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Manchester Events 2026
Your guide to live events and things to do in Manchester, CT, and nearby areas.
Events take place across Manchester throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Manchester events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Manchester Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Manchester
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.2643 Upcoming Confirmed Events
- May0720266:05 PMThuMinors (AAA)Best ValueWorcester Red Sox vs. Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRidersPolar Park
01610, 122 Madison St. Worcester, MA, US01610, 122 Madison St. Worcester, MA, USFrom $9Avg. price ~ $42Tickets Available: 558Select Seats - May0720267:00 PMThuCOMEDYCraig RobinsonFunny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford06042, 194 Buckland Hills Dr Manchester, CT, US06042, 194 Buckland Hills Dr Manchester, CT, USFrom $81Avg. price ~ $9414 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May0720267:00 PMThuNEW AGECeCe WinansToyota Oakdale Theatre • 4600 seatsToyota Oakdale Theatre06492, 95 South Turnpike Rd Wallingford, CT, US06492, 95 South Turnpike Rd Wallingford, CT, USFrom $70Avg. price ~ $258Tickets Available: 101Select Seats
- May0720267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYLady Day at Emerson's Bar and GrillIvoryton Playhouse06442, 103 Main St Ivoryton, CT, US06442, 103 Main St Ivoryton, CT, USFrom $95Avg. price ~ $11410 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May0720267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYNative GardensHartford Stage06103, 50 Church Street Hartford, CT, US06103, 50 Church Street Hartford, CT, USFrom $81Avg. price ~ $11015 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May0720267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYKimberly AkimboProvidence Performing Arts Center • 3100 seatsProvidence Performing Arts Center02903, 220 Weybosset Street Providence, RI, US02903, 220 Weybosset Street Providence, RI, USFrom $70Avg. price ~ $114Tickets Available: 214Select Seats
- May0720267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAY& JulietMortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre • 2800 seatsMortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre06106, 166 Capitol Ave Hartford, CT, US06106, 166 Capitol Ave Hartford, CT, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $119Tickets Available: 142Select Seats
- May0720267:30 PMThuGeneralColin James, Matt Anderson & Terra LightfootColin James, Matt Anderson & Terra LightfootThe Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center06475, 300 Main St Old Saybrook, CT, US06475, 300 Main St Old Saybrook, CT, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $9242 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May0720268:00 PMThuCOUNTRY / FOLKStable PricesReverend Peyton's Big Damn BandOff The Rails Music Venue01608, 90 Commercial Street Worcester, MA, US01608, 90 Commercial Street Worcester, MA, USFrom $18Avg. price ~ $192 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May0820266:05 PMFriMinors (AAA)Worcester Red Sox vs. Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRidersPolar Park01610, 122 Madison St. Worcester, MA, US01610, 122 Madison St. Worcester, MA, USFrom $11Avg. price ~ $35Tickets Available: 303Select Seats
- May0820267:00 PMFriCOMEDYCraig RobinsonFunny Bone Comedy Club - Hartford06042, 194 Buckland Hills Dr Manchester, CT, US06042, 194 Buckland Hills Dr Manchester, CT, USFrom $74Avg. price ~ $8820 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May0820267:00 PMFriHARD ROCK / METALDropout KingsSpace Ballroom06514, 295 Treadwell Street Hamden, CT, US06514, 295 Treadwell Street Hamden, CT, USFrom $32Avg. price ~ $4018 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May0820267:00 PMFriCOUNTRY / FOLKAni DiFrancoThe Vets • 1931 seatsThe Vets02903, One Avenue of the Arts Providence, RI, US02903, One Avenue of the Arts Providence, RI, USFrom $63Avg. price ~ $101Tickets Available: 132Select Seats
- May0820267:00 PMFriTruckHigh DemandMonster JamDCU Center • 14800 seatsDCU Center01608, 50 Foster St Worcester, MA, US01608, 50 Foster St Worcester, MA, USFrom $40Avg. price ~ $81Tickets Available: 1540Select Seats
