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What’s on in Manchester in November

Simone Riches

Looking for a go-to guide on what’s on in Manchester in November? This month’s roundup includes everything from family-friendly days out and live music gigs to half term fun.

You will also find Manchester City and Manchester United home fixtures for the month, to help make travelling around the City a little easier on match days!

Whether you’re a Manchester local or here for a visit, our guide is packed with all the must-see events happening across the city.

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Read on for your ultimate guide to events happening in Manchester during November!

If you fancy a walk during November, check out the best parks in Manchester to visit and try our fun park finder generator if you are after inspiration!

Get in the festive spirit with a look at the best Christmas shows and pantomimes in Manchester throughout December.

Disclosure: This post may contain adverts & affiliate links which will be marked with AD. Please always check with venues direct for the most up-to-date information before setting off, especially regarding dates/times, age guidance and whether booking is required. This info is subject to change and events are always being updated, so please keep checking back!

Firework event in Manchester November.

Bonfire Events and Firework Displays in Manchester 2024

There are so many bonfire night events in Manchester throughout the first week of November. We created a really handy directory list per date so that you can find bonfires and displays near you.

We haven’t added all the events in the What’s On Guide as there are so many, hoever check out our firework displays in Manchester guide for more details on events near you!

Manchester Christmas Markets and Christmas Light Trails

Check out our guide featuring Christmas Light Trails in Manchester starting this month and going on over the festive period.

The Manchester Christmas Markets open on Friday 8th November and run for 6 weeks until Sunday 22nd December. The map below hightly the areas covered in the city centre:

  • King Street West
  • St Ann’s Square
  • Exchange Street
  • New Cathedral Street
  • Exchange Square
  • Corn Exchange
  • Cathedral Gardens
  • Market Street
  • Piccadilly Gardens
Map of the Manchester Christmas Markets.

Events in Manchester during November

1st November

  • The Lilacs (Support from The Crooks and Arkayla) at the O2 Ritz. From 6pm. Tickets from £13.80 – age 8 years plus.
  • International Halloween: Manchester’s Biggest International Night at the O2 Ritz (moved from Cargo). From 11pm. Tickets from £11.25.
  • Paul Weller at the O2 Apollo. From 7pm.
  • Public Building Tour with BSL at The Bridgewater Hall. From 11:15am (1 hour 30 min tour). Tickets from £8 – limited availability.
  • Brat Halloween Rave at The Deaf Institute. From 11pm. Over 18 years only.
  • Delights at New Century Hall, 34 Hanover Street. From 7pm – 11pm.
  • Casa Latina (Day of the Dead Special) at Freight Island (Platform). From 6pm – 12am. FREE.
  • Grand Prix (Brazil) at Freight Island (Inside). From 6:30pm. FREE.
  • Luton vs West Brom (Championship match) at Freight Island (Inside). From 8pm. FREE.
  • The Scientist at YES! 38 Charles Street. From 7pm – 11pm.
  • Hallé St. Peters Chamber Series – East Meets West at The Bridgewater Hall (Hallé St. Peter’s). From 1pm. Tickets from £8.50.
  • Kenny Thomas (The Outstanding Greatest Hits Tour) at The Bridgewater Hall. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £36.75.
  • English National Ballet – Mary Skeaping’s ‘Giselle’ at Palace Theatre, 97 Oxford Street. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £13.

2nd November

  • Glass Animals (Tour of Earth) at the Coop Live Arena. From 8pm. Tickets from £51.75.
  • Raver Tots (Halloween Special) at Freight Island (Inside). From 10am – 12pm. Tickets from £15 for children under 12 years – children over 12 years need an adult ticket. FAMILY.
  • Interpol: Antics – 20th Anniversary Tour (Supported by Dust) at the O2 Apollo. From 7pm.
  • Dancing in the Daylight (Ultimate Daytime Disco) at Freight Island (Platform). From 2pm – 7pm. Tickets from £10.
  • English National Ballet – Mary Skeaping’s ‘Giselle’ at Palace Theatre, 97 Oxford Street. From 2:30pm (£19) and 7:30pm (£13) slots.
  • Bob Vylan at Manchester Academy. From 7pm – 11pm.
  • Throwing in Back 90’s-00’s Brunch at The Bierkeller in The Printworks. From 12pm – 5pm.
  • Sam Tompkins (Support from Martin Luke Brown) at the O2 Ritz. From 6pm. Tickets from £23.
  • Bolis Pupul at YES! 38 Charles Street. From 7pm – 11pm.
  • Martin Kemp (Back to the 80’s) at New Century Hall, 34 Hanover Street. From 7pm – 10pm.
  • Amy Matthews: Commute with the Foxes at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). From 8pm. Tickets from £13. Age 16 years plus.
  • BBC Philharmonic – Brahms Piano Concerto No.1 with Garrick Ohlsson at The Bridgewater Hall. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £6.

