20 events in Northern Quarter this week. Discover gigs, comedy, workshops, markets, and more with TownSpot.

What's On in Northern Quarter | Things To Do | TownSpot

A four-band independent bill spanning punk, emo, ska and pop-punk in Gullivers Ballroom.

Mike Gyi

Arms & Hearts / Goodbye Viking / We Are The Weirdos / Elwood

Gullivers, 109 Oldham Street, Manchester M4 1LW

A free live night led by Conor and the GreensKeepers with MOLI, Tabi Gazele and Saoirse, spotlighting emerging Manchester talent.

Simple Life Sounds presents: Conor and the GreensKeepers

Night & Day Cafe, 26 Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JN, UK

Full-blooded blues and boogie drawing on Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf and BB King alongside original material, led by veteran keyboardist James Mackie.

The Out & Out Blues Band

Matt & Phreds Jazz Club, 64 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LW, UK

Create your unlimited beaded bracelet stack using a curated collection of reclaimed beads. Join us in creating jewellery that celebrates both beauty and sustainability. All materials will be provided. Suitable for those aged 18 and over. £25. More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bottomless-bracelets-workshop-tickets-1987985204261

Bottomless Bracelets Workshop

Saan1, 5 Kelvin St, Manchester M4 1ET, UK

Scruff of the Neck presents Manchester rock artist Jack Edge at the Castle Hotel. This is an 18+ event.

Scruff Of The Neck Presents Jack Edge

Castle Hotel, 66 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE, UK

Scruff of the Neck presents All My Goodness live in Gullivers Ballroom.

Scruff Of The Neck Presents All My Goodness

A brass-driven funk and soul band brings punchy horn lines, infectious grooves and original material to the late Friday set.

Third Floor Soul

A high-intensity underground rap and electronic tournament bringing Manchester artists together for glitch-trap, jerk and industrial sounds.

Slimy: The Threequel

SOUP, 31-33 Spear St, Manchester M1 1DF, UK

Reform Radio resident Charms brings an energetic blend of music from across the Black diaspora to the SOUP bar.

Charms

A free Friday-night disco set at Night & Day Cafe.

N&D DJ's // Year 6 Disco

If you’ve always wanted to paint with watercolours but have never been quite sure where to start, this is the perfect opportunity. Groups are small with no more than 4 people. I provide all materials and reference. £85. More info: https://www.craftanddesign.com/workshops/watercolour-painting/

Watercolour Workshop for Beginners

Manchester Craft and Design Centre, 17 Oak St, Manchester M4 5JD, UK

Come and swap your plants, seeds or cuttings, grow your collection and meet up with other plant lovers. If you don’t have a plant to swap – don’t worry! We’ll have plenty of extras to give away to get your collection started. More info: https://www.craftanddesign.com/news/plant-swaps/

Plant Swaps

A warm, groove-led trio from The Live Notes reworks soul, R&B and modern pop for an intimate early-evening set.

The LVN Trio

The Panamas return to Manchester for a headline show at SOUP with special guests.

The Panamas

Pale Strangers play the Castle Hotel with support from Box Wine and Moss Valley.

Pale Strangers

Adam Statham takes over the decks for a free Saturday-night session at Night & Day Cafe.

Adam Statham Presents…Split the Decks

Nony B and Boxia bring a playful, experimental mix shaped by jazz, classical music, jungle, dubstep and UK sound-system culture.

Nony B + Boxia

Morecambe indie-rock and synth-pop band Life in Neon play Night & Day Café with guests.

LIFE IN NEON

Checkin is a monthly in-person meet-up to chat about how things are going in our meditation and Buddhist practice, and to be part of the Manchester Young Buddhist community. It's completely informal and you don't need any prior experience to attend. More info: https://manchesterbuddhistcentre.org.uk/whats-on/youngbuddhistscheckin-3/2026-05-18/

Young Buddhists Group: Checkin

Manchester Buddhist Centre, 16-20 Turner St, Manchester M4 1DZ, UK

Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader! The New Orleans Jam sees our little jazz club filled with the blaring brass, Rhythm and Blues, Second Line Grooves, Street Beats, Funk, Rock’n’Roll, and Rhumba of New Orleans. FREE. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/january-2026/new-orleans-jam

🎷 New Orleans Jam

Grammy-nominated songwriter Laura White brings her powerhouse vocals and new music to an intimate show, with Bek Jones supporting.

Laura White + Bek Jones

A free afterparty following The Cure at Wythenshawe Park, spanning alt 80s, 90s, new wave, indie, post-punk and electropop.

N&D DJs: Just Like Heaven – The Cure Afterparty

Rat Trap play The Castle Hotel with Remain Blank, Infrared and Inertia.

Sound Factory Presents Rat Trap

Amity brings raw songs about coercive control, toxic masculinity and social pressure, with Cali and Enya Louise Welsh supporting.

Amity: The Unredacted Tour

Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader! Every 4th Monday of the month, House band Dreamer take to the stage to invite musicians to join them in filling M&P’s with the very best Funk, Soul, and Disco from across the decades. FREE. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/january-2026/all-star-jam

🎶 All Star Jam

Do you have any unwanted or underused craft materials you’d like to swap for something else? Then join us on the last Saturday of the month from 12pm – 1pm where you can donate your craft materials, explore new craft mediums and meet like-minded craft folk. More info: https://www.craftanddesign.com/news/craft-swap/

Craft Swap

Craft & Chat with us! Bring along a project that you’re working on, chat with others and share your creativity. A queer-friendly and inclusive safe space. More info: https://www.craftanddesign.com/news/craft-chat-club/

Craft & Chat Club

We are open on the 2nd Sunday of the month in conjunction with the Northern Quarter Maker’s Market! Visitors can browse and buy from our makers in person, see the products being made, commission something special, or simply relax and take in the beautiful surroundings of our Victorian market building. More info: https://www.craftanddesign.com/news/sundays/

Sundays at Manchester Craft & Design Centre

Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader! Every 2nd Monday of the month sees M&P’s become an unmatched nucleus of all things Jazz for both local musicians and visitors. FREE. More info: https://mattandphreds.com/june-2026/jazz-jam

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