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Greater Manchester Weekend Events Guide: Concerts, Markets, Family Activities

The official guide for Greater Manchester lists concerts, markets and family activities for the coming days.

By Manchester Things-to-do Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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The official What's on this Weekend guide for Greater Manchester lists events ranging from concerts at the AO Arena and exhibitions at Manchester Art Gallery to family activities at the Science and Industry Museum.

These listings appear as residents seek options for the weekend ahead, with the guide drawing attention to established venues across the city and nearby areas.

Concerts

Upcoming weekend concerts include performances by Antony Szmierek and The Streets, CASisDEAD, and Sex Pistols at Castlefield Bowl, alongside Festwich 2026 at Heaton Park. The listings point to the AO Arena as another venue for live music during the same period.

Markets

Weekly artisan markets include Campfield Market at St John’s, which has expanded into the UK's biggest weekly artisan market with a one-kilometre loop of stalls and street food. The market operates on a regular schedule that aligns with weekend visits.

Adventure Activities

New adventure activities for the weekend include Forest Tubing at Heaton Park with two outdoor slides measuring 252ft and 262ft. The activity sits alongside other outdoor options listed in the guide.

Eventbrite and EventsList.co.uk confirm free options such as live music and cultural events are available, with over 5,400 upcoming events listed across Manchester in 2026. The numbers cover a broad mix of paid and no-cost entries.

Visitors can review the full listings on the Visit Manchester site or the Eventbrite platform to select specific dates and book where required. The sources include the official weekend guide and the two event platforms.

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