What's on in Manchester in November 2026
Updated 3 Nov 2026. 60 things on in Manchester in November 2026. Each one links to its own page with dates, venue and booking details.
Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos at Science and Industry Museum, Manchester
On now · 13 Feb 2026 - 3 Jan 2027
Science and Industry Museum · Manchester
Bolton licensed firework displays at Licensed displays across Bolton
Last 6 days · 11 licensed displays, 17 Oct – 8 Nov 2026 (e.g. Sat 7 Nov Daisy Hill Cricket Club, fireworks 7.30pm)
Licensed displays across Bolton
Daisy Veacock at The Lodge, Manchester
Today · Tue 3 Nov
The Lodge, Manchester
Kamelot at O2 Ritz Manchester
Today · Tue 3 Nov
O2 Ritz Manchester
Rochdale Bonfire and Fireworks at Cronkeyshaw Common
Tomorrow · Wed 4 Nov 2026: bonfire 7pm, fireworks 7.30pm
Cronkeyshaw Common · Rochdale
Future Palace at Manchester Academy 3
This Thursday · Thu 5 Nov
Manchester Academy 3
Children of Zeus at Band On The Wall, Manchester
This Friday · Fri 6 Nov
Band On The Wall · Manchester
Manchester Christmas Markets
This Friday · Fri 6 Nov - Mon 22 Dec 2026
Manchester Christmas Markets
Papa Roach at Co-op Live, Manchester
This Friday · Fri 6 Nov
Co-op Live · Manchester
Skye Newman at O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
This Friday · Fri 6 Nov
O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
The Courteeners at Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
This Friday · Fri 6 Nov
Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
Ultimate Fireworks Night Spectacular at Alton Towers
This Friday · Fri 6 – Sun 8 Nov 2026, fireworks from 7pm
Alton Towers Resort · Alton, Staffordshire
Yard Act at O2 Academy Leeds
This Friday · Fri 6 Nov
O2 Academy Leeds
Cassia at Arts Club
This Saturday · Sat 7 Nov
Arts Club · Liverpool
Kiwi Jr. at Hyde Park Book Club
This Saturday · Sat 7 Nov
Hyde Park Book Club · Leeds
Manchester community fireworks at Heaton Park, Platt Fields Park and Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
This Saturday · Sat 7 Nov 2026: 5pm reduced-noise fireworks, 8pm main displays
Heaton Park, Platt Fields Park and Wythenshawe Park · Manchester
Price: Free
Gareth Malone - Sing-A-Long-A-Gareth: At The Movies at Sheffield City Hall Memorial Hall
This Sunday · Sun 8 Nov
Sheffield City Hall Memorial Hall
Puscifer at Manchester Academy
This Sunday · Sun 8 Nov
Manchester Academy
Stu Larsen at Night and Day, Manchester
This Sunday · Sun 8 Nov
Night and Day · Manchester
The Shires at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
This Sunday · Sun 8 Nov
Bridgewater Hall · Manchester
CATS at Palace Theatre Manchester
Coming · Tue 10 Nov · Tue 10 Nov – Sat 21 Nov
Palace Theatre Manchester
Omid Djalili: Namaste at Quays Theatre - The Lowry
Coming · Tue 10 Nov · Tue 10 Nov – Wed 11 Nov
Quays Theatre - The Lowry · Salford
Brian Fallon at Albert Hall, Manchester
Coming · Wed 11 Nov · Wed 11 Nov
Albert Hall · Manchester
Trevor Wallace: the Alpha Beta Male at Manchester Academy
Coming · Wed 11 Nov · Wed 11 Nov
Manchester Academy
MNEK at Manchester Gorilla
Coming · Thu 12 Nov · Thu 12 Nov
Manchester Gorilla
Muse at Co-op Live, Manchester
Coming · Thu 12 Nov · Thu 12 Nov – Fri 13 Nov
Co-op Live · Manchester
Widowspeak at Brudenell Social Club
Coming · Thu 12 Nov · Thu 12 Nov
Brudenell Social Club · Leeds
Ellur at New Century Locker, Manchester
Coming · Fri 13 Nov · Fri 13 Nov
New Century Locker · Manchester
