas Takeover - Manchester Sun 9th Dec

Nathan Grisdale (Deaf Institute, Manchester)Nathan Grisdale (Deaf Institute, Manchester)

Blue Oyster Cult (Academy, Manchester)Blue Oyster Cult (Academy, Manchester)

Food & Drink events

Manchester Whisky Festival 2018Manchester Whisky Festival 2018

MTSG FELT launch, sponsored by Think Legal RecruitmentMTSG FELT launch, sponsored by Think Legal Recruitment

Cocktails in the City ManchesterCocktails in the City Manchester

Manchester Vegan Christmas MarketManchester Vegan Christmas Market

Manchester Beer & Cider Festival 2019Manchester Beer & Cider Festival 2019

Wine & Cheese Cruise - 7pm (The Liquorists)Wine & Cheese Cruise - 7pm (The Liquorists)

Business & Professional events

2018 North West PA of the Year Awards2018 North West PA of the Year Awards

The Manchester In-house Recruitment ConferenceThe Manchester In-house Recruitment Conference

Mage Titans 2018 ConferenceMage Titans 2018 Conference

She's The Business - Women Entrepreneur EventShe's The Business - Women Entrepreneur Event

PlaceTech Big Night OutPlaceTech Big Night Out

The North West Business Expo (Manchester)The North West Business Expo (Manchester)

MTP Engage Manchester 2019MTP Engage Manchester 2019

Grafters LIVEGrafters LIVE

2018 North West PA of the Year Awards2018 North West PA of the Year Awards

The Manchester In-house Recruitment ConferenceThe Manchester In-house Recruitment Conference

Mage Titans 2018 ConferenceMage Titans 2018 Conference

She's The Business - Women Entrepreneur EventShe's The Business - Women Entrepreneur Event

PlaceTech Big Night OutPlaceTech Big Night Out

The North West Business Expo (Manchester)The North West Business Expo (Manchester)

MTP Engage Manchester 2019MTP Engage Manchester 2019

Grafters LIVEGrafters LIVE

Health & Wellness events

Staff Wellbeing FairStaff Wellbeing Fair

1st International Digital Dental Academy Conference & Gala Dinner1st International Digital Dental Academy Conference & Gala Dinner

FREE Health Event (General Public)FREE Health Event (General Public)

HIS Trainee Day - Environmental aspects of infection prevention and control: risks and solutionsHIS Trainee Day - Environmental aspects of infection prevention and control...

Taking Stock 2018Taking Stock 2018

Workshop Manchester: Treating Intrusive Thoughts & the Inner Critical VoiceWorkshop Manchester: Treating Intrusive Thoughts & the Inner Critical Voice

An Introduction to Cancer: Anatomy, Biology and Treatments by David O' HalloranAn Introduction to Cancer: Anatomy, Biology and Treatments by David O' Hall...

End of Life Care and Substance Use ConferenceEnd of Life Care and Substance Use Conference

Staff Wellbeing FairStaff Wellbeing Fair

1st International Digital Dental Academy Conference & Gala Dinner1st International Digital Dental Academy Conference & Gala Dinner

FREE Health Event (General Public)FREE Health Event (General Public)

HIS Trainee Day - Environmental aspects of infection prevention and control: risks and solutionsHIS Trainee Day - Environmental aspects of infection prevention and control...

Taking Stock 2018Taking Stock 2018

Workshop Manchester: Treating Intrusive Thoughts & the Inner Critical VoiceWorkshop Manchester: Treating Intrusive Thoughts & the Inner Critical Voice

An Introduction to Cancer: Anatomy, Biology and Treatments by David O' HalloranAn Introduction to Cancer: Anatomy, Biology and Treatments by David O' Hall...

End of Life Care and Substance Use ConferenceEnd of Life Care and Substance Use Conference

Community & Culture events

ACA Chinese Literature UK Roadshow - University of Manchester - Yang Zhijun & Ma PinglaiACA Chinese Literature UK Roadshow - University of Manchester - Yang Zhijun...

Professor A.W Moore (University of Oxford): ‘Immortality and Infinity’Professor A.W Moore (University of Oxford): ‘Immortality and Infinity’

With One Voice International Arts and Homelessness SummitWith One Voice International Arts and Homelessness Summit

MACfest Opening Ceremony. MACfest Opening Ceremony.

A Series: Kids of Colour on EducationA Series: Kids of Colour on Education

Manchester Central Library Explained and ExploredManchester Central Library Explained and Explored

Northern Power Futures Manchester 23-24 November 2018Northern Power Futures Manchester 23-24 November 2018

Age Friendly Rural AreasAge Friendly Rural Areas

ACA Chinese Literature UK Roadshow - University of Manchester - Yang Zhijun & Ma PinglaiACA Chinese Literature UK Roadshow - University of Manchester - Yang Zhijun...

