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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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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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Continental GT STEPPERS Manchester
- Sat 2nd Jul 2022 at 10:00pm -
Rong Indoor Festival 2022: Paul van Dyk, Ferry Corsten + More
- Sat 8th Oct 2022 at 7:00pm -
R&B HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY MANCHESTER hosted by Trevor Nelson
- Sat 29th Oct 2022 at 4:30pm -
The Neighbourhood
- Wed 26th Oct 2022 at 7:00pm
Rebellion
Manchester
M1 5WZ
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King Buffalo + Supports
- Tue 19th Jul 2022 at 6:00pm -
The After Party
- Sat 2nd Jul 2022 at 10:00pm -
Damage Manchester Pride
- Fri 26th Aug 2022 at 10:00pm -
BUSSDOWN LAUNCH PARTY
- Fri 29th Jul 2022 at 11:00pm
The Castle Hotel
Manchester
M4 1LE
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the institutes with anhedonia and segarra
- Fri 16th Sep 2022 at 7:00pm -
M(h)aol
- Wed 24th Aug 2022 at 7:30pm
Gullivers
Manchester
M4 1LW
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HUNTAR
- Sun 2nd Oct 2022 at 7:30pm -
Holiday Ghosts
- Thu 1st Sep 2022 at 7:30pm -
Evil Hoof Picnic 2022
- Sat 2nd Jul 2022 at 3:00pm -
Wyldest
- Wed 21st Sep 2022 at 7:30pm
Heaton Park
Manchester
M25 2SW
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TMTC | FEEL GOOD DISCO
- Sat 9th Jul 2022 at 8:00pm -
The Nickelodeon Experience is coming to Manchester
- Tue 23rd Aug 2022 at 9:00am
Bridgewater Hall
Manchester
M2 3WS
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The Hallé - Wild Swans
- Sun 26th Jun 2022 at 3:00pm -
Peppa Pig: My First Concert
- Sat 30th Jul 2022 at 12:00pm
Frog And Bucket Comedy Club
Manchester
M4 1LJ
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Luke Kempner - Macho Macho Man
- Tue 27th Sep 2022 at 8:00pm -
The Muslims Are Coming - Manchester
- Wed 29th Jun 2022 at 7:00pm
AO Arena
Manchester
M3 1AR
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90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever
- Sat 29th Oct 2022 at 4:00pm -
Swedish House Mafia
- Thu 29th Sep 2022 at 7:30pm
The Manchester Lounge
Manchester
M4 2BJ
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Big Bad and Heavy 3 . The Finale
- Fri 26th Aug 2022 at 10:00pm -
Desi Night - Saturday 16th July 2022
- Sat 16th Jul 2022 at 10:00pm -
Red Cup After Party
- Sat 2nd Jul 2022 at 3:00am
FAC 251 The Factory
Manchester
M1 7EN
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Studio88MCR x Waveset Presents: TAKE OFF U18s Event
- Fri 22nd Jul 2022 at 5:00pm -
Factory 251:Friday
- Fri 1st Jul 2022 at 11:00pm -
The Bunny The Bear
- Thu 15th Sep 2022 at 6:00pm -
Toxic Manchester every Wednesday @ FAC251!
- Wed 29th Jun 2022 at 11:00pm
Gorilla
Manchester
M1 5WW
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Wuthering Nights - Kate Bush After Dark
- Sat 8th Oct 2022 at 11:00pm -
Richard Dawson + Circle live at Gorilla
- Fri 8th Jul 2022 at 7:00pm -
Homeshake
- Thu 15th Sep 2022 at 7:30pm -
ASTROWORLD - Manchester's Biggest Freshers Party (700+ RAVERS)
- Mon 19th Sep 2022 at 10:00pm
O2 Ritz
Manchester
M1 5NQ
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Rakim
- Mon 12th Sep 2022 at 7:00pm -
Yard Act
- Fri 25th Nov 2022 at 6:30pm -
Federation: The 20th Anniversary
- Sun 28th Aug 2022 at 11:00pm -
Tank and the Bangas
- Sat 27th Aug 2022 at 6:30pm
Night And Day Cafe
Manchester
M1 1JN
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Wrest + Support - Manchester
- Sun 30th Oct 2022 at 8:00pm -
Hallan, Honey Moon, Average Life Complaints, J.Madden + Fräulein
- Fri 12th Aug 2022 at 7:00pm -
The Utopiates - Manchester
- Sat 9th Jul 2022 at 8:00pm -
Shonen Knife 40th Anniversary UK tour 2022
- Fri 28th Apr 2023 at 8:00pm
Albert Hall
Manchester
M2 5QR
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90s Baby Classical W/ 17-Piece Elemental Orchestra & Guests
- Fri 30th Sep 2022 at 8:00pm -
ESSENTIAL
- Sat 27th Aug 2022 at 10:00pm -
The Horrors + Giant Swan + Mandy, Indiana + PC World
- Sat 26th Nov 2022 at 6:00pm -
Mica Millar 'Heaven Knows' Album Launch at Albert Hall
- Sun 25th Sep 2022 at 7:00pm
Manchester Academy
Manchester
M13 9PR
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Manchester Reggae Festival
- Sat 30th Jul 2022 at 2:00pm -
brother firetribe + one desire plus strale
- Wed 29th Mar 2023 at 7:30pm
South
Manchester
M2 6DQ
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Clint Boon // Madchester Forever
- Sat 2nd Jul 2022 at 11:00pm -
SUMMERS GONE SOUTH: Max Dean, Nathan Inman, Rendr: Sound Pursuit
- Sat 23rd Jul 2022 at 10:00pm -
full tilt
- Fri 22nd Jul 2022 at 9:00pm
Antwerp Mansion
Manchester
M14 5RF
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Antwerp Mansion Ghost Hunt
- Fri 28th Oct 2022 at 9:00pm -
IDKBIT* Manchester
- Sun 3rd Jul 2022 at 8:00pm
SOUP
Manchester
M1 1DF
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EAT SHIT!
- Fri 8th Jul 2022 at 8:00pm -
Still House Plants + Lady-Lamp
- Thu 21st Jul 2022 at 7:30pm
The Deaf Institute
Manchester
M1 7HE
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Technology MCR Presents
- Fri 1st Jul 2022 at 11:00pm -
Freestylin' meets Shiftless Shuffle
- Sun 31st Jul 2022 at 5:00pm -
Clint Boon Madchester // Indie Classics
- Sat 30th Jul 2022 at 11:00pm -
Non Stop Styles (Manchester)
- Sat 16th Jul 2022 at 11:00pm
Mint Lounge
Manchester
M4 1LE
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Funkademia at Mint Lounge
- Sat 2nd Jul 2022 at 10:30pm -
Piano in the City
- Fri 1st Jul 2022 at 11:00pm -
freak fridays hiphop & rnb party
- Fri 8th Jul 2022 at 11:00pm
Band On The Wall
Manchester
M4 5JZ
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Hempress Sativa & The Unconquerebels
- Thu 11th Aug 2022 at 7:30pm -
Un-Convention Manchester 2022
- Thu 7th Jul 2022 at 10:00am -
Kill-Joy presents Maruja & Charlie Marriott DJ Set
- Thu 25th Aug 2022 at 10:00pm -
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
- Wed 24th Aug 2022 at 7:30pm
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