Happy Mondays at Keele Students Union
Coming · Fri 13 Nov · Fri 13 Nov
Keele Students Union · Newcastle Under Lyme
Lanterns & Light 2026 at Chester Zoo
Coming · Fri 13 Nov · Fri 13 Nov 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027 (4.30pm-8pm)
Chester Zoo
OK Go at Manchester New Century Hall
Coming · Fri 13 Nov · Fri 13 Nov
Manchester New Century Hall
Seb Lowe at Albert Hall, Manchester
Coming · Fri 13 Nov · Fri 13 Nov
Albert Hall · Manchester
MUNA at O2 Apollo Manchester
Coming · Sat 14 Nov · Sat 14 Nov
O2 Apollo Manchester
Picture This at Liverpool Olympia
Coming · Sat 14 Nov · Sat 14 Nov
Liverpool Olympia
Master Boot Record at Brudenell Social Club
Coming · Sun 15 Nov · Sun 15 Nov
Brudenell Social Club · Leeds
Paris Paloma at O2 Apollo Manchester
Coming · Sun 15 Nov · Sun 15 Nov
O2 Apollo Manchester
Rizzle Kicks at Manchester Academy
Coming · Sun 15 Nov · Sun 15 Nov
Manchester Academy
Hey, Nothing at Manchester The Deaf Institute
Coming · Mon 16 Nov · Mon 16 Nov
Manchester The Deaf Institute
A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong at Opera House Manchester
Coming · Tue 17 Nov · Tue 17 Nov – Sat 21 Nov
Opera House Manchester
beabadoobee at AO Arena, Manchester
Coming · Tue 17 Nov · Tue 17 Nov
AO Arena · Manchester
Déyyess at Manchester The Deaf Institute
Coming · Wed 18 Nov · Wed 18 Nov
Manchester The Deaf Institute
Enter Shikari at Co-op Live, Manchester
Coming · Thu 19 Nov · Thu 19 Nov
Co-op Live · Manchester
Gabriella Cilmi at Hyde Park Book Club
Coming · Thu 19 Nov · Thu 19 Nov
Hyde Park Book Club · Leeds
Kid Kapichi at Manchester New Century Hall
Coming · Thu 19 Nov · Thu 19 Nov
Manchester New Century Hall
Look Mum No Computer at New Century Locker, Manchester
Coming · Thu 19 Nov · Thu 19 Nov
New Century Locker · Manchester
Michael Spicer - Hope All's Well at Manchester Fairfield Social Club
Coming · Thu 19 Nov · Thu 19 Nov
Manchester Fairfield Social Club
Christmas at Dunham Massey
Coming · Fri 20 Nov · Fri 20 Nov 2026 - Sat 2 Jan 2027
Dunham Massey · Altrincham
Deco at Manchester Academy 3
Coming · Fri 20 Nov · Fri 20 Nov
Manchester Academy 3
elbow at O2 Ritz Manchester
Coming · Fri 20 Nov · Fri 20 Nov – Sun 22 Nov
O2 Ritz Manchester
Jack & Jack at New Century Locker, Manchester
Coming · Fri 20 Nov · Fri 20 Nov
New Century Locker · Manchester
Shinedown at AO Arena, Manchester
Coming · Fri 20 Nov · Fri 20 Nov
AO Arena · Manchester
Tony Hadley at O2 Apollo Manchester
Coming · Fri 20 Nov · Fri 20 Nov
O2 Apollo Manchester
Fontaines D.C. at AO Arena, Manchester
Coming · Sat 21 Nov · Sat 21 Nov
AO Arena · Manchester
Don Toliver at Co-op Live, Manchester
Coming · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 22 Nov
Co-op Live · Manchester
Squeeze at O2 Apollo Manchester
Coming · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 23 Nov
O2 Apollo Manchester
Interpol at Aviva Studios - Warehouse, Manchester
Coming · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 24 Nov
Aviva Studios - Warehouse · Manchester
Phoebe Bridgers at Co-op Live, Manchester
Coming · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 26 Nov
Co-op Live · Manchester
Royal Blood at O2 Apollo Manchester
Coming · Fri 27 Nov · Fri 27 Nov
O2 Apollo Manchester
Blossoms at Co-op Live, Manchester
Coming · Sat 28 Nov · Sat 28 Nov – Fri 11 Dec
Co-op Live · Manchester
Ocean Colour Scene at AO Arena, Manchester
Coming · Sat 28 Nov · Sat 28 Nov
AO Arena · Manchester