SOCIAL EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Social Events in Manchester
Murder Mystery Evening
East Lancashire Railway
Fri 5 Jul - Fri 13 Dec 2024
Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club
Altrincham Garrick Playhouse
Fri 5 Jul - Fri 6 Dec 2024
Haunted Manchester City Exploration Game
22 Opposite The Old Granada Studios And Bauhaus
Mon 1 Jul 2024 - Mon 1 Dec 2025
Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival
Tatton Park
Sat 31 Aug - Sun 1 Sep 2024
Zorbing Football
The Cheetham Hill Shopping Centre
Sat 29 Jun - Wed 24 Jul 2024
Saturday Club - Society and Change
Manchester Museum
Sat 29 Jun - Sat 6 Jul 2024
Summer Diesel Gala
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East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 29 June 2024
Gleaming diesel locomotives, gorgeous sun-drenched days (hopefully) and soothing summer evenings. It's the East Lancashire Railway's Summer Diesel Gala!See and ride behind your favourite engines from the ELR home fleet, and maybe even some ...Saturday Club - Society and Change
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Manchester Museum, Manchester
Saturday 29 June - Saturday 6 July 2024
Society and Change Are you aged 13-16? Are you interested in creatively exploring how we can work together towards a fairer and more sustainable future? In partnership with the  National Saturday Club, the Society & Change Saturday Club...Zorbing Football
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The Cheetham Hill Shopping Centre, Manchester
Saturday 29 June - Wednesday 24 July 2024
Bubble Football is a hilarious and chaotic twist on the beautiful game. Strap yourselves into your giant inflatable bubble and step onto the pitch, then barge, bounce and bump your way through a thrilling five-a-side match. Players will be ...Family Art Stars
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Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 29 June - Saturday 20 July 2024
Families that learn together, grow together. We are very excited to continue our Family Art Stars sessions every Saturday! Come down, muck in and make some art as a family, spending quality time and learning new techniques. No skill is requ...Sunday Skate 30th June 2024 with Manc Skating (Didsbury)
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The Barlow Rc High School, Manchester
Sunday 30 June 2024
Our regular Sunday skate at Barlow RC, Didsbury. Large, smooth sports hall. Bring your own skates to practice whatever you want. All levels welcome...Haunted Manchester City Exploration Game
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22 Opposite The Old Granada Studios And Bauhaus, Manchester
Monday 1 July 2024 - Monday 1 December 2025
Choose your date and time after you purchase. Explore the most frightful places in Manchester, with their stories of restless spirits, cruel murders and menacing ghouls. Solve 13 creepy clues to find out the true story of Loky. Loky was a M...1st July Walk - Start 6pm from The Rivington.
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The Rivington (formerly Rivington Bowling Club), Bolton
Monday 1 July 2024
Doesn't matter if your young or old or what the weather is like we will be walking, talking, stargazing and connecting during this evening walk....Friends of Z-arts
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Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 2 July - Tuesday 3 December 2024
Friends of Z-arts is where the grown-ups of the Z-arts community meet each other, socialise and help decide what happens to Z-arts. You can ask the Z-arts team questions, tell us what you think, and have your say on what happens at Z-arts i...Stop The Hate - Love Music Hate Racism - MCR
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The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester
Tuesday 2 July 2024
The StopTheHate campaign is putting on a non-partisan tour around Britain, during the election, to celebrate diversity and oppose racism being peddled...Beginner DJ Seminar
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Brickhouse Social, Manchester
Wednesday 3 July 2024
Beginner DJ seminar featuring live demos, expert tips from a seasoned professional, Q&A and networking opportunities. Perfect for aspiring DJs....Lancashire Digital Leaders @ Strawberry Fields Chorley
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Strawberry Fields Digital Hub, Chorley
Wednesday 3 July 2024
Come connect with other tech leaders (CTO) and people involved in tech to learn and understand more about the current tech scene in today's world....Rhyme Time
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Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 4 - Thursday 18 July 2024
Rhyme time is a fun group singing session for babies and toddlers (0-4 years) and their grown-ups.  Singing together and repeating rhymes helps your child develop listening, visual and memory skills, which will help them develop. Rhyme t...Murder Mystery Evening
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East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 5 July - Friday 13 December 2024
