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Why should you visit Manchester? Well it's simple really, whatever you’re looking for, Manchester has it. When it comes to nightlife, the city boasts an almost overwhelming amount of diverse clubs to suit everyone's taste, No matter what genre ticks your boxes, you can be sure to get your fix in Manchester.
Venues like Gorilla, South, Soup Kitchen, Hidden, Victoria Warehouse, The White Hotel and more play host to events ranging from cutting edge live music gigs, to underground dance music rave-ups like Homobloc and everything in between. Manchester has a long history of putting on legendary nights (The Hacienda anyone?) and you'll be glad to know that the city continues in this rich vein of form.
Beyond music, it's well worth checking out one of Manchester’s many restaurants to fill up on a huge choice of cuisine including African food and English pub grub. Like shopping? Manchester is renowned for its retail options, from the Trafford Centre to the Arndale in the city centre - or make time for the independents in the Northern Quarter if you're after something unique.
If you are into sport, Manchester is home to two of the biggest football clubs in the UK and if you're not with the opposition, it's well worth checking out the grounds. You can also pay a visit to the Chill Factore which is home to the UK's longest indoor skiing and snowboarding slope.
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Whether it's the latest tour hitting the city or a brand new club opening, our comprehensive Manchester news section has a plethora of up to date information on everything going down in your local haunt.
Popular Manchester venues - find out what's on where
Looking for the best spaces to experience music in Manchester? Here's a detailed run down of the premier establishments across the city, from much loved dingy live music dens up to state of the art clubbing spaces.
O2 Victoria Warehouse
Manchester
M17 1AB
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Rong Indoor Festival 2023
- Sat 30th Sep 2023 at 4:00pm -
Moovin In w/ David Rodigan, Congo Natty, Mad Professor and more
- Fri 5th May 2023 at 9:00pm
Revolution Deansgate Locks
Manchester
M1 5LH
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Saturday X
- Sat 25th Mar 2023 at 10:00pm -
Hotmess! Manchester's Favourite Student £1.50 Drinks All Night!
- Wed 22nd Mar 2023 at 11:00pm -
Speed Dating in Manchester @ Revolution (Ages 30-45)
- Wed 28th Jun 2023 at 7:30pm -
LOOSE! Manchester's Saturday night hotspot! Cheap drinks
- Sat 25th Mar 2023 at 11:00pm
The Castle Hotel
Manchester
M4 1LE
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Jon Kenzie - Manchester Album launch
- Wed 22nd Mar 2023 at 7:00pm -
Vinny Peculiar at The Castle
- Sat 22nd Apr 2023 at 8:00pm -
Legs On Wheels / Ask My Bull @ The Castle Hotel
- Sat 6th May 2023 at 7:30pm
Gullivers
Manchester
M4 1LW
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Aaron Wood: DOOMED (WIP)
- Thu 18th May 2023 at 8:00pm -
novelty island + token honey • live in manchester
- Fri 28th Apr 2023 at 7:00pm
Bridgewater Hall
Manchester
M2 3WS
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Pride Classical - Manchester
- Fri 2nd Jun 2023 at 8:00pm -
The Hallé - Magnificat
- Thu 23rd Mar 2023 at 7:30pm
Frog And Bucket Comedy Club
Manchester
M4 1LJ
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Andrew Ryan - Yes, I just Said That
- Wed 22nd Mar 2023 at 8:00pm -
The Muslims Are Coming - Manchester
- Sun 14th May 2023 at 8:00pm
Rebellion
Manchester
M1 5WZ
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OSTR / Manchester
- Sun 26th Mar 2023 at 7:00pm -
Mick Rossi`s Gun St./ Slaughter and the Dogs
- Sun 6th Aug 2023 at 4:00pm -
Crep Car Boot: Manchester
- Sat 6th May 2023 at 12:00pm -
Crystal Kids : Psychedelic Journey VI
- Sat 1st Apr 2023 at 10:00pm
Gorilla
Manchester
M1 5WW
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Love to be.... Manchester
- Sat 1st Apr 2023 at 11:00pm -
Bombard Groove x Locked In: Madam X, Riz La Teef
- Sat 8th Apr 2023 at 11:00pm -
Rolla - Manchester
- Fri 14th Apr 2023 at 6:30pm -
JBM & 909 Presents: Sasha Afterparty w/ Anthony Pappa
- Sat 29th Apr 2023 at 11:00pm
FAC 251 The Factory
Manchester
M1 7EN
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Factory 251:Friday
- Fri 24th Mar 2023 at 10:00pm -
Definitely Oasis Live - Manchester
- Sat 20th May 2023 at 7:00pm -
Daft Funk Live
- Sat 13th May 2023 at 6:00pm -
Toxic Manchester every Wednesday @ FAC251!
