Top 20 Best Things to Do in Manchester
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Manchester
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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Manchester

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Popular Best Things to Do Near Manchester
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Things to do in Manchester (2026)

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Etihad Stadium

Etihad Stadium

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Manchester
󰺂7.9
4.7/5
207 reviews
Learn about the team's history from a professional guide
Manchester
3.2 km from downtown
Immediate access
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Old Trafford
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Old Trafford

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Trafford
󰺂7.5
4.3/5
463 reviews
Locker room & players' tunnel
Stretford
3.4 km from Manchester
John Rylands Research Institute and Library

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Manchester
󰺂6.3
4.8/5
73 reviews
Manchester's "Hogwarts" library: step into the Middle Ages in a second
Manchester
109m from downtown
Free entry
Manchester | Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour
Oct 23-Oct 25

Manchester | Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour

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Manchester
3.3 km from downtown
Chinatown

Chinatown

No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Manchester
󰺂5.9
4.6/5
219 reviews
Authentic Chinese restaurants
Manchester
521m from downtown
Free entry
National Football Museum

National Football Museum

No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Manchester
󰺂5.8
4.6/5
115 reviews
Test speed & reaction, commentary fun
Manchester
846m from downtown
Manchester | Khalid<It's Always Summer Somewhere>Tour
Oct 23

Manchester | Khalid<It's Always Summer Somewhere>Tour

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Manchester
635m from downtown
Manchester | Charlie Puth: Whatever's Clever World Tour
Jul 22

Manchester | Charlie Puth: Whatever's Clever World Tour

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Manchester
2.1 km from downtown
The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

No. 13 of Best Things to Do in Northern England
󰺂5.7
4.8/5
106 reviews
One of the cradles of Nobel laureates
Manchester
1.8 km from downtown
Free entry
Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council

No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Manchester
󰺂5.5
4.5/5
117 reviews
Dalton & Joule statues in the hall
Manchester
299m from downtown
Free entry
Manchester | Gracie Abrams - The Look At My Life Tour
Apr 22, 2027-Apr 25, 2027

Manchester | Gracie Abrams - The Look At My Life Tour

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Manchester
3.3 km from downtown
Manchester | A$AP Rocky - Don’t Be Dumb World Tour
Sep 5

Manchester | A$AP Rocky - Don’t Be Dumb World Tour

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Manchester
3.3 km from downtown
Manchester | Thirty Seconds To Mars "A Beautiful Lie vs This Is War" 2027 European Tour
Apr 29, 2027

Manchester | Thirty Seconds To Mars "A Beautiful Lie vs This Is War" 2027 European Tour

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Manchester
3.3 km from downtown
Manchester United
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Manchester United

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Stretford
3.4 km from Manchester
Manchester | The Script - Man in the Arena Tour 2026-2027
Nov 7

Manchester | The Script - Man in the Arena Tour 2026-2027

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Manchester
3.3 km from downtown
Manchester | Melanie Martinez “HADES: THE SACRIFICE” Tour
Sep 12

Manchester | Melanie Martinez “HADES: THE SACRIFICE” Tour

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Manchester
3.3 km from downtown
Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

No. 7 of Best Things to Do in Manchester
󰺂4.7
4.3/5
67 reviews
Stained glass windows with light
Manchester
704m from downtown
Free entry
Manchester | Evanescence 2026 World Tour
Sep 10

Manchester | Evanescence 2026 World Tour

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Manchester
3.3 km from downtown

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Historical attractions  |  Nature and wildlife  |  Natural scenery  |  Mountain climbing  |  Beaches and shores  |  Exhibitions & events  |  Performances  |  Concerts  |  Exhibitions  |  Sightseeing tours  |  Boat tour  |  Night view  |  Sightseeing bus  |  Cultural institutions  |  Themed exhibition halls  |  Museums  |  Science & technology museums  |  Leisure activities  |  Farms and pastures  |  Camping and campsites  |  Spa/massage  |  Outdoor activities  |  Mountain climbing  |  Shooting  |  Cycling  |  Parks  |  Skybound experiences

Popular Restaurants in Manchester

MR THOMAS'S CHOP HOUSE  |  Richmond Tea Rooms  |  The Tavern at King Street Townhouse  |  I Am Pho  |  Miller & Carter Manchester  |  Mamucium  |  Federal Cafe Bar  |  The Refuge  |  Hunan Restaurant  |  mana  |  The Lime Tree  |  Tattu Manchester  |  Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill  |  Chez Mal at Malmaison Manchester  |  Grand Pacific  |  Wing's Lincoln Square  |  Sam's Chop House  |  Hawksmoor Manchester  |  Indique  |  Bill's Spinningfields Restaurant  |  20 Stories  |  Can Petit  |  Albert's Shed Restaurant Manchester  |  El Rincon de Rafa  |  San Carlo - Manchester  |  Volta  |  Tai Pan Restaurant  |  Albert's Schloss - Manchester  |  Another hand  |  Try Thai

Popular Destinations

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