Events in Salford From 11th May – 17th May 2026

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You can find events in Salford this week across music, comedy, and skills development. Live gigs range from open mic nights at The Trading Route to DJ sets at Texture in MediaCityUK. Check venues like The Eagle Inn for local bands and Ramona Manchester for underground electronic music. For comedy, look to Creatures Comedy Club, which hosts regular stand-up and interactive shows. Workshops for professionals are available, including one at Salford Lads Club. The Kings Arms occasionally hosts immersive dinner theatre, though those events are typically held in East London. If you're looking for a relaxed evening, consider the coffee chat at Pendleton Gateway, which occurs every Tuesday. The city’s industrial heritage still influences its cultural calendar; talks on Salford’s textile past may be hosted at Ordsall Hall. With MediaCityUK now central to the city's identity, events around digital creativity are common. The Manchester Metrolink Eccles line and Salford Central station offer reliable access to most events. A short drive away, you'll find venues like The Deaf Institute, which regularly hosts themed music nights. For a more local feel, independent bars and eateries around Chapel Street offer a range of food and drink options. Don’t miss the immersive dinner performance at The Kings Arms, though it’s hosted in East London. Plan your week by checking transport links, especially the Metrolink, which runs through key venues. For the latest times and locations, review the listings below.

Monday 11th May

Watw & Billie Skreamz-manchester

· Nightlife & Music

We Are The Weirdos and Billie Skreamz co-headline a live music night at The Eagle Inn Salford.

Tuesday 12th May

Open Mic Night

· Nightlife & Music

An open mic night returns every Tuesday at The Trading Route with performers showcasing original music and comedy.

Wednesday 13th May

Reign Collective -Cse Workshop For Professionals Salford 13th May

· Nightlife & Music

Professionals from Salford attend a skills-building workshop hosted by Reign Collective at Salford Lads Club.

Dinner With The Wolves

· Nightlife & Music

A dramatic dinner theatre experience exploring friendship and memory at The Kings Arms in East London.

Myp Supper Club @ Tangerine

· Food & Drink

MYP Supper Club at Tangerine features a shared small plate banquet dinner.

Laugh Therapy || Creatures Comedy Club

· Nightlife & Music

LAUGH THERAPY is a New York-style comedy club featuring multiple shows weekly in Manchester.

Thursday 14th May

What The Heckle? || Creatures Comedy Club

· Nightlife & Music

Comedians perform two-minute sets at Creatures Comedy Club, followed by three minutes of audience heckling.

Friday 15th May

Better Off Coffee & Chat at Pendleton Gateway

· Pendleton Gateway · Food & Drink

A community coffee chat event at Pendleton Gateway featuring casual conversation and refreshments.

Kanto Cabaret - Pokemon Themed Drag Show!

· Nightlife & Music

A Pokemon-themed drag cabaret celebration featuring a star cast and Sally TM at Rewind MCR.

Ramona Club x Charlie Fleig (Doodle)

· Nightlife & Music

Charlie Fleig (DOODLE) performs a weekend DJ set at Ramona Manchester with free entry.

Rob Auton And Rich Hardisty Wip Double Bill

· Nightlife & Music

Comedians Rob Auton and Rich Hardisty perform their new stand-up shows at Fairfield Social Club.

Bollywood Dhamaka & Karaoke : White Edition

· Nightlife & Music

A white-themed Bollywood karaoke night with glow-in-the-dark attire at La Gitane in Manchester.

25 Years of Dispatch Recordings

· Nightlife & Music

Dispatch Recordings celebrates 25 years with a live music event at Joshua Brooks.

Saturday 16th May

Indie Discoteque (Manchester)

· Nightlife & Music

Indie Discoteque returns to The Deaf Institute in Manchester for a night of indie pop and festival anthems.

Off The Bloc x Makino Present: Monrroe & Duskee

· Nightlife & Music

Off The Bloc presents a live music event featuring Monrroe & Duskee at Kable in Manchester.

Just Like Heaven: Alt 80s Night (Manchester)

· Nightlife & Music

An 1980s alternative music night featuring iconic underground hits at The Deaf Institute.

Sectors

· Nightlife & Music

A Manchester night featuring underground Grime, 140BPM, and UK Garage music with deep bass and underground energy.

Putrid Pile - Manchester

· Nightlife & Music

Brutal death metal band Putrid Pile performs an intimate gig at SOUP in Manchester.

Saturday Afternoon Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

· Nightlife & Music

Four hand-picked comedians perform live at Creatures Comedy Club every Saturday afternoon.

Sunday 17th May

Salford Lads Club Reopens After £450,000 Transformation

· Salford Lads Club · Culture & Arts

The Salford Lads Club reopens after a £450,000 renovation, marking a key community milestone.

A Taste of Honey to be Performed at Salford Theatre

· Salford Arts Theatre · Culture & Arts

The play 'A Taste of Honey' is performed at Salford theatre.

Chance Peña

· Nightlife & Music

Comedian Chance Peña performs a stand-up comedy show at the O2 Ritz in Manchester.

Whip Round

· Nightlife & Music

A live music event featuring diverse artists at The Deaf Institute in Manchester.

Manchester United v Nottingham Forest

· Fitness & Outdoors

Manchester United hosts Nottingham Forest in a Premier League football match at Old Trafford.

Colm r. Mcguinness

· Nightlife & Music

Comedian Colm R. McGuinness performs a stand-up comedy show at The Deaf Institute in Manchester.

The Karate Kid - The Musical

· Culture & Arts

The Karate Kid - The Musical premieres at the Palace Theatre in Manchester.