| What | When | Where |
| Manchester Irish Festival | March | Manchester |
| The Grand National | April | Liverpool |
| Liverpool Sound City | May | Liverpool |
| Chester Races | May | Chester |
| Manchester International Festival | July (ever other year) | Manchester |
| Manchester Jazz Festival | July | Manchester |
| Wigan Jazz Festival | July | Wigan |
| Ironman UK | July | Bolton |
| Kendal Calling | August | Kendal |
| Manchester Pride | August | Manchester |
| Southport Flower Show | August | Southport |
| Rochdale Feel Good Festival | August | Rochdale |
| Ramsbottom Festival | September | Ramsbottom |
| Manchester Food & Drink Festival | September | Manchester |
| Southport Air Show | September | Southport |
| Liverpool Food & Drink Festival | September | Liverpool |
| Liverpool Comedy Festival | September | Liverpool |
| Blackpool Illuminations | September and Ocotber | Blackpool |
| Liverpool Irish Festival | Ocotober | Liverpool |
| Manchester Science Festival | October | Manchester |
| Manchester Literature Festival | October | Manchester |
| Manchester Christmas Markets | November and December | Manchester |