Professor A.W Moore (University of Oxford): ‘Immortality and Infinity’Professor A.W Moore (University of Oxford): ‘Immortality and Infinity’

With One Voice International Arts and Homelessness SummitWith One Voice International Arts and Homelessness Summit

MACfest Opening Ceremony. MACfest Opening Ceremony.

A Series: Kids of Colour on EducationA Series: Kids of Colour on Education

Manchester Central Library Explained and ExploredManchester Central Library Explained and Explored

Northern Power Futures Manchester 23-24 November 2018Northern Power Futures Manchester 23-24 November 2018

Age Friendly Rural AreasAge Friendly Rural Areas

Free events

Klub Kids Manchester presents THE ROAST BATTLES (ages 14+)

Clockwork Orange at Gorilla, Manchester

National Social Value Conference 2018

LM/DC Tour (O2 Apollo, Manchester)

DraigCon 2019- An Independent Harry Potter Fan Convention

Bianca Del Rio "It's Jester Joke" 2019 Tour (O2 Apollo, Manchester)

'An Evening With' Lauren Harries & Friends

BASHMNT ISLAND MCR

Coach from Manchester to London for The People's Vote March For The Future (and return)4th coach now booked!

Free Vibes x MCR Live: Honey Moon, URF, Écru, Saint Ivy + DJs

An Evening with The Bullet Blues Brothers

Canine Body Language | Manchester

The Wolfe Tones at St. Kentigern's, Manchester, UK

Culture Club - (Manchester Arena, Manchester)

Free Jazz: Täpp + Nishla + Aging + Slims

Big Fish Little Fish x Tangled Xmas Takeover - Manchester Sun 9th Dec

Nathan Grisdale (Deaf Institute, Manchester)

Blue Oyster Cult (Academy, Manchester)

Manchester Whisky Festival 2018

MTSG FELT launch, sponsored by Think Legal Recruitment

Cocktails in the City Manchester

Manchester Vegan Christmas Market

Manchester Beer & Cider Festival 2019

Wine & Cheese Cruise - 7pm (The Liquorists)

2018 North West PA of the Year Awards

The Manchester In-house Recruitment Conference

Mage Titans 2018 Conference

She's The Business - Women Entrepreneur Event

PlaceTech Big Night Out

The North West Business Expo (Manchester)

MTP Engage Manchester 2019

Grafters LIVE

2018 North West PA of the Year Awards

The Manchester In-house Recruitment Conference

Mage Titans 2018 Conference

She's The Business - Women Entrepreneur Event

PlaceTech Big Night Out

The North West Business Expo (Manchester)

MTP Engage Manchester 2019

Grafters LIVE

Staff Wellbeing Fair

1st International Digital Dental Academy Conference & Gala Dinner

FREE Health Event (General Public)

HIS Trainee Day - Environmental aspects of infection prevention and control: risks and solutions

Taking Stock 2018

Workshop Manchester: Treating Intrusive Thoughts & the Inner Critical Voice

An Introduction to Cancer: Anatomy, Biology and Treatments by David O' Halloran

End of Life Care and Substance Use Conference

Staff Wellbeing Fair

1st International Digital Dental Academy Conference & Gala Dinner

FREE Health Event (General Public)

HIS Trainee Day - Environmental aspects of infection prevention and control: risks and solutions

Taking Stock 2018

Workshop Manchester: Treating Intrusive Thoughts & the Inner Critical Voice

An Introduction to Cancer: Anatomy, Biology and Treatments by David O' Halloran

End of Life Care and Substance Use Conference

ACA Chinese Literature UK Roadshow - University of Manchester - Yang Zhijun & Ma Pinglai

Professor A.W Moore (University of Oxford): ‘Immortality and Infinity’

With One Voice International Arts and Homelessness Summit

MACfest Opening Ceremony.

A Series: Kids of Colour on Education

Manchester Central Library Explained and Explored

Northern Power Futures Manchester 23-24 November 2018

Age Friendly Rural Areas

ACA Chinese Literature UK Roadshow - University of Manchester - Yang Zhijun & Ma Pinglai

Professor A.W Moore (University of Oxford): ‘Immortality and Infinity’

With One Voice International Arts and Homelessness Summit

MACfest Opening Ceremony.

A Series: Kids of Colour on Education

Manchester Central Library Explained and Explored

Northern Power Futures Manchester 23-24 November 2018

Age Friendly Rural Areas

The Future of the Manchester Pride Festival - Listening Group

HackManchester Junior 2018

The Year of Sorrow - Manchester

Methods Fair 2018: Social Science Research in the Digital Age

Kate Osamor: A World for the Many, Not the Few

Royce Materials Accelerator Forum 2018

The Law Fair 2018

Native Creatives - evening session for HE, returners and parents