Festivals & events · Manchester
Festivals & events in Manchester
Festivals, fairs, shows and one-off events on in Manchester this week.
1 pick · updated 15 October
Festivals & events in Manchester, answered
What are the best festivals & events picks in Manchester?
Right now: Manchester Literature Festival 2026. The list is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.
Can I plan a day around these?
Yes. Open What's On Manchester and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Manchester, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.