Things to do in Manchester this weekend (6 Nov – 8 Nov 2026)

Updated 3 Nov 2026. 16 things on in Manchester this weekend, Fri 6 Nov to Sun 8 Nov 2026. Each one links to its own page with dates, venue and booking details.

  1. Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos at Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

    On now · 13 Feb 2026 - 3 Jan 2027

    Science and Industry Museum · Manchester

  2. 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

  3. Children of Zeus at Band On The Wall, Manchester

    This Friday · Fri 6 Nov

    Band On The Wall · Manchester

  4. Manchester Christmas Markets

    This Friday · Fri 6 Nov - Mon 22 Dec 2026

    Manchester Christmas Markets

  5. Papa Roach at Co-op Live, Manchester

    This Friday · Fri 6 Nov

    Co-op Live · Manchester

  6. Skye Newman at O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester

    This Friday · Fri 6 Nov

    O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester

  7. The Courteeners at Leeds First Direct Bank Arena

    This Friday · Fri 6 Nov

    Leeds First Direct Bank Arena

  8. Ultimate Fireworks Night Spectacular at Alton Towers

    This Friday · Fri 6 – Sun 8 Nov 2026, fireworks from 7pm

    Alton Towers Resort · Alton, Staffordshire

  9. Yard Act at O2 Academy Leeds

    This Friday · Fri 6 Nov

    O2 Academy Leeds

  10. Cassia at Arts Club

    This Saturday · Sat 7 Nov

    Arts Club · Liverpool

  11. Kiwi Jr. at Hyde Park Book Club

    This Saturday · Sat 7 Nov

    Hyde Park Book Club · Leeds

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Puscifer at Manchester Academy

    This Sunday · Sun 8 Nov

    Manchester Academy

  15. Stu Larsen at Night and Day, Manchester

    This Sunday · Sun 8 Nov

    Night and Day · Manchester

  16. The Shires at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

    This Sunday · Sun 8 Nov

    Bridgewater Hall · Manchester

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