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.

May 2013

• Manchester Creative Festival (15-16 May)
• Manchester 7's Festival (17-19 May)
• BT Great City Games (25 May)
• Rugby League Magic Weekend (25-26 May)
• Bupa Great Manchester Run (26 May - registration now open)
• Bupa Junior and Mini Great Manchester Run (27 May - registration now open)

June 2013

• The Manchester Day Parade - 'Wish You Were Here!' (2 June - now calling for applicants)
• The Parklife Weekender (8 - 9 June - tickets now on sale)
• Grillstock (8 - 9 June - tickets on sale now)
• Armed Forces Day (29 June)
  
• Great Manchester Cycle (30 June - entries open 5 March)

July 2013

• Manchester International Festival (4-24 July)
• Manchester Summer Mega Mela (external Site) (6-7 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) 
• 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

• 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)
• Rugby League World Cup 2013 (26 Oct - 30 Nov - tickets now on sale)

Manchester: Alive with Sport 

We're proud to bring world-class sporting events to the city. This winter, see BMX, squash, track cycling, and much more in a host of national and international competitions. See our sports event listings for more.

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