Events in Manchester in May
Concerts, sports, theatre and shows in Manchester during May
About Events in Manchester in May
There are 31 confirmed events on sale in Manchester for May, with dates running from Sat, May 1 through Sun, May 30.
Tickets start from $40 — about 45% below the typical concerts ticket on sale right now.
The lineup is mostly concerts (23), plus 8 sports events.
Headliners include Manchester City FC vs. Brentford FC, Jesus Christ Superstar and John Bishop.
Weekend dates start at $40; weeknights from $54.
Quick answers
Events in Manchester in May — FAQs
Dates, venues, prices and checkout details before you pick seats.01What can I see in Manchester in May?
31 confirmed events are on sale in Manchester for May, with dates running from Sat, May 1 through Sun, May 30 — headliners include Manchester City FC vs. Brentford FC, Jesus Christ Superstar and John Bishop.
02What do Manchester tickets cost in May?
Tickets currently start from $40, with live pricing for every date on the secure checkout.
03Which May event in Manchester is the cheapest?
Zainab Johnson on Fri, May 14 currently has the lowest starting price at $40.
04What types of events are on in Manchester in May?
May's lineup in Manchester is mostly concerts (23), plus 8 sports events.
05What happens if a May event in Manchester is cancelled?
If an event is cancelled, refunds are handled by the verified seller per its policy — usually returned to the original payment method automatically. Rescheduled events are typically honoured on the new date.
06Are there free events in Manchester in May?
This page lists ticketed events with verified resale inventory, so everything shown has a listed price. Tickets for Manchester in May currently start from $40.
07Can I find theatre shows in Manchester in May?
Yes — Manchester typically programmes a mix of touring productions and resident shows in May. Use the Theatre category filter to surface every stage show with on-sale tickets.
08Are tickets refundable if a May event is cancelled?
If a May event in Manchester is cancelled, refunds are usually returned to the original payment method automatically, backed by the 100% Buyer Guarantee. Rescheduled events are typically honoured on the new date.
09Why is May a good time to visit Manchester?
Manchester typically programmes a mix of touring concerts, league sports fixtures and stage productions in May. The listings on this page are pulled live, so the schedule reflects what is actually on sale.
10How do I find May tickets in Manchester?
Browse the full list above and click any event to see live seat availability and pricing. Checkout completes securely on TheTicketers and tickets are delivered by email instantly.
Buy Manchester Tickets for May
Booking is straightforward: click any event above to see live seat availability and pricing, then complete checkout securely — tickets are issued instantly by email (show the QR code on your phone at the entrance) and prices update in real time, so the figure you see is what you pay. Looking ahead? Browse next month or jump back to last month for more events in Manchester.