- Wed 22nd Mar 2023 at 11:00pm
The Venue Nightclub
Manchester
M2 5WD
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Courteeners Afterparty CA
- Fri 9th Jun 2023 at 10:30pm -
B-INDIE-GO! Manchesters most interactive club night!
- Thu 23rd Mar 2023 at 8:00pm
O2 Ritz
Manchester
M1 5NQ
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Rakim
- Thu 8th Jun 2023 at 7:00pm -
Roy Ayers - The Farewell Tour
- Thu 11th May 2023 at 7:00pm -
FROM THE JAM 'Beat Surrender' Tour
- Sat 1st Apr 2023 at 7:00pm
Albert Hall
Manchester
M2 5QR
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Eastenderz Manchester
- Sun 9th Apr 2023 at 8:00pm -
Garage Nation Manchester
- Sun 30th Apr 2023 at 9:00pm -
FAC51 The Hacienda
- Sat 8th Jul 2023 at 10:00pm -
BNXN fka BUJU PERFORMING LIVE IN MANCHESTER
- Fri 5th May 2023 at 7:00pm
Manchester Academy
Manchester
M13 9PR
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Channel One Sound System - Manchester Dub Academy
- Sat 29th Apr 2023 at 10:00pm -
Jordan
- Fri 5th May 2023 at 7:00pm -
Summer Jam
- Sat 29th Jul 2023 at 10:00pm -
brother firetribe + one desire plus strale
- Wed 29th Mar 2023 at 7:30pm
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Manchester
M17 1SN
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Manchester Adored
- Sat 25th Mar 2023 at 2:00pm -
Damnation Festival
- Fri 3rd Nov 2023 at 11:00am -
Caribbean Rocks Festival
- Sat 1st Jul 2023 at 1:00pm -
Manchester Made Me Funky - Sugar Rush
- Sat 16th Sep 2023 at 8:00pm
SOUP
Manchester
M1 1DF
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Me Gusta Collective 6th Birthday w/ Arthi
- Sat 25th Mar 2023 at 11:00pm -
SOUP presents: MAREUX
- Wed 12th Jul 2023 at 8:00pm
The Deaf Institute
Manchester
M1 7HE
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Whip-Round
- Thu 23rd Mar 2023 at 11:00pm -
Sticky Heat presents Bay Bryan 'The Meadow' album launch
- Thu 6th Apr 2023 at 7:30pm -
The Anchoress
- Sat 13th May 2023 at 7:00pm -
That 70s Club - Manchester
- Sat 6th May 2023 at 11:00pm
Mint Lounge
Manchester
M4 1LE
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Funkademia at Mint Lounge
- Sat 25th Mar 2023 at 10:30pm -
Funkademia at Mint Lounge
- Sat 6th May 2023 at 10:30pm
Band On The Wall
Manchester
M4 5JZ
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Trevor Nelson's Soul Nation Manchester Easter Special 2023
- Sat 8th Apr 2023 at 10:30pm -
Monthly Moan!
- Sat 1st Apr 2023 at 7:00pm -
Me Gusta Collective: Habibi Funk Part Two
- Fri 26th May 2023 at 11:00pm -
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba
- Sun 4th Jun 2023 at 7:30pm
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