Nothing works up an appetite like exercising those brain cells. So bring your best detective skills and join us for a night of mystery and murder on one of our stunning heritage steam trains. If you love Agatha Christie or Sherlock Holmes -...Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club
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Altrincham Garrick Playhouse, Altrincham
Friday 5 July - Friday 6 December 2024
If you like theatre... no, if you love theatre, drama, comedy, musical theatre, play reading, poetry and much more and would relish the opportunity to meet new people, then the new 'Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club' is for you. Here is ...Babies Playtime
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The Lowry, Salford
Friday 5 July 2024
A great opportunity to meet other parents and socialise babies, come along to The Lowry's fun and friendly activity for babies. In this session you and your little ones will sing, dance and get creative.10am-10.45am: For babies under 1 (pre...Wellnergy Festival
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Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
Saturday 6 July 2024
Join thousands of like-minded individuals and prepare to immerse yourself in Wellness paradise including inspirational talks, fitness classes, mindfulness workshops, music and more! Described by the Daily Express as "one of the best fes...BOUNCE ZONE: Kwex & Peter G's Birthday bash
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Underground Farnworth Bolton 105 Mar, Bolton
Saturday 6 July 2024
Bounce Zone are hosting a birthday event for two of our residents. Come and meet the best team on the bounce scene on the 6th July. £5 skiddle, £8 OTD...Claremont exclusive Dance Show
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The Place Fallowfield, Manchester
Saturday 6 July 2024
Fundraising Dance show that will get us ready for the upcoming carnival Come down and show your local dance group some support...Fortalice Fells Walk 2024
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Rivington And Blackrod School, Bolton
Saturday 6 July 2024
Saturday 6th July 2024, 10amJoin our 9k or 4.5K Sponsored Walk in Rivington covering iconic Rivington Pike whilst raising funds for Fortalice...Sunday Skate 7th July 2024 with Manc Skating (Didsbury)
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The Barlow Rc High School, Manchester
Sunday 7 July 2024
Our regular Sunday skate at Barlow RC, Didsbury. Large, smooth sports hall. Bring your own skates to practice whatever you want. All levels welcome...Neon Brush - Paint in the Dark Experience
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Aatma, Manchester
Tuesday 9 - Friday 12 July 2024
 A painting workshop in a unique retro-futuristic atmosphere. Immerse yourself in a fluorescent neon-lit setting to create your own work of art. Brush in one hand, glass in the other (with or without alcohol), unleash your inner artist! N...The Scene Behind The Scene
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Ua92, Manchester
Tuesday 9 July 2024
A event for aspiring creatives. Networking, Q&A Panels with industry professionals mainly from the London Scene, giving expert knowledge and advice...Thursday Skate 11th July 2024 with Manc Skating (Kearsley)
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Kearsley Academy, Bolton
Thursday 11 July 2024
Our Thursday skate at Kearsley Academy with outdoor space & large hall. Bring your own skates to practice whatever you want. All levels welcome...Red Rose Diners
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East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 12 July - Friday 22 November 2024
The perfect steam train dining experience for two, or an indulgent treat for a group of friends, our Red Rose Diners are the ultimate foodie experience in Lancashire. Enjoy a delicious four-course meal with an unbeatable atmosphere, ideal f...East Lancashire Railway Behind-the-Scenes Photography Experience
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East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 13 July - Saturday 26 October 2024
Get up close and personal with the ELR heritage, on a day-long, behind-the-scenes tour that'll help you snap that perfect shot. It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned shutterbug or just getting started as an amateur photographer, you'll hav...Glaston-BURY Fund Raiser
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Walshaw Sports Club, Bolton
Saturday 13 July 2024
A Night of live music with Broken Biskits, Vulture Squadron and The Bends at Walshaw Sports....An evening with Yrsa Daley-Ward featuring The Josh Craig
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Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 14 July 2024
A journey of poetry, beats and story with acclaimed writer and poet Yrsa Daley-Ward featuring NYC-based sound artist The Josh Craig....Fitness Content Day: Models/Photographers
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Ewphotostudio, Stockport
Sunday 21 July 2024