3rd November

  • Manchester United vs Chelsea at Old Trafford Stadium. Kick-off at 4:30pm.
    Game also being shown at Freight Island (Inside). FREE.
  • The Short Film Festival and Networking Event at Cultplex, 50 Red Bank, Cheetham Hill. From 12:30pm – 3:30pm.
  • Russ (It was you all along European Tour – supported by JoceWavy and Chris Patrick) at the O2 Apollo. From 7pm.
  • Enchantment: the Celtic Fire Festival of Samhain at the Manchester Monestary. From 2pm – 4pm.
  • Kamelot: Awaken The World Tour 2024 at the O2 Ritz. From 6pm. Tickets from £35.65.
  • Seconds Carvery at Freight Island (Inside). From 12pm – 7pm. From £11 – every Sunday.
  • DOS Streetwear Market at Manchester Academy. From 1pm – 6pm.
  • Royal Republic at Academy 2. From 7pm – 11pm.
  • FOMOWORLD ’24 at Gorilla, 54-56 Whitworth Street. From 7pm – 11pm.
  • Floodlights at The Deaf Institute, 136 Grosvenor Street. From 7:30pm – 9:30pm.
  • Jane McDonald: With All My Love at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). From 7:30pm. Tickets from £49.50.
  • Jason Byrne – No Show at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). From 7:30pm. Tickets from £31.
  • Emma Doran: Dilemma at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). From 8pm. Tickets from £12.

4th November

  • Public Building Tour with BSL at The Bridgewater Hall. From 11:15am (1 hour 30 min tour). Tickets from £8 – limited availability.
  • Jurassic World: The Exhibition at The Trafford Centre (Car Park 7). Tickets £25 Adult and £29 Child – Family tickets available.
  • Cherubs/ Thank/ Rid of Me at YES! 38 Charles Street. From 7pm – 9:30pm.
  • Max Richter World Tour at The Bridgewater Hall. From 7pm – 11pm.
  • SPINN at The Deaf Institute, 135 Grosvenor Street. From 7pm – 10pm.
  • Crystal Fighters at New Century Hall, 34 Hanover Street. From 7pm – 10pm.
  • Lindsey Stirling (The Duality Tour – supported by Nya) at the O2 Apollo. From 7pm.
  • Nat’s what I Reckon at Academy 2. From 7:30pm – 11:30pm.
  • Cults at Manchester Academy, 3 Embleton Walk. From 7pm – 10:30pm.

5th November

  • Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Hospitality at the AO Arena. From 6pm. Tickets from £59.25.
  • Loren Kramar at The Deaf Institute, 135 Grosvenor Street. From 7:30pm – 9:30pm.
  • Resavoir at Band on the Wall, 25 Swan Street. From 7:30pm. Tickets (early bird) from £13.
  • Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). From 7:30pm. Tickets from £28.
  • Really Good Time at YES! 38 Charles Street. From 7pm – 11pm.
  • Sinaed Burgess at Guillivers, 190 Oldham Street. From 7:30pm – 11pm.
  • The Haunting of Blaine Manor at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). From 7:45pm. Tickets from £24.50. Age 10 years plus.
  • Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment – The Brandenburg Concertos at The Bridgewater Hall. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £8.

6th November

  • Marcus King (Mood Swings the World Tour) at Albert Hall. From 7pm – 11pm. Tickets £34.75, age 14 years plus.
  • Slow Ficton at YES! 38 Charles Street. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £14.13.
  • Manchester Tech Festival at Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road. From 9am. Tickets from £16.
  • NIKI: Buzz World Tour (Support from Luna Li) at O2 Ritz. From 7pm. Tickets from £38.50.
  • Beak at New Century Hall, 34 Hanover Street. From 7pm – 11pm.
  • Cameron Hayes at The Deaf Institute, 135 Grosvenor Street. From 7pm – 10pm.
  • Coruja Jones at Guillvers, 109 Oldham Street. From 7:30pm – 10pm.
  • The Haunting of Blaine Manor at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). From 7:45pm. Tickets from £24.50. Age 10 years plus.
  • Everybody Dance at The Lowry (featuring Clare Richards from Steps) at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). From 7:30pm. Tickets from £44.50.
  • Outpatient at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). From 8pm. Tickets from £14.

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    7th November

    • Manchester United vs PAOK at Old Trafford Stadium. Europe League match. Kick-off at 8pm.
    • Warmduscher (Support from HotWax, Jeanie and the White Boys) at the O2 Ritz. From 7pm. Tickets from £26.95.
    • Conan Gray (Supported by Between Friends) at the O2 Apollo. From 7pm.
    • Shannon & The Clams at YES! 38 Charles Street. From 7:30pm – 11:30pm.
    • Manchester Tech Festival at Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road. From 9am. Tickets from £16.
    • Lowry CAT – Dance classes at The Lowry. From 4:30pm – 5:45pm Tickets from £3. Open to ages 8 – 14 years.
    • Outpatient at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). From 8pm. Tickets from £14.
    • MTV presents Piri & Tommy at New Century Hall, 34 Hanover Street. From 7pm – 11pm.
    • Edward Leung – Piano at The Bridgewater Hall. From 1:10pm. Tickets from £8.
    • The Hallé – Saint-Saëns’ Second Piano Concerto at The Bridgewater Hall. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £6.

