What's On in Manchester — August 2026 Events, Concerts & Tickets

August 2026

Your guide to the best events in Manchester this month: The Neighbourhood, Saturday Ticket Psych Fest 2026, A League of Their Own. Dates, venues and tickets — updated for August 2026.

Events in Manchester this month

Looking for things to do in Manchester? We're tracking 60 upcoming events — concerts, festivals, theatre, comedy and more. Below are the highlights by category, each with dates, venues and where to get tickets. This guide is refreshed regularly as new events are announced.

Concerts & Live Music in Manchester

The Neighbourhood — Sep 1, Co-op Live, from €145. Bailey Zimmerman — Sep 3, O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester, from €119. The Courettes — Sep 3, YES Pink Room, from €43. Daniel Caesar — Sep 4, Co-op Live, from €78. Sam Smith — Sep 4, Albert Hall Manchester, from €156. A$AP Rocky - Don’t Be Dumb World Tour — Sep 5, Co-op Live, from €192.

Festivals in Manchester

Saturday Ticket Psych Fest 2026 — Sep 5, Various Manchester Venues , from €217.

Theatre & Shows in Manchester

A League of Their Own — Sep 5, AO Arena Manchester, from €173. Ricky Gervais — Sep 22, O2 Apollo Manchester, from €114. Ricky Gervais — Sep 23, O2 Apollo Manchester, from €149. Aries Spears — Oct 8, Albert Hall Manchester, from €62.