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Singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone performs a live concert at Manchester New Century Hall.
Events in Eccles From 30th March – 5th April 2026
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This week in Eccles, events highlight a mix of local traditions and recent regeneration across music, comedy, and hands-on creativity. At Eccles Interchange, local bands perform acoustic sets as part of the weekly Metrolink Music Series, ranging from folk to experimental electronic work. On Tuesday 30 March, St John’s Hall hosts an improv night with performers drawn from Manchester-based comedy collectives; audience participation is welcome but not required. Then on Thursday 1 April, a collaborative textile workshop led by Eccles Art & Heritage Project invites residents to contribute pieces for the ongoing 'Cotton Threads' exhibition, materials and tools provided.
Beyond live music nights, themed evenings take place at town centre venues. The 6 Music Festival pre-event screening returns on Friday 1 April at a new civic space near Liverpool Road, in partnership with BBC Philharmonic; tickets remain limited due to high demand and are available via public ballot.
Activities include joke writing sessions exploring the cultural legacy of Eccles cake, plus textile workshops reflecting industrial heritage. Attendees range from families using green spaces like the recently enhanced parkland near Barton Lane, outdoor seating available during event hours, to locals looking for creative outlets.
Check listings below for times and venue details; note that parking remains restricted in town centre areas due to ongoing redevelopment works at Eccles Shopping Centre.
Monday 30th March
Remy Bond
Comedian Remy Bond performs a stand-up comedy show at Manchester Club Academy.
Stand-up Workshop (Weekly Monday Sessions)
A weekly stand-up comedy workshop teaches joke writing, stage presence, and delivery in Manchester.
Paste Batik Patch
Participants create patterned fabric patches using paste batik techniques in a hands-on textile workshop.
Off The Page || Creatures Comedy Club
A new comedy night featuring top UK comedians performing original material at Creatures Comedy Club.
Tuesday 31st March
Elite Speed Dating - Alderley Edge - Ages 43-58
An elite speed dating event for professionals aged 43 to 58, featuring champagne, at The Bubble Room in Alderley Edge.
Easy Comedy || Creatures Comedy Club
Easy Comedy is a New York-style weekly comedy club in Manchester, featuring 15+ shows per week.
Wednesday 1st April
After Dark @ Ambers - Manchester's Biggest Tuesday
A major Tuesday night event at Amber's in Manchester featuring live music and nightlife.
Hump Night Comedy || Creatures Comedy Club
A weekly stand-up comedy night featuring top-tier comedians at Creatures Comedy Club in Manchester.
Avalon Emerson & The Charm
Avalon Emerson & the Charm perform a live DJ set at YES Pink Room on 1 April 2026.
Thursday 2nd April
Just The Tonic Comedy Night
Just The Tonic Comedy Night returns at The Bowdon Rooms on April 2nd, 2026.
Blacktop Mojo- The Bread Shed, Manchester
Blacktop Mojo performs live music at The Bread Shed in Manchester with support from Gorilla Riot and Brayden Stewart.
Comedy Debate Show || Creatures Comedy Club
A comedy night at Creatures Comedy Club features improvised debates decided by audience applause, with a pay-what-you-worth ticket model.
Elite Speed Dating - Manchester - Gay Men - Ages 33-48
A speed dating event for gay men aged 33–48, featuring complimentary prosecco at Malmaison Manchester.
Speed Dating - Warrington - Ages 35-55
A speed dating event for singles aged 35 to 55 at The Grand Bar in Warrington.
Prestwich Pride Presents: Class Cabaret
A drag and burlesque-themed cabaret night with performances and games at ICONS in Prestwich.
Elite Speed Dating - Manchester - Gay Men - Ages 23-38
Gay men aged 23 to 38 attend a speed dating event in Manchester with complimentary prosecco.
Midnight Audio Sanctuary: Case b2b Daisy [Debut b2b]
DJ duo Case and DAISY make their debut b2b performance at The DBA during the Midnight Audio Sanctuary event.
Dj Assault: Bank Holiday Special
DJ Assault performs a special set at The Blues Kitchen during the April Bank Holiday.
Teletech Manchester: Kirsty [Hotcore Summer Launch Party]
Kirsty headlines the Hotcore Summer Launch Party at Hidden Manchester with an all-star guest lineup.
Friday 3rd April
Compakt | Mcr | The Bag Factory
Live electronic music event featuring Compakt at The Bag Factory in Manchester.
House & Vocal - Easter Brunch
A house and vocal music event with an Easter brunch theme at Lost And Found in Knutsford.
Pop Queens at Albert Hall
A tribute show celebrating pop icons like the Spice Girls, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift at Albert Hall Manchester.
Good Custard x Funk my Life: Easter Friday Day-night Party
Good Custard and Funk My Life host an all-day Easter party at Ramona in Manchester.