    8th November

    • Manchester Christmas Markets OPEN.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre opens. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Jurassic World: The Exhibition at The Trafford Centre (Car Park 7). Tickets £25 Adult and £29 Child – Family tickets available.
    • The Orb + Ozric Tentacles at the O2 Ritz. From 7pm. Tickets from £28.75.
    • Three Wine Men: The Big Manchester Christmas Wine Fest at Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street.
    • Good News at Gullivers, 109 Oldham Street. From 7:30pm – 11:30pm.
    • Candlelight – The Best of West End Musicals at Hallé St. Peter’s. From 7pm. Tickets from £26.50.
    • Candlelight – Punjabi Hits at Hallé St. Peter’s. From 9pm. Tickets from £26.50.
    • LO MOON at Manchester Academy. From 7:30pm – 10:30pm.
    • Conan Gray (Supported by Between Friends) at the O2 Apollo. From 7pm.
    • Outpatient at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). From 8pm. Tickets from £14.
    • The Brief Life & Mysterious Death of Boris III, King of Bulgaria at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). From 8pm. Tickets from £25 – age 12 years plus.
    • Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe: Watts Occurring LIVE at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). From 8pm. Tickets from £29.50.

    9th November

    • Deep Purple (with special guests) at the AO Arena. Doors open 6pm, starts 7:30pm. Tickets from £62.25.
    • Jurassic World: The Exhibition at The Trafford Centre (Car Park 7). Tickets £25 Adult and £29 Child – Family tickets available.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Three Wine Men: The Big Manchester Christmas Wine Fest at Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street.
    • Massaoke (Europe’s biggest singalong) at Freight Island (Platform). From 8pm – 12am. FREE.
    • Liverpool vs Aston Villa (Premier League match) at Freight Island (Inside). Kick off at 8pm. FREE.
    • R&B Brunch at The Bierkeller at The Printworks. From 12pm – 5pm.
    • Outpatient at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). From 3pm lot and 8pm slot. Tickets from £14.
    • The Brief Life & Mysterious Death of Boris III, King of Bulgaria at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). From 3pm. Tickets from £25 – age 12 years plus.
    • Dick and Angel (Forever Home – avec le nitty gritty) at The Bridgewater Hall. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £36.25.

    10th November

    • Manchester United vs Leicester City at Old Trafford Stadium. Kick-off at 2pm.
    • Jurassic World: The Exhibition at The Trafford Centre (Car Park 7). Tickets £25 Adult and £29 Child – Family tickets available.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Manchester Animation Festival at HOME, 2 Tony Wilson Place (Cinema 1). From 9am – 3pm. Tickets required, book online.
    • The Marias at the O2 Ritz. From 7pm. Tickets from £33.58.
    • Noahfinnce at New Century Hall, 34 Hanover Street. From 7pm – 11pm.
    • Ezra Collective at the O2 Apollo. From 6:30pm.
    • Little Music Makers at Band on the Wall, 25 Swan Street. From 11am. TODDLERS.
    • Nature Elly at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). From 1pm and 3pm slots. Tickets are £9.50. FAMILY.
    • An Audience with Monty Don at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). From 7:30pm. Tickets start at £34.50.
    • Ned Boulting’s Marginal Mystery Tour: 1923 And All That at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). From 8pm. Tickets start at £34.
    • The Hallé – Saint-Saëns’ Second Piano Concerto at The Bridgewater Hall. From 4pm. Tickets from £6.
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    11th November

    • The Corrs (Special guest Natalie Imbruglia) at the AO Arena. Doors open at 6pm, starts 7:30pm. Tickets from £76.25 – limited availability.
    • Only Fools and Horses: The Musical at The Opera House, 3 Quay Street. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £20.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Ricky Gervais (Mortality) at the O2 Apollo. From 6:30pm.
    • Jurassic World: The Exhibition at The Trafford Centre (Car Park 7). Tickets £25 Adult and £29 Child – Family tickets available.
    • Manchester Animation Festival at HOME, 2 Tony Wilson Place (Cinema 1) & Various locations. From 10am – 10pm. Tickets required, book online.
    • Arthur Hill at Academy 2. From 7:30pm – 11pm.
    • Kelly Lee Owens at New Century Hall, 34 Hanover Street. From 7pm – 10pm.
    • Quarters of Change at The Deaf Institute, 135 Grosvenor Street. From 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
    • Walt Disco at YES! 38 Charles Street. From 7pm – 11pm.
    • Talk of the Devils Podcast Live at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). From 8pm. Tickets from £27.50 – age 14 years plus.
    • Jamie Cullum (Support from Billy Lockett) at The Bridgewater Hall. From 7pm. Tickets from £49.25.

