Sports, leisure & culture Unmissable Manchester

Manchester's premier events programme

Alongside our partners, we annually host a feast of exciting events that won't break the piggy bank. Many events are free and others offer special family tickets and 'early bird' discounts, giving you and your family more fun for less.

June 2013

• Manchester Sound: The Massacre (8 June - 6 July)
• Armed Forces Day (29 June)
• Great Manchester Cycle (30 June)

July 2013

• Manchester International Festival (4 - 24 July)
• Manchester Summer Mega Mela (external site) (6 - 7 July)
• The Royal Opera House presents Puccini's La rondine - live screening (11 July)
• We Love MCR KSwiss 10k Run (14 July - registration now open)
• Race For Life (Heaton Park - 14 July, Old Trafford - 21 July. Registration now open) 
• The Royal Opera House presents Puccini's Tosca - live screening (18 July)
• 24:7 Theatre Festival (external site) (19 - 26 July)
• Great Manchester Swim (20 July - registration now open)
• Manchester Jazz Festival (external site) (26 July - 3 August)

August 2013

• Dig the City 2013 (3 - 11 August)
• Sky Ride 2013 (4 August)
• Caribbean Carnival (external site) (10 August)
• Pride Big Weekend & Parade (external site) (23 - 26 August) 

October 2013

• Manchester Literature Festival (external site) (7 - 20 October)
• NBA Global Games - Manchester 2013 (8 October)
• Men's world squash championships (26 October)
• Rugby League World Cup 2013 (26 Oct - 30 Nov - tickets now on sale)

November 2013

• UCI Track cycling World Cup (1-3 November)

Manchester: Alive with Sport 

We're proud to bring world-class sporting events to the city. This summer, see rugby, squash, track cycling, and much more in a host of national and international competitions. Are you planning a major sporting event? Find out why you should bring your event to Manchester.

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