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Events & Festivals in Manchester

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Events & FestivalsGuide was updated: December 2, 2025
As one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in the UK, there’s always something on in Manchester. With a rolling calendar of events, festivals, exhibitions, concerts, and theatre, you’ll never be stuck for world-class entertainment.
Manchester Pride (August)

Manchester Pride (August)

Manchester Pride is the charity that runs Manchester's annual LGBTIQA+ celebration, The Manchester Pride Festival. The charity exists to celebrate queer life, campaign for greater LGBTIQA+ equality, and create opportunities for engagement for queer people in Greater Manchester. The Manchester Pride Big Weekend incorporates The Big Weekend at Manchester's world-famous Gay Village, The Manchester Pride Parade on the streets of the City Centre, and The Candlelit Vigil in Sackville Park.

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Just So Festival (August)

Just So Festival (August)

With a love of stories and childhood escapades at its heart, Just So Festival enables families to step out of their day-to-day lives and into a wonderland of world-class literature, arts, theatre, dance, music, comedy and creative pursuits together. Underpinned by the Carnival of the Animals, the most bonkers competition in the land, it takes audiences (from bumps to great grandparents) on a unique expedition of mischief and mayhem, to lands full of magical midnight feasts, curious creatures, raucous pillow fights, hidden retreats, top-notch food, drink and boutique camping options and breathtaking beauty.

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Lanterns & Light at Chester Zoo (November & December)

Lanterns & Light at Chester Zoo (November & December)

Every winter holiday season, get ready to enter the mesmerising, fantastical worlds, bursting with colour and brimming with animal-inspired illuminations and traditional festive scenes. It's an experience that will leave you with that cosy, warm glow inside. Colourful Butterfly Garden, the authentic allure of Nordic markets, twinkling Christmas trees and a magical ice kingdom — all uniting with our favourite animal lanterns from Christmases past.

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