    12th November

    • London Grammar (with special guests) at the AO Arena. Starts at 6pm. Tickets from £42.25.
    • Only Fools and Horses: The Musical at The Opera House, 3 Quay Street. From 7:30pm – 10:30pm. Tickets from £13.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Manchester Animation Festival at HOME, 2 Tony Wilson Place (Cinema 1) & Various locations. From 10:15am – 10pm. Tickets required, book online.
    • Manchester Animation Festival (Realtime Puppetry) at Manchester Central Library. From 2:30pm – 3:30pm. Tickets required, book online. FAMILY.
    • Manchester Animation Festival (Hey Duggee on loop) at Manchester Central Library. From 10am – 6pm. Tickets required, book online. FAMILY.
    • Elf The Musical at the Palace Theatre. From 7pm. Tickets from £15. FAMILY.
    • Jacob Lee at 33 Charles Street. From 7:30pm – 9:30pm.
    • Kingfishr at Academy 2. From 7pm to 10:30pm.
    • Ricky Gervais (Mortality) at the O2 Apollo. From 6:30pm.
    • Wonder Boy at The Lowry (Quays Theatre – BSL Interpreted). From 7:30pm. Tickets from £15 – age 12 years plus.
    • Jonathan Scott: Virtuoso at The Bridgewater Hall. From 1:10pm. Tickets from £11.50.

    13th November

    • Elf The Musical at the Palace Theatre. From 2:30pm and 7pm slots. Tickets from £15. FAMILY.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Only Fools and Horses: The Musical at The Opera House, 3 Quay Street. From 2:30pm and 7:30pm slots. Tickets from £13.
    • Manchester Animation Festival (Hey Duggee on loop) at Manchester Central Library. From 10am – 6pm. Tickets required, book online. FAMILY.
    • Manchester Animation Festival at HOME, 2 Tony Wilson Place (Cinema 1) & Various locations. From 10:15am – 10pm. Tickets required, book online.
    • Monster Florence at YES1 38 Charles Street. From 7:30pm – 11pm.
    • Fat Dog at Band on the Wall. From 7:30pm – 10:30pm.
    • Wonder Boy at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). From 10:30am and 2pm slots. Tickets from £15 – age 12 years plus.
    • Opera North – A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). From 7pm. Tickets from £24.
    • Scratch Nights x Dance at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). From 7pm. Tickets from £5.

    14th November

    • Elf The Musical at the Palace Theatre. From 7pm. Tickets from £27. FAMILY.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Only Fools and Horses: The Musical at The Opera House, 3 Quay Street. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £13.
    • Manchester Animation Festival at HOME, 2 Tony Wilson Place (Cinema 1) & Various locations. From 10:15am – 10pm. Tickets required, book online.
    • Manchester Animation Festival (Hey Duggee on loop) at Manchester Central Library. From 10am – 6pm. Tickets required, book online. FAMILY.
    • Sports Team at New Century Hall, 34 Hanover Street. From 7pm – 10pm.
    • MOSES at 33 Charles Street. From 7:30pm – 11:30pm.
    • Candlelight – A Tribute to Oasis at Hallé St. Peter’s. From 5:30pm and 7:30pm slots. Tickets from £30.
    • Candlelight – A Tribute to Queen and Abba at Hallé St. Peter’s. From 9:30pm. Tickets from £20.
    • The Twilight Trail at Freight Island (Mayfield Park). From 4:30pm – 9:30pm. Tickets from £9.
    • Big Mad Andy’s Peep Show Quiz (Hosted by Liam Noble) at Freight Island (Platform). From 7pm – 11pm. Tickets from £6.
    • Lowry CAT – Dance classes at The Lowry. From 4:30pm – 5:45pm Tickets from £3. Open to ages 8 – 14 years.
    • Wonder Boy at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). From 10:30am and 2pm (Relaxed Environment) slots. Tickets from £15 – age 12 years plus.
    • Opera North – Ruddigore at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre – Audio Described). From 7pm. Tickets from £24.
    • Flock at The Lowry Theatre (Aldridge Studio). From 8pm. Tickets from £14.
    • The Hallé – Shostakovich’s Ninth (Rush Hour) at The Bridgewater Hall. From 6pm. Tickets from £6.

