aAh! rounds up the best things to do in Manchester this month.
DUNGEONS & FLAGONS ALL-DAYER
01/10/22
Enjoy an entire day of gaming followed by an after-show and after-party at the Union. There will be a huge games library on offer, as well as traders, quizzes and giveaways throughout the day. Afterwards, relax and enjoy the entertaining Jon Gracey and the hilarious Werewolf: Live Show.
MACRAME WORKSOP
08/10/22
Gallery Oldham are holding an affordable workshop creating handmade Macrame pieces. StudioDawn creates stunning handwoven Macrame pieces found at craft markets all over the UK. It’s a great opportunity to learn something fun and make your own piece as a gift.
SIR BRYN TERFEL
14/10/22
The Welsh bass-baritone, Sir Bryn Terfel performs an evening dedicated to the world of ‘Songs and Arias’ at The Bridgewater Hall. Bringing together a selection of his signature roles, he’ll be joined by conductor Gareth Jones and accompanied by Sinfonia Cymru.
MANCHESTER SCIENCE FESTIVAL
21–31/10/22
What might the future hold for mankind? Manchester’s Science Festival hopes to find out. Hosted at the iconic Science and Industry Museum, it’s one of the most popular festivals in the UK and will feature world premieres, inspiring experiences and entertaining events.
FOR THE LOVE OF HORROR
22–23/10/22
A scare attraction crossed with a fan convention, ‘For the Love of Horror’ is back for its fourth year. Held at BEC arena, special guests include American voice actor Roger L. Jackson, The Shining’s Grady twins Louise and Lisa Burns, and a performance by Slipknot’s Corey Taylor.
AITCH
24–25/10/22
Manchester’s favourite rapper is back in town. Topping charts with his first single back in 2019, Aitch has gone on to become a household name, collaborating with the likes of Young T and Bugsey. A hometown gig at Victoria Warehouse will see him celebrate his new album Close To Home, in a show not to be missed.
Featured image: Abbi Draper After an electrifying start to the weekend, with temperatures slowly climbing, many lather themselves in suncream, shed their band shirts and rise from their tents to trek towards the arena. Saturday has big things incoming for the humans of Bloodstock 2026. Some pace themselves for the day and hide from the early…
Featured image: Abbi Draper After a memorable Thursday opener, Bloodstock 2026 opens its gates once again onto the Hallowed Grounds of Catton Park, kicking off day two of its 25th-anniversary celebration of metal. As the sun rises on Catton Park, festivalgoers emerge from their tents to prepare for another day of mayhem. The morning brings…
Featured image: Steve Dempsey Bloodstock returned to Derby for its 25th anniversary this year, welcoming thousands of metal fans for an extended four-day celebration of the festival legacy and its place in the metal community. With a packed bill spanning a broad range of metal sub-genres, this is what Thursday had to offer. As the…
Featured image and gallery: Lucy Elson-Whittaker Sunday may signal the final day of Truck Festival 2026, but there’s still plenty to celebrate before the gates close for another year. From rising indie stars Keyside to the long-awaited return of Rizzle Kicks, festival favourites Circa Waves and headliners The Wombats, these are the performances that define…
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