What’s On In Manchester This October
Looking for something fun to do in Manchester this October? You’re in luck! From the festive vibes of Oktoberfest to top live music performances, we’ve rounded up the best happenings around the city this month.
Oktoberfest
📍Albert’s Schloss
20th September - 12th October 2025
Get ready for Oktoberfest fun with bratwurst eating competitions, traditional keg tapping, live Oompah and brass bands, world class German beers (including all six official Oktoberfest brews), DJ sets, high energy entertainment, and even a best dressed Lederhosen competition. Get ready to dance on the tables. Find out more information here.
John Bishop
📍Co-op Live
4th-5th October
Comedian John Bishop is bringing his 25 Years of Stand Up tour to Co op Live in Manchester. In celebration of his 25 year career, every ticket for the tour is priced at just £25, and Bishop promises a special evening looking back on his journey in comedy.
Katy Perry
📍AO Arena
8th October 2025
Katy Perry is lighting up the stage like a firework at Manchester’s AO Arena!
There are still some tickets left, grab yours now on Ticketmaster.
Clothing Fair and Film Screening
📍Savoy Cinema, Stockport
11th October 2025
Heaton Moor’s Savoy Cinema is teaming up with Smart Works Greater Manchester for an inspiring afternoon of community, clothing, and charity. The event includes a clothing fair, a talk with Smart Works, and a screening of The Devil Wears Prada. Smart Works is a UK charity that helps women succeed in job interviews by providing clothing, coaching, and confidence. Since 2015, their Manchester branch has supported over 4,400 women, with 30,000 helped nationwide.
Oktoberfest
📍Freight Island
17th - 18th October 2025
Oktoberfest returns to Freight Island this October for a weekend of steins, bratwursts, and Bavarian fun. Expect German beers, traditional street food, live Oompah bands, DJs, games, themed cocktails, and a buzzing beer hall atmosphere. Fancy dress is encouraged! Find out more information here.
Manchester Wine Festival
📍Victroia Warehouse
18th October 2025
Get ready for the ultimate wine lover’s day out as the Wine Festival returns to Victoria Warehouse. Your ticket includes unlimited wine tasting from top producers, importers, and brands from around the world, twice as many as last year! Expect big names, exciting new finds, DJs, food, games, prizes, merch, and more.
Band On the Walls 50th Birthday Celebration
📍Northern Quarter
18th October 2025
Manchester’s iconic live music venue, Band on the Wall is celebrating its 50th birthday this October with a special event. The celebration will feature a packed night of live music, along with an exhibition showcasing the venue’s rich history and cultural impact over the past five decades. It’s a perfect opportunity to honour one of the city’s most legendary stages and be part of a milestone moment in Manchester’s music scene.
Confidence Man
📍Warehouse Project
24th October 2025
Confidence Man are bringing their high energy electro pop show to The Warehouse Project, taking over Depot Mayfield for a massive night of music and dancing. The event will feature a full three room lineup, including a live set from the band and DJ sets from Romy, Folamour, Erol Alkan B2B Hunee, and more. Doors open at 8pm, with the party running late into the night.
Halloween in the City Weekender
📍City Centre
25th - 26th October 2025
Halloween in the City returns to Manchester with a weekend of spooky fun across the city centre. Highlights include the famous MCR Monsters rooftop trail, live music and DJs at Monster Rock!, the monster puppet procession, circus acts, a Halloween market, the Eyeball Hunt, and glowing pumpkin displays. Fancy dress is welcome for all ages!
WhenAlive Big Winter Wine Festival
📍Manchester Cathedral
24th-25th October 2025
Manchester’s Big Winter Wine Festival is the city’s biggest and most exciting wine tasting event of the year. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a wine lover, this festival is perfect for discovering new wines from top producers around the world. Get out more info here
Benson Boon
📍Co-op Live
27th October 2025
Benson Boone brings his American Heart tour to Manchester’s Co op Live on 27th October 2025. Known for his powerful vocals and emotional hits like Beautiful Things, expect a night of heartfelt performances and soaring pop anthems. Tickets available on Ticketmaster.
Aitch
📍Warehouse Project
29th October 2025
Manchester born rapper Aitch is set to headline a special homecoming show at Depot Mayfield, marking his only UK headline performance of the year. Check out what else is on at Warehouse project here.