    15th November

    • Elf The Musical at the Palace Theatre. From 7pm. Tickets from £29. FAMILY.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Jurassic World: The Exhibition at The Trafford Centre (Car Park 7). Tickets £25 Adult and £29 Child – Family tickets available.
    • Only Fools and Horses: The Musical at The Opera House, 3 Quay Street. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £13.
    • Candlelight – Hans Zimmer’s Best Works at Hallé St. Peter’s. From 5:30pm and 7:30pm slots. Tickets from £23.50.
    • The Twilight Trail at Freight Island (Mayfield Park). From 4:30pm – 9:30pm. Tickets from £9.
    • KALEO (Payback Tour – supported by Shane Smith & The Saints and Junius Meyvant) at the O2 Apollo. From 7pm.
    • Faithless at O2 Victoria Warehouse. From 7pm – 10pm.
    • MCR Rocks Weekender at Freight Island (Platform). From 3pm – 7pm. FREE.
    • Bradley Simpson at Band on the Wall, 25 Swan Street. From 7pm – 11pm.
    • Lawrence Hart at YES! 38 Charles Street. From 11pm.
    • Wonder Boy at The Lowry (Quays Theatre – Audio Described by Caroline Burn & Touch Tour). From 7:30pm. Tickets from £15 – age 12 years plus.
    • The Wailers at the O2 Ritz, Whitworth Street West. From 6:30pm – 9:30pm.
    • Courteeners (Special guest DMA’s) at the Coop Live Arena. From 8pm. Tickets from £50.31.
    • Flock at The Lowry Theatre (Aldridge Studio). From 8pm. Tickets from £14.
    • Opera North – The Magic Flute at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). From 7pm. Tickets from £24.
    • The Dubliners Encore – Official Stage Show at The Bridgewater Hall. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £28.75.
    Aerial view of Manchester city skyline at dusk, showcasing the iconic Beetham Tower and the curved roof of Manchester Central Convention Complex.

    16th November

    • Kasabian (Special guest The Streets) at the Coop Live Arena. From 8pm. Tickets from £47.95.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Seasick Steve at the Albert Hall. From 7pm – 11pm. Balcony standing tickets £51.62 – limited availability.
    • Only Fools and Horses: The Musical at The Opera House, 3 Quay Street. From 2:30pm (from £51.50) and 7:30pm (from £13) slots.
    • Jurassic World: The Exhibition at The Trafford Centre (Car Park 7). Tickets £25 Adult and £29 Child – Family tickets available.
    • Elf The Musical at the Palace Theatre. From 2:30pm and 7pm slots. Tickets from £30. FAMILY.
    • The Australian Pink Floyd Show at the O2 Apollo. From 6:45pm.
    • Discos for Grown Ups at the O2 Ritz. From 7pm – 11:30pm. Tickets from £22.10.
    • Dirty Dancing Bottomless Brunch at Freight Island (Platform). From 12pm – 4pm. Tickets from £20 – age 18 years plus.
    • The Twilight Trail at Freight Island (Mayfield Park). From 4:30pm – 9:30pm. Tickets from £9.
    • Candlelight – Hans Zimmer’s Best Works at Hallé St. Peter’s. From 5pm. Tickets from £26.50.
    • Candlelight – A Tribute To Taylor Swift at Hallé St. Peter’s. From 7pm and 9pm slots. Tickets from £26.50.
    • Embrace at Manchester Academy. From 7pm – 11pm.
    • Wonder Boy at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). From 2pm and 7:30pm slots. Tickets from £15 – age 12 years plus.
    • Opera North – The Magic Flute at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre – BSL and Audio Described). From 7pm. Tickets from £24.
    • Opera North – The Big Opera Adventure at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre – BSL and Captioned). From 11am. Tickets from £20 – aimed at ages 5-12 years.
    • Sooz Kempner: Class of 2000 at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). From 8pm. Tickets from £16.
    • BBC Philharmonic – A Hero’s Life at The Bridgewater Hall. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £6.
    • Manchester Coffee Festival at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Trafford Park. From 9:30am – 6pm (last entry 4pm).

    17th November

    • Elf The Musical at the Palace Theatre. From 1pm. Tickets from £30. FAMILY.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Jurassic World: The Exhibition at The Trafford Centre (Car Park 7). Tickets £25 Adult and £29 Child – Family tickets available.
    • Seconds Carvery at Freight Island (Inside). From 12pm – 7pm. From £11 – every Sunday.
    • The Twilight Trail at Freight Island (Mayfield Park). From 4:30pm – 9:30pm. Tickets from £9.
    • Newton Faulker at New Century Hall, 34 Hanover Street. From 7pm – 11pm.
    • Khruangbin: A La Sala Tour at the O2 Apollo. From 7pm.
    • Rang Tarang at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). From 5pm. Tickets from £18.
    • Robin Morgan: The Spark at The Lowry (Alridge Studio). From 8pm. Tickets from £14 – age 14 years plus.
    • Top Gun: Maverick in Concert at The Bridgewater Hall. From 6pm. Tickets from £33 – limited availability.
    • Manchester Coffee Festival at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Trafford Park. From 9:30am – 6pm (last entry 4pm).

    18th November

    • Jurassic World: The Exhibition at The Trafford Centre (Car Park 7). Tickets £25 Adult and £29 Child – Family tickets available.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Grace Campbell is on Heat at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). From 7:30pm. Tickets from £22.50.
    • Only Fools and Horses: The Musical at The Opera House, 3 Quay Street. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £20.
    • Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra at The Bridgewater Hall. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £8.
    • Khruangbin: A La Sala Tour at the O2 Apollo. From 7pm.
    • Loejoy at Academy 2. From 7:30pm – 10:30pm.
    • Old Mervs at Manchester Academy, Oxford Road. From 7:30pm – 11:30pm.
    • Valiant at New Century Hall, 34 Hanover Street. From 7pm – 11pm.
    • Oysterband (A Long Long Goodbye Tour) at Band on the Wall, 25 Swan Street. From 7:30pm – 11pm.

