1 Mar 2019 – 17 Mar 2019
Manchester Irish Festival 2020
Many events on the festival and Paddy's Day parade are free. Start at the fab Irish World Heritage Centre. Dates 2020 T.B.C.
- 23 May 2019 – 27 May 2019
Manchester Jazz Festival 2020
Mostly free events at this enriching festival and venues with a "give as you live" cover charge policy, while others charge regular prices. Dates 2020 T.B.C.
- 4 Jul 2019 – 21 Jul 2019
Manchester International Festival 2019
Manchester's leading arts festival that focuses on new works and commissions. 4 – 21 Jul 2019. Free + ticketed events.
- 14 Jul 2019
IRONMAN UK 2019
14 July 2019. Fees: £400 - £440 depending on registration date. Spectators get in free or buy a VIP ticket at £50 which includes snacks and finish line seating.
- 17 Jul 2019 – 21 Jul 2019
RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2019
Northerners with a love of gardening never miss this one: stunning blooms in the grounds of a handsome stately home. 17 - 21 Jul 2019. Tickets: £23.5 – £34.
- 4 Oct 2019 – 13 Oct 2019
Women in Comedy Festival 2019
Laugh your big girl's blouse off at this unique festival profiling the UK's top femal comic talent. 4 – 13 Oct 2019. Tickets by venue + festival deals.