On the 21st of July we are hosting a content day at 12 Houldsworth St. Reddish. At the gym/studio space called Ewphotostudio...Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
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East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 3 August - Sunday 6 October 2024
Peep! Peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at East Lancashire Railway. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement. There will be lots to enj...Wine Tasting Dinner
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East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 3 August - Saturday 12 October 2024
Fancy a tipple? Our wine tasting nights - complete with a delicious dinner - are the best way to celebrate any special occasion. Enjoy a fabulous four course meal perfectly paired with wonderful wine as you steam up and down the ELR. Hop on...Welcome to our House 80s
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The Psychology of Carl Jung with Angela Cotter
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Friends Meeting House, Manchester
Wednesday 14 August 2024
Discover Jung's radical approach to psychology and explore dreams, the Shadow, synchronicity, and his Red Book. With Q&A....The Wizarding Adventure
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East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 16 August - Wednesday 23 October 2024
It's a kind of magic! Are you ready to attend your first day at the Grand Old School of Wizardry. Join the madcap mages and wacky witches of the faculty on a spellbinding adventure to work on your wand waving, brush up on your broomstick sk...Rail Ale Trail
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East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 17 August - Saturday 21 September 2024
Chug through lush valleys and pretty villages, take in the stunning scenery and sample some delicious local ales when you join the East Lancashire Railway's Rail Ale Trail. Climb aboard one of the steam or diesel trains on the ELR and be gu...A live audience with kellyjoe
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21 23 Harkeness, Manchester
Saturday 17 August 2024
KellyJoe LIVE on stage with cool guests & wild stories. Get ready for hilarious moments & mind-blowing performances. Don't miss this epic night...Charity Murder Mystery
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The Palace Hotel, Stockport
Friday 23 August 2024
Join in for a night or murder.... & mystery Arrival drink, 3 course meal, live actors, dancing, tea & coffee...Dr Kershaws Rock N Roll Medicine Show
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Whittles, Oldham
Sunday 25 August 2024
An all day music festival in aid of Dr Kershaws Hospice in Oldham....Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival
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Tatton Park, Knutsford
Saturday 31 August - Sunday 1 September 2024
Fuel your thoughts and find your sanctuary this summer at the UK's biggest space dedicated to feeding both body and mind. A creative space for self-love and happiness. We can't wait to see you there, and remember - the magic really happens ...Rock steady boxing auction for Parkinsons
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Thequeenswolf, Warrington
Saturday 31 August 2024
The queens wolf has teamed up with rock steady boxing gym to host a charity auction to raise money and awareness for Parkinsons disease...The Vibrant Life 12 week Health Coaching Program
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Precious Health Cecil Rd Hale Altrincham Wa15 9nz, Warrington
Saturday 7 September 2024
Welcome to The Vibrant Life 12-week Health Coaching Program with Gemma Sanda Are you ready to kickstart your journey to a healthier and happier life?...9th September Walk - Start 6pm from The Rivington.
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The Rivington (formerly Rivington Bowling Club), Bolton
Monday 9 September 2024
Doesn't matter if your young or old or what the weather is like we will be walking, talking, stargazing and connecting during this evening walk....Halloween Shake Your Shadow Event-Supporting TDAS
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The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Friday 1 November 2024
Glolife Events will be hosting a spectacular Halloween-themed event at the Bowdon Rooms in Altrincham this November. Fancy dress is optional....2nd December Walk - Start 6pm from The Rivington
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The Rivington (formerly Rivington Bowling Club), Bolton
Monday 2 December 2024
Doesn't matter if your young or old or what the weather is like we will be walking, talking, stargazing and connecting during this evening walk....Edufuturists Uprising 2025
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53two, Manchester
Thursday 26 June 2025
Education Awards like you've never seen before. Championing those in education who are preparing learners for a different future. 6 years & counting...Africa-UK Business Forum
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