    19th November

    • Blood Brothers at the Palace Theatre. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £22.50.
    • Only Fools and Horses: The Musical at The Opera House, 3 Quay Street. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £20.
    • The Hardkiss at the O2 Ritz. From 7pm. Tickets from £57.25.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Wheel at Rebellion Manchester, 2B Whitworth Street West. From 7:30pm – 11pm.
    • Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit (Supported by S. G. Goodman) at the O2 Apollo. From 6:30pm.
    • Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). From 7:30pm. Tickets from £40.
    • REWRITES: Chosen by Taiyo Yoshida & Dominic Varney at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). From 7:30pm. Tickets from £10 – age 14 years plus.
    • Julian Lage at New Century Hall, 34 Hanover Street. From 7:30pm – 10:3-pm.
    • Wes Nelson at Manchester Academy, Oxford Road. From 7:30pm – 10:30pm.

    20th November

    • Say She She at Albert Hall. From 7pm – 11pm. Tickets £27.44 – age 14 years plus.
    • Only Fools and Horses: The Musical at The Opera House, 3 Quay Street. From 2:30pm and 7:30pm slots. Tickets from £13.
    • Blood Brothers at the Palace Theatre. From 2:30pm (from £22) and 7:30pm (from £22.50).
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Rag’n’Bone Man (What Do You Believe In? Tour – Supported by Kymara and Jon Poppii) at the O2 Apollo. From 7pm.
    • Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). From 7:30pm. Tickets from £40.
    • REWRITES: Chosen by Taiyo Yoshida & Dominic Varney at The Lowry (Aldridge Studio). From 7:30pm. Tickets from £10 – age 14 years plus.
    • Ballet Black: Heroes at The Lowry (Quays Theare). From 8pm. Tickets from £19.50 – age 7 years plus.
    • Aircooled at Band on the Wall, 25 Swan Street. From 7pm – 9:30pm.
    • Ordeal at Gorilla, 54-56 Whitworth Street. From 7pm – 11pm.

    21st November

    • Blood Brothers at the Palace Theatre. From 2:30pm (from £32.50) and 7:30pm (from £22).
    • Only Fools and Horses: The Musical at The Opera House, 3 Quay Street. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £13.
    • The Twilight Trail at Freight Island (Mayfield Park). From 4:30pm – 9:30pm. Tickets from £9.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Casa Latina at Freight Island (Platform). From 6pm – 12am. FREE.
    • Anthrax & Kreator at the O2 Apollo. From 5:30pm.
    • Lowry CAT – Dance classes at The Lowry. From 4:30pm – 5:45pm Tickets from £3. Open to ages 8 – 14 years.
    • Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). From 2pm and 7:30pm slots. Tickets from £40.
    • Travis Jay: Travisty at The Lowry (Alridge Studio). From 8pm. Tickets from £15.
    • The Hallé – Adès And Sibelius at The Bridgewater Hall. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £6.
    • Been Steller at Manchester Academy, Oxford Street. From 7pm – 11pm.

    22nd November

    • Black Stone Cherry (Screamin’ at the Sky Tour) at the AO Arena. Doors open at 6pm, starts 7:30pm. Tickets from £52.25.
    • Jurassic World: The Exhibition at The Trafford Centre (Car Park 7). Tickets £25 Adult and £29 Child – Family tickets available.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Only Fools and Horses: The Musical at The Opera House, 3 Quay Street. From 7:30pm slots. Tickets from £13.
    • The Twilight Trail at Freight Island (Mayfield Park). From 4:30pm – 9:30pm. Tickets from £9.
    • Old Skool Classics (Presented by CherryBomb) at Freight Island (Platform). From 8pm – 12am. FREE.
    • Blood Brothers at the Palace Theatre. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £25.50.
    • Stereo MCS (Support from Jack Jones) at O2 Ritz. From 6pm. Tickets from £30.85.
    • Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). From 7:30pm. Tickets from £40.
    • Youth Sector at YES! 38 Charles Street. From 7:30pm – 11pm.
    • BARONESS + GRAVEYARD at New Century Hall, 34 Hanover Street. From 7pm – 10pm.
    Manchester Town Hall with its towering clock tower and ornate Victorian Gothic architecture, framed by green trees under a partly cloudy sky.

