Days out and activities in Manchester
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Zoo & aquarium
SEA LIFE Manchester
Sea Life Manchester
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Talk
The Neuroscience of Music: The impact of sound on the brain
Friends' Meeting House
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Workshop
The History of Greek Mythology: From Mount Olympus to modern mystery
Friends' Meeting House
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Anton Du Beke: Steps In Time
New Century Locker
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Gladiators Live
AO Arena
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Jack & Jack
New Century Locker
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Henry Normal: Collected Poems And Other
Band On The Wall
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Mind Over Slammer
Copper Bar, Band on the Wall
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Bruce H Lipton Live: Beyond Darwin
Albert Hall
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Festive Winter Fair 2026
Victoria Baths
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Manchester Christmas Gospel
Band On The Wall
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The Christmas Orchestra
Albert Hall
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Tom Lawrinson
Manchester New Century Hall
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Festive Happening
Albert Hall
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Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Show
Manchester Central
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City walk
Electric Callboy - VIP Guided Tour Experience
Co-op Live
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Choir! Choir! Choir!
Band On The Wall
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Countess Luann
O2 Ritz Manchester
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HairCon - Standard 2 Day Admission
O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
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Fearne Cotton's : Happy Place Festival - Saturday
Tatton Park
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Fearne Cotton's : Happy Place Festival - Sunday
Tatton Park
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21 activities to book in Manchester
Days out in Manchester, checked and updated every day
This page gathers what you can do during the day in Manchester and around: theme parks, zoos and aquariums, sightseeing cruises, day trips, workshops and classes, talks and city walks. A park or a workshop bookable almost every day has a single listing, valid for as long as it is on sale, with the lowest entry price found at the seller; a talk or a walk keeps its date. Monument and museum tickets and paid guided tours are not included.
Looking for live music? The music listings in Manchester.
Frequently asked questions
What can I do during the day in Manchester?
21 activities are on offer in Manchester and around, including SEA LIFE Manchester (Sea Life Manchester), The Neuroscience of Music: The impact of sound on the brain (Friends' Meeting House) and The History of Greek Mythology: From Mount Olympus to modern mystery (Friends' Meeting House). Each listing carries the venue, the opening period or the date, and the cheapest entry price found at the seller.
What to do with kids in Manchester?
The park of the selection is also family days out.
What is the cheapest activity in Manchester?
The cheapest is Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Show, from £1.95. By category: zoos and aquariums from £15.99, workshops from £16 and talks from £16.
What is open this weekend in Manchester?
1 offer can be booked for the day of your choice (zoos and aquariums), and 1 dated event takes place this weekend.
How do I book?
Every listing links to the official booking page of the park, venue or organiser, and the link is checked regularly. A park or a workshop bookable almost every day has a single listing, valid for as long as it is on sale: you pick your date at the seller. The price shown is the cheapest entry found, before options.