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Blue October performs a live rock concert at Albert Hall as part of their 2026 tour.
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Eccles holds a quiet pride, the kind heard in Winton Cricket Club matches and the steady rhythm of steam hammers at the Bridgewater Foundry. Finding what’s happening here isn’t easy, though: buried Facebook posts, crowded groups, and events that appear too late to plan around.
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Events in Eccles This Weekend
Rnb, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late
A Manchester-based R&B, Hip Hop, and Afrobeats night featuring classic and contemporary tracks.
Litbm Saves The World : Undercover
Comedian LITBM performs a stand-up show titled 'Saves the World: Undercover' at Brunswick Mill.
Manchester Pub Crawl
A guided pub crawl in Manchester offers drink deals, queue-jump entry, and social networking across five venues.
Manchester Camerata: 8 Songs For a Mad King
Manchester Camerata presents '8 Songs for a Mad King', a theatrical musical performance at Stoller Hall.
Bits n Pieces Mcr Presents - Max Chapman
DJ Max Chapman performs a back-to-back set with Pyralis, MRCL, Elliot M, and Daisy B at Bee Noir in Manchester.
Events in Eccles This Week
Deep Underground
A night-long showcase of UK underground rap featuring artists like EsDeeKid, FixUpBoy, and Rico Ace.
Fakemink: a Terrible Beauty . - The Tour
Fakemink performs their Terrible Beauty tour live at the O2 Ritz Manchester.
Heckles in Eccles
Heckles in Eccles presents a night of stand-up comedy at The Lamb Hotel.
Kate Williams : The Truth About Royal Women: Secrets & Scandals, Politics &…
Historian Kate Williams discusses the untold stories of royal women, their scandals, and political power.
Blue October
Blue October performs a live rock concert at Albert Hall as part of their 2026 tour.
Rnb, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late
A Manchester-based R&B, Hip Hop, and Afrobeats night featuring classic and contemporary tracks.
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Upcoming Events by Category
Culture & Arts
Bafta Games in Concert
A live concert celebrating BAFTA-winning video game scores performed by an orchestra.
Chopin And Champagne by Candlelight
A classical music concert featuring Chopin, performed by candlelight in Manchester Cathedral.
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
A classical concert featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed by candlelight at Manchester Cathedral.
Food & Drink
Miss b's White t & Denim Brunch, The Old Skool Soul Edition
Miss B's celebrates 12 years of catering with a Caribbean-themed brunch party.
Nightlife & Music
Evening 4 Ricky
Ricky delivers a live music performance at the AO Arena as part of a major tour.
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform a live concert at Bridgewater Hall.
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit will perform a concert at Bridgewater Hall in 2026.
Aldous Harding
Singer-songwriter Aldous Harding performs a live set at Albert Hall, Manchester on 8th June 2026.
Disco Puss: "The Good Ship Disco Puss" - Summer Boat Party
Disco Puss hosts a summer boat party featuring a DJ set on a Manchester river cruise.
Shopping & Markets
Eccles Artisan Market
Eccles Artisan Market returns this summer with local crafts and goods in Salford.
Featured Places in Eccles
Lounge
Beavano LoungeGo to Beavano Lounge in Eccles, located inside Eden Square shopping centre.
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Blue Nile CaféBlue Nile Café is a casual spot serving home-cooked traditional Ethiopian food.
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Cleavley TrackCleavley Track is an eight-lane floodlit running track in Eccles, just outside the city.
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Eccles Leisure CentreEccles Leisure Centre is a multi-purpose fitness and swim facility on Barton Lane in Eccles.
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GetChuckedYou can find GetChucked on Eccles's main retail street, serving up reliable meals with a local touch.
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Things to do in Eccles
Eccles offers regular community events such as the weekly Independent Street Artisan Market on Church Street and seasonal highlights like the annual Eccles Festival. Activities include visiting St Mary’s Parish Church, a 13th-century site with medieval architectural features, or walking along the Manchester Ship Canal. You can also join guided photowalks through town centre landmarks including the Town Hall. Event types span Culture & Arts, Food & Drink, Family & Kids, fitness sessions, shopping markets, and Nightlife & Music at venues near locations such as Monton Village.
Eccles connects to its industrial roots through events tied to heritage sites like Eccles Public Library, Grade II-listed since 1907, or the Barton Swing Aqueduct. Residents enjoy outdoor activity near Patricroft’s Bridgewater Foundry or family-friendly walks along River Irwell paths, and shopping markets on Church Street offer craft stalls.
Events are listed by category: Culture & Arts includes exhibitions at Town Hall; Fitness & Outdoors features cycling routes via the A576; Shopping & Markets covers Sunday artisans’ stands. Use filters to find activity near Eccles Town Centre or locations like Worsley Village, while transport guidance highlights Metrolink services from Eccles Interchange and major roads such as M60 motorway for event access.
Common Eccles Questions
What kinds of events happen in Eccles during the week?
Eccles hosts a regular weekly schedule across its main categories. Types include food and drink gatherings at Church Street markets, family-friendly workshops, culture & arts exhibitions hosted by Town Hall or libraries, shopping and market days like those on Church Street, fitness sessions along Manchester Ship Canal paths, and community discussions in local centres.
Where do most events take place in Eccles?
Most happen across key spots in Eccles town centre. These include Church Street, home to St Mary’s Parish Church, a historic site with Renaissance architecture, and the adjacent market area where independent retailers gather weekly. The Eccles Shopping Centre also hosts community and retail-focused programming throughout the week.
Are there family-friendly things to do in Eccles?
Yes. Parks near Bridgewater Canal offer open green space for kids’ play and outdoor activity. Events include workshops on communication or parenting skills at centres like Monton Village. Weekly markets feature food, crafts, and local artisans.
What nightlife and music events happen in Eccles?
Nightlife and music activities appear through venues that host live performances, mainly pubs or cultural spaces within the town centre. Events include themed clubbing and local bands performing indoors during evenings.
How can I find events happening this week or this weekend in Eccles?
Check weekly listings on the site for current happenings across this week and next weekend. Filter by category, Family & Kids, Nightlife & Music, Shopping & Markets, Fitness & Outdoors, Culture & Arts, to explore options at Church Street markets, Town Hall exhibitions, Bridgewater Canal paths, Eccles Interchange hubs, or Metrolink-connected zones.