    23rd November

    • Manchester City vs Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium. Kick-off at 5:30pm.
    • Only Fools and Horses: The Musical at The Opera House, 3 Quay Street. From 2:30pm (from £13) and 7:30pm (from £52) slots.
    • Jurassic World: The Exhibition at The Trafford Centre (Car Park 7). Tickets £25 Adult and £29 Child – Family tickets available.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Hits Radio Live at the Coop Live Arena. Doors open at 6:30pm, starts 7:30pm. Tickets from £54.50.
    • Blood Brothers at the Palace Theatre. From 2:30pm (from £26) and 7:30pm (from £26).
    • BritPop Special (Presented by CherryBomb) at Freight Island (Platform). From 8pm – 12am. FREE.
    • Christmas House Band (Tanner & the Tones) at Freight Island (Platform). From 8pm – 10pm. FREE.
    • The Twilight Trail at Freight Island (Mayfield Park). From 4:30pm – 9:30pm. Tickets from £9.
    • Don’t Stop Queen Now at the O2 Ritz. From 6pm. Tickets from £24.10.
    • Spend Spend Spend at the Exchange Theatre. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £7 – age 12 years plus.
    • Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). From 2pm (Audio Described by Caroline Burn) and 7:30pm slots. Tickets from £40.
    • Tatty MacLeod – Fugue at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). From 8pm. Tickets from £25.50 – age 16 years plus.
    • Homayoun Shajarian and Anoushiravan Rohani at The Bridgewater Hall. From 8pm. Tickets from £103.25.

    24th November

    • Music of the Movies: Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, The Hobbit, Avatar and Beyond at The Bridgwater Hall. From 3pm. Tickets from £42.75 – limited availability.
    • Jurassic World: The Exhibition at The Trafford Centre (Car Park 7). Tickets £25 Adult and £29 Child – Family tickets available.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Greatest Hits Radio Live at Coop Live Arena. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £54.50.
    • The Twilight Trail at Freight Island (Mayfield Park). From 4:30pm – 9:30pm. Tickets from £9.
    • Seconds Carvery at Freight Island (Inside). From 12pm – 7pm. From £11 – every Sunday.
    • Matty White Sunday Sessions at Freight Island (Platform). From 1pm – 7pm. FREE.
    • The 502s at New Century Hall, 34 Hanover Street. From 7pm – 11pm.
    • Samm Henshaw at YES! 38 Charles Street. From 7pm – 10pm.
    • Skerryvore at Band on the Wall, 25 Swan Street. From 7:30pm – 11:30pm.

    25th November

    • Blood Brothers at the Palace Theatre. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £15.
    • Jurassic World: The Exhibition at The Trafford Centre (Car Park 7). Tickets £25 Adult and £29 Child – Family tickets available.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). From 7:30pm. Tickets from £40.
    • Spend Spend Spend at the Exchange Theatre. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £7 – age 12 years plus.
    • Public Building Tour with BSL at The Bridgewater Hall. From 11:15am (1 hour 30 min tour). Tickets from £8.
    • Bellowhead (Support from The Longest Johns) at The Bridgewater Hall. From 7pm. Tickets from £49.25 – limited availability.
    • The Folk Implosion at YES! 38 Charles Street. From 7pm – 10:30pm.
    • Porridge Radio at Gorilla, 54-56 Whitworth Street. From 7:30pm – 9:30pm.
    • The Intersphere at Manchester Academy, Oxford Road. From 7:30pm – 11:30pm.
    • Philip Sayce at Band on the Wall, 25 Swan Street. From 7:30pm – 10:30pm.

    26th November

    • Manchester City vs Feyenoord at the Etihad Stadium. UEFA Champions League match. Kick-off at 8pm.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Sleep Token at the Coop Live Arena. From 8pm. Tickets from £56.50.
    • The High Kings at Albert Hall. From 7pm – 11pm. Tickets from £34.75.
    • Jake Bugg at O2 Victoria Warehouse. From 7pm – 10pm.
    • Kate Nash at New Century Hall, 34 Hanover Street. From 7pm – 11pm.
    • STONE at O2 Victoria Warehouse. From 7pm – 11pm.
    • 86TVs at Gorilla, 54-56 Whitworth Street from 7pm – 9pm.
    • The Blow Monkeys at Manchester Academy, Oxford Road. From 7pm – 9:30pm.
    • Northern Soul: Orchestrated at the O2 Apollo. From 7pm.
    • Blood Brothers at the Palace Theatre. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £15.
    • Fit For An Autopsy + Sylosis (Support from Darkest Hour and Heriot) at the O2 Ritz. From 6pm. Tickets from £26.90.
    • Spend Spend Spend at the Exchange Theatre. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £7 – age 12 years plus.
    • Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). From 7:30pm. Tickets from £40.

    27th November

    • Shabaka at Albert Hall. From 7pm – 11pm. Tickets from £37.56 – age 14 years plus.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Blood Brothers at the Palace Theatre. From 2:30pm (from £32.50) and 7:30pm (from £21.50).
    • Spend Spend Spend at the Exchange Theatre. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £7 – age 12 years plus.
    • Speed Dating at Deansgate Locks Revolution (Arch 7 – for ages 30-45). From 7:30pm – 10pm.
    • Our Girl at YES! 38 Charles Street. From 7pm – 10:30pm.
    • Electric Six at Academy, China Lane. From 7pm – 10:30pm.
    • Twinnie at Gullivers, 109 Oldham Street. From 7pm – 10pm.
    • Hard-Fi (Support from better joy) at the O2 Ritz. From 7pm. Tickets from £40.25.
    • Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). From 7:30pm. Tickets from £40.