Melodïq | Community Party | All Day at The Dba
An all-day community party featuring live modular techno and house music indoors and outdoors.
A Very Important House Party - Curious Energy Takeover!
DJ Lizzie hosts a vibrant house music takeover at Lock 91 with curated beats and energetic vibes.
Hell in a Cell - Manchester
Hell in a Cell, a live music event featuring Rancid Offal Promotions, takes place at Aatma in Manchester.
Pubdub Boat Party - Good Friday
A boat party on the Manchester river features live music by top DJs and selecta.
Friday Comedy Kick-off || Creatures Comedy Club
A pay-what-you-want comedy show kicks off the weekend at Creatures Comedy Club.
The Ultimate Stone Roses & Oasis Tribute Night - Freight Island
Live tribute act performs songs by The Stone Roses and Oasis, plus DJ sets at Freight Island.
Rude (r) - 32nd Birthday
Oldham's RUDE (r) celebrates its 32nd birthday with a house music night featuring DJ Russ Marland.
The Good Friday Alternative
An eclectic club night in Warrington features indie and alternative music from any era.
Ibiza Fever Mcr Lounge
Ibiza Fever brings a DJ set featuring Ibiza anthems to MCR Lounge in Manchester.
Status Quo Tribute
A tribute band performs hits from the rock legends Status Quo at Empire Warrington.
Optic Presents - Voigtmann And Wodda
OPTIC presents a live music performance by Voigtmann and Wodda at Hidden in Manchester.
Metalheadz Presents Goldie | Friday 3 April
Goldie, Ant TC1, and Diverge headline a drum & bass event at Joshua Brooks with Metalheadz.
Manchester we Got Dancehall Superstar Byronmessia Performin Live
Dancehall superstar Byron Messia performs live at Bee Noir in Manchester with top DJs and high-energy vibes.
Saturday 4th April
Me Gusta Collective Presents Habibi Funk
Habibi Funk returns to Manchester's Gorilla for a vinyl-only, high-energy Middle Eastern and North African music night.
Hh x Rgr Presents Lewis Carroll & Cadence + Support
Howard's House and Real Good Rhythms present Lewis Carroll & Cadence at Stage & Radio during Easter.
M&p's Jazz Brunch
A jazz quartet performs live with a curated brunch pizza menu at Matt And Phreds in Manchester's Northern Quarter.
Labyrinth & Progress Present Blond:ish
BLOND:ISH performs her Manchester headline debut at Progress in an open-air concert.
Nick Warren at Joshua Brooks, Manchester | Saturday 4 April
DJ Nick Warren performs an extended daytime progressive house set at Joshua Brooks in Manchester.
Saturday Afternoon Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club
A Saturday afternoon comedy showcase featuring four hand-picked comedians at Creatures Comedy Club.
Pop Bingo Saturday 4th April Manchester
A themed bingo event hosted at AREA in Manchester on 4 April.
Funk de Luxe
A vinyl-only dance event featuring classic nightclub tracks from historic UK nightclubs.
Steve White
Comedian Steve White performs a stand-up comedy show at Band on the Wall.
Metallica -Metalicish
A No 1 tribute band performs Metallica's hits at Holy Diver in April.
The Smiths Utd
A tribute band performs songs by The Smiths and Morrissey at Factory251.
Manchester Pub Crawl
A guided pub crawl through Manchester's nightlife featuring drink deals and entry perks.
Elite Speed Dating - Manchester - Ages 43-58
An elite speed dating event for professionals aged 43 to 58 in Manchester, with champagne provided.
The Boojums (ca) Live at The Castle
The Boojums (CA) perform live garage punk and grunge rock at The Castle Hotel.
Twisted Disko - Saturdays at Ark
Twisted DISKO returns Saturdays at Ark Manchester with themed dance events.
Ska Face Live at Empire Rochdale
The UK's original ten-piece ska band SKA Face performs live at Empire Rochdale.
Last Rhythm
A house music night celebrating 90s nostalgia at Hideout Bar.
Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club
Four comedians perform live stand-up at Creatures Comedy Club's weekly Saturday night showcase.
Sunday 5th April
Keep it Unreal & Echo 45 - mr Scruff b2b Nightmares on Wax
DJ Mr Scruff performs a rare back-to-back set with Nightmares On Wax at Progress in Manchester.
Big Condo Records Presents Dead in Blue Live at Fuel Cafe Bar
Live rock band Dead In Blue performs at Fuel Cafe Bar with support acts and a special guest.
Made in Manchester: Rising Stars
Local comedians perform original material at a Manchester comedy showcase.
Comedian of The Year | Heat | Creatures Comedy Club
Up-and-coming comedians compete in weekly heats at Creatures Comedy Club for a spot in the semi-finals.