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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 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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Latest news from around Manchester
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.
Top 5 Hacienda Tracks: Picked by the residents
18th March 2019
Sounds from the Other City 2019 announces full line up
14th March 2019
The Game UK tour dates announced
12th March 2019
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Manchester date announced
12th March 2019
Nick Murphy Manchester date unveiled
11th March 2019
Moovin Festival line up and tickets info revealed
22nd February 2019
Crazy P announce live dates across the UK
18th February 2019
More names added to Parklife line up
15th February 2019
Seventh Manchester Psych Fest unveils details of seismic line up
15th February 2019
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.
Albert Hall
Manchester
M2 5QR
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Retro Albert Hall 2.0
- Sat 26th Oct 2019 at 9:00pm -
Whitney
- Thu 28th Nov 2019 at 7:00pm -
Sink The Pink
- Fri 5th Apr 2019 at 9:00pm -
The Dualers
- Sat 27th Apr 2019 at 7:00pm
Rebellion
Manchester
M1 5WZ
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A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH
- Sat 23rd Mar 2019 at 7:00pm -
Heavy Bizniz - Kenny Ken B2B Saxxon / Basstripper plus many more
- Fri 5th Apr 2019 at 11:00pm -
Riffolution Festival 2019
- Sat 30th Mar 2019 at 1:30pm -
Benny L, Shimon, Trimer & many more tba! 10 Years Of AudioPorn! MCR
- Sat 27th Apr 2019 at 11:00pm
Bridgewater Hall
Manchester
M2 3WS
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The Hallé - Nielsen's Fifth Symphony
- Thu 21st Mar 2019 at 7:30pm -
MFMS: Josh Feinberg & Kousic Sen
- Sun 31st Mar 2019 at 1:00pm -
Magic of Motown
- Fri 31st May 2019 at 7:30pm -
Abc
- Fri 12th Apr 2019 at 7:00pm
The Lowry
Salford
M50 3AZ
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The Cult of K*nzo by Paula Varjack
- Thu 30th May 2019 at 8:00pm -
Eleanor Conway’s, ‘Walk of Shame - Part 2 (Reality Bites)’ UK To
- Sat 18th May 2019 at 7:00pm -
Vulvarine: A New Musical
- Thu 11th Jul 2019 at 8:00pm -
Bernadette Peters Live
- Sun 16th Jun 2019 at 8:00pm
Mint Lounge
Manchester
M4 1LE
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Funkademia with Adam Unsworth (Audiowhores)
- Sat 23rd Mar 2019 at 10:30pm -
Riot Jazz presents SWINDLE - Live - 'No More Normal' LP Tour
- Fri 22nd Mar 2019 at 9:00pm -
Back By Dope Demand
- Sun 21st Apr 2019 at 10:00pm -
Labyrinth: a Bowie + 80s Disco in Manchester (Friday 5th April)
- Fri 5th Apr 2019 at 11:00pm
FAC 251 The Factory
Manchester
M1 7EN
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QUIDS IN Mondays at Factory
- Mon 18th Mar 2019 at 11:00pm -
The Total Stone Roses
- Fri 19th Apr 2019 at 7:00pm -
Sex Gang Children
- Fri 3rd May 2019 at 7:00pm -
Breeze Manchester Headline
- Sat 18th May 2019 at 7:00pm
O2 Ritz
Manchester
M1 5NQ
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Twisted Wheel plus Specials Guests
- Fri 15th Nov 2019 at 7:00pm -
Welcome to the Acoustic Rave II - Showhawk Duo - Manchester
- Fri 5th Apr 2019 at 7:00pm -
Jacquees Live in Concert
- Thu 11th Apr 2019 at 7:00pm -
John Bramwell & The Full Harmonic Convergence
- Thu 7th Nov 2019 at 7:00pm
South
Manchester
M2 6DQ
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Whippin Records Label party W/ Mason collective + Friends
- Sun 5th May 2019 at 11:00pm -
Whiney w/ Inja + Support
- Thu 4th Apr 2019 at 11:00pm -
Lucid Juice 002 - Commix & Support
- Thu 28th Mar 2019 at 11:00pm -
Clint Boon // Courteeners Afterparty
- Sat 15th Jun 2019 at 11:00pm
Manchester Academy
Manchester
M13 9PR
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Kaluki Presents Solid Grooves
- Sun 5th May 2019 at 11:30pm -
Manchester Reggae Festival
- Sat 4th May 2019 at 11:00pm -
The Cinematic Orchestra
- Sat 30th Mar 2019 at 7:00pm -
The Game
- Tue 26th Mar 2019 at 7:00pm
Night And Day Cafe
Manchester
M1 1JN
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After All Festival
- Sun 19th May 2019 at 5:30pm -
Boogarins at Night & Day
- Sat 20th Jul 2019 at 7:30pm -
Bob Log III
- Sun 31st Mar 2019 at 8:00pm -
THE NIGHT & DAY SHOWCASE
- Wed 27th Mar 2019 at 8:00pm
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Manchester
M17 1SN
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Sidewinder Oldskool Summer Festival
- Sat 4th May 2019 at 5:00pm -
Madchester in Wonderland
- Sat 23rd Mar 2019 at 12:00pm -
Rain Dance Colour Festival #ColourItUp #RDC2019
- Sat 27th Apr 2019 at 12:00pm -
Manchester Reggae Festival 2019
- Sat 30th Nov 2019 at 4:00pm
Gullivers
Manchester
M4 1LW
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When in Manchester Festival
- Sat 20th Apr 2019 at 2:30pm -
The Undercover Hippy @ Gullivers, Manchester
- Sun 31st Mar 2019 at 7:00pm -
RMT Music present Daniel Romano
- Thu 2nd May 2019 at 7:30pm -
John Fairhurst - The Divided Kingdom album tour
- Wed 10th Apr 2019 at 7:00pm
The Castle Hotel
Manchester
M4 1LE
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Strange Cages + Working Men's Club
- Fri 29th Mar 2019 at 7:45pm -
Lincoln Durham
- Wed 11th Sep 2019 at 7:30pm -
Graceland + Special guests
- Fri 12th Apr 2019 at 7:30pm -
Unsigned Bands Of The North 3
- Thu 4th Apr 2019 at 7:30pm
Soup Kitchen
Manchester
M1 1DF
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Cong Burn: Leif
- Fri 19th Apr 2019 at 11:00pm -
Zutekh presents HAAi (All Night Long)
- Fri 5th Apr 2019 at 11:00pm -
Soup Kitchen x Notre Dance - Gene On Earth & Tom VR
- Sat 30th Mar 2019 at 11:00pm -
Tama Sumo presents... Lakuti & Tama Sumo All Night Long
- Fri 22nd Mar 2019 at 11:00pm
The Deaf Institute
Manchester
M1 7HE
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BTB Bday w/ Deadbeat UK, Bou, DJ Hybrid, KY Warhead +Loads More!
- Fri 22nd Mar 2019 at 11:00pm -
Lean & Bop Presents - Travis Scott Vs Migos
- Tue 19th Mar 2019 at 11:00pm -
Bollox Easter Sunday Riot
- Sun 21st Apr 2019 at 11:00pm -
SoulJam / Manchester / Family Affair
- Thu 28th Mar 2019 at 11:00pm
Gorilla
Manchester
M1 5WW
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Retro Bank Holiday Sunday at Gorilla w/ K-Klass
- Sun 21st Apr 2019 at 11:00pm -
Secret Garden Rave - Manchester
- Sat 27th Jul 2019 at 10:00pm -
Sun Ra Arkestra & Pete Rock
- Wed 1st May 2019