- May0820267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYLady Day at Emerson's Bar and GrillIvoryton Playhouse06442, 103 Main St Ivoryton, CT, US06442, 103 Main St Ivoryton, CT, USFrom $95Avg. price ~ $11314 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May0820267:30 PMFriFrom $57Avg. price ~ $7210 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May0820267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYNative GardensHartford Stage06103, 50 Church Street Hartford, CT, US06103, 50 Church Street Hartford, CT, USFrom $81Avg. price ~ $10312 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May0820267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYKimberly AkimboProvidence Performing Arts Center • 3100 seatsProvidence Performing Arts Center02903, 220 Weybosset Street Providence, RI, US02903, 220 Weybosset Street Providence, RI, USFrom $70Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 743Select Seats
- May0820267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAY& JulietMortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre • 2800 seatsMortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre06106, 166 Capitol Ave Hartford, CT, US06106, 166 Capitol Ave Hartford, CT, USFrom $61Avg. price ~ $474Tickets Available: 68Select Seats
- May0820268:00 PMFriConcertBilly PrineThe Met - RI02860, 1005 Main street Pawtucket, RI, US02860, 1005 Main street Pawtucket, RI, USFrom $65Avg. price ~ $7615 tickets remaining!Select Seats
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Events by Show & Venue
Browse Manchester events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Manchester. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Explore upcoming events, concerts, shows, sports, and more across Manchester.
Sports Events
Explore major games, matchups, and sporting events in Manchester. From league games to special events, find what’s coming up across the city.
Live Music Events
Find concerts, tours, and live performances in Manchester. From global artists to local shows, see what’s happening across venues.
Theatre Events
Browse theatre productions and live stage performances in Manchester. Discover touring shows, resident productions, and more.
Comedy Events
Comedy in Manchester doesn’t really slow down — from stand-up tours to late-night sets. See what’s playing this week or coming up soon.
Venues Hosting Events in 2026
Explore Manchester venues where concerts, shows, sports, and live events take place throughout the year.
Academy of Music Theatre - MA
Northampton, MA
21 Upcoming Events
Alchemy - RI
Providence, RI
2 Upcoming Events
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Providence, RI
25 Upcoming Events
Aria Ballroom At MGM Springfield
Springfield, MA
3 Upcoming Events
Arute Field
New Britain, CT
6 Upcoming Events
AS220
Providence, RI
1 Upcoming Events
Bally's Twin River Event Center
Lincoln, RI
8 Upcoming Events
Beirne Stadium
Smithfield, RI
5 Upcoming Events
Belding Theater at Bushnell Theatre
Hartford, CT
13 Upcoming Events
Bijou Theatre - CT
Bridgeport, CT
9 Upcoming Events
Black Box Auditorium at The United Theatre
Westerly, RI
1 Upcoming Events
BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity
Florence, MA
1 Upcoming Events
Broad Brook Opera House
Broad Brook, CT
8 Upcoming Events
Brown Stadium
Providence, RI
5 Upcoming Events
Bullens Field
Westfield, MA
24 Upcoming Events
Bushnell Park
Hartford, CT
3 Upcoming Events
Buttonball Barn
South Egremont, MA
1 Upcoming Events
Cabaret at the Shubert Theater - CT
New Haven, CT
2 Upcoming Events
Cadillac Ranch Restaurant
Southington, CT
1 Upcoming Events
Campus Field
Fairfield, CT
5 Upcoming Events
Manchester venues range from large arenas and stadiums to theaters and intimate showrooms. Each venue hosts a rotating schedule of concerts, shows, sports events, and live performances throughout the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Manchester right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Manchester rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Manchester?
Yeah — Manchester doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Manchester?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Manchester, CT. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
Browse Events by Category
Find concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and more in Manchester and nearby areas