    28th November

    • Manchester United vs FK Bodø/Glimt at Old Trafford Stadium. Europe League match. Kick-off at 8pm.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • Micky Flanagan at the Coop Live Arena. Doors open at 6:30pm, starts 8pm. Tickets from £47.95.
    • Blood Brothers at the Palace Theatre. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £21.50.
    • Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons at the O2 Apollo. From 6:30pm.
    • James Grant at Band on the Wall, 25 Swan Street. From 7~:30pm – 11:30pm.
    • The Twilight Trail at Freight Island (Mayfield Park). From 4:30pm – 9:30pm. Tickets from £9.
    • Casa Latina (Day of the Dead Special) at Freight Island (Platform). From 6pm – 12am. FREE.
    • Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). From 2pm and 7:30pm slots. Tickets from £40.
    • Felicity Ward: I’m Exhausting! at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). From 8pm. Tickets from £18.50.
    • Roza Herwig at The Bridgewater Hall. From 1:10pm. Tickets from £8.
    • The Hallé – Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony at The Bridgewater Hall. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £6.

    29th November

    • Micky Flanagan at the Coop Live Arena. Doors open at 6:30pm, starts 8pm. Tickets from £47.95.
    • Jurassic World: The Exhibition at The Trafford Centre (Car Park 7). Tickets £25 Adult and £29 Child – Family tickets available.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • 90s Baby Orchestra at Albert Hall. From 8pm – 1am. Ticket options from £22.09.
    • TTSSFU at YES! 38 Charles Street. From 7:30pm – 11:30pm.
    • The Twilight Trail at Freight Island (Mayfield Park). From 4:30pm – 9:30pm. Tickets from £9.
    • Blood Brothers at the Palace Theatre. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £25.50.
    • SPRINTS at New Century Hall, 34 Hanover Street. From 7pm – 10pm.
    • Massive Wagons (Support from Florence Black and Cam Cole) at the O2 Ritz. From 6pm. Tickets from £26.35.
    • Spend Spend Spend at the Exchange Theatre. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £7 – age 12 years plus.
    • Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). From 7:30pm. Tickets from £40.

    30th November

    • The Script (Satellites Tour) at the Coop Live Arena. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £58.50.
    • Jurassic World: The Exhibition at The Trafford Centre (Car Park 7). Tickets £25 Adult and £29 Child – Family tickets available.
    • Christmas Lights Trail at The Trafford Centre. Ticketed event with different time slots – Kids eat free at The Freight Island Pop up Stand when ticket shown.
    • R&B Brunch at The Bierkeller in The Printworks. From 12pm – 5pm.
    • Elderbrook at Albert Hall. From 7pm – 11pm. Tickets from £26.31 – age 14 years plus.
    • Blood Brothers at the Palace Theatre. From 2:30pm (from £26) and 7:30pm (from £25.50).
    • Spend Spend Spend at the Exchange Theatre. From 2:30pm and 7:30pm slots. Tickets from £7 – age 12 years plus.
    • The Smyths (Support from Billy Blagg) at the O2 Ritz. From 6pm. Tickets from £23.55.
    • The Twilight Trail at Freight Island (Mayfield Park). From 4:30pm – 9:30pm. Tickets from £9.
    • I’m Just A Girl (Presented by CherrryBomb) at Freight Island (Platform). From 10pm -12am. FREE.
    • Christmas House Band (Tanner & the Tones) at Freight Island (Platform). From 8pm – 10pm. FREE.
    • Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at The Lowry (Lyric Theatre). From 2pm and 7:30pm slots. Tickets from £40.
    • Gorilla Circus – RPM at The Lowry (Quays Theatre). From 3pm and 8pm slots. Tickets from £15.50 – age 10 years plus.
    • BBC Philharmonic – Cracking Elgar’s Enigma Code at The Bridgewater Hall. From 7:30pm. Tickets from £6.

    Wrapping Up What’s Happening In Manchester In November

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      Simone, an established blogger, is the passionate creator of ManchesterMummy.com. As a dedicated Manchester local, she shares her deep knowledge of the city through detailed guides and resources. Her expertise covers Manchester's top dining experiences, hidden attractions and family-friendly activities. Simone's Manchester City Guide serves as a comprehensive resource for both residents and visitors eager to explore what Manchester has to offer. Besides city insights, she offers practical lifestyle tips to enhance urban living and family life. When not scouting the city or writing, Simone enjoys family time, writing, photography and exploring local flavours. Follow her journey as she reveals Manchester's unique charm, one post at a time.