Funk Events in Manchester

Funk is rhythm-first music — tight bass grooves, syncopated guitar, and horn stabs that make standing still impossible. From James Brown to Parliament to modern funk bands, the genre is all about the one. Funk nights are guaranteed good times.

Limbo Days - How To Get Up and Fly Tour (Manchester)

The Copper Bar (Band On The Wall)

Thu 1 Oct · 8:00 PM

£20–£22

Live Musicfunkjazzr&b+1

SLOPE

The Deaf Institute

Fri 2 Oct · 7:00 PM

Price TBC

Live Music90selectronicfunk+4

Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late

The Blues Kitchen

Sat 3 Oct · 8:00 PM

£7

Club Nightdiscoelectronicfunk+6

Toy Tonics Jam

Amber's

Sat 3 Oct · 11:00 PM

£15

Club Nightdiscoelectronicfunk+3

Dusk Til Pawn

Dusk Til Pawn

Sun 4 Oct · 3:00 PM

£5

Pub & Barfunkjazzparty classics+2

South Summit

The Deaf Institute

Sun 4 Oct · 7:00 PM

Price TBC

Live Musicfunkhip-hopr&b+2

Beyond The Music 2026

Media City UK

Wed 7 Oct · 9:00 AM

£35

Festivalafrobeatelectronicfunk+7

The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

The Deaf Institute

Sat 10 Oct · 7:00 PM

Price TBC

Live Musicbluescountryfolk+3

Caulbearers - ‘Come Back Home’ Album Launch Party & Gig

The Carlton Club Manchester

Sat 10 Oct · 7:30 PM

£9–£12

Live Musicfunkhip-hopjazz+4

Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late

The Blues Kitchen

Sat 10 Oct · 8:00 PM

£7

Club Nightdiscoelectronicfunk+6

Dusk Til Pawn

Dusk Til Pawn

Sun 11 Oct · 3:00 PM

£5

Pub & Barfunkjazzparty classics+2

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The Deaf Institute

Mon 12 Oct · 7:00 PM

Price TBC

Live Musicelectronicfolkfunk+4

LowDown Brass Band | Manchester, Lions Den

Lions Den

Thu 15 Oct · 7:30 PM

£15

Live Musicfunkhip-hopreggae / dub+1

SECTA SERIES: PREMIERE

The Deaf Institute

Fri 16 Oct · 11:30 PM

Free–£10

Club Nightafrobeatfunkhip-hop+2

The ABBA Day Party: Manchester 💃🕺 SOLD OUT ❌

Impossible Manchester

Sat 17 Oct · 3:00 PM

£10–£20

Day Party70sdiscofunk+2

The ABBA Day Party: Manchester 💃🕺

Impossible Manchester

Sat 17 Oct · 3:00 PM

£10–£20

Day Party70sdiscofunk+2

Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late

The Blues Kitchen

Sat 17 Oct · 8:00 PM

£5

Club Nightdiscoelectronicfunk+6

Dusk Til Pawn

Dusk Til Pawn

Sun 18 Oct · 3:00 PM

£17.50

Pub & Barfunkjazzparty classics+2

Manchester - Come Find Yourself - 30th Anniversary Tour

Band On The Wall

Sun 18 Oct · 7:00 PM

Price TBC

Live Musicfunkhip-hopparty classics+1

Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late

The Blues Kitchen

Sat 24 Oct · 8:00 PM

£8

Club Nightdiscoelectronicfunk+6