Stand up Comedy @ Joshua Brooks
Stand-up comedy featuring top North West talent at Joshua Brooks Bar.
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Events in Wythenshawe this week feature live music, comedy, and community gatherings from 19 April to 26 April 2026. Local tribute acts perform at established spots like Manchester Academy 3, where Erasure’s greatest hits are played alongside country sets featuring Luke Combs’ songs in an informal setting that often continues into the early hours. Acoustic nights take place monthly at The Pudding Mill Community Centre near Wythenshawe Park, spotlighting emerging local musicians and drawing regulars from nearby housing estates.
Comedy programming includes stand-up events held every Wednesday evening at Newall Green Farm, its converted barn space now used for cultural functions. These sessions attract diverse audiences and often lead to informal discussions that continue into the night, supported by low-lighting and community tables set across the room.
For inclusive activity, roller discos are scheduled on Friday evenings at Wythenshawe Forum’s open grassed area, welcoming participants of all ages onto inline skates or rollerskis. These events use digital playlists with curated 90s and early 2000s tracks to guide movement across the field.
Fitness opportunities include beginner climbing classes held on Sundays at Big Depot Climbing Centre in South Manchester, accessible via bus routes from Metrolink stops or Manchester Airport Line stations. These sessions are designed for first-time attendees and operate with limited capacity due to equipment constraints.
Families attending such events may observe ongoing changes within the estate’s landscape: some 1960s flats have been removed without public notice, while Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden remains hard to access during peak times due to inadequate signage. Despite this, local residents continue participating in shared civic life through music and recreation at Wythenshawe Park, Newall Green Farm site boundaries, or community hubs near the Metrolink corridor. Check listings below for precise timings and locations.
Stand-up comedy featuring top North West talent at Joshua Brooks Bar.
A family-friendly roller disco event at Wythenshawe Forum, open to all ages with skate rentals available.
A tribute act performs Erasure's greatest hits in a live concert at Manchester Academy 3.
A tribute show celebrating Luke Combs and Chris Stapleton with live country music performances.
Acoustic music night featuring local artist Ethan Booth with support acts and late after party at Elevation13.
A social event hosted by Unified Dating to help singles meet new people in Manchester.
Collective Records hosts a Manchester debut event featuring Mason Talbot at Bee Noir.
A beginner-friendly climbing session at Big Depot Climbing Centre in Manchester, designed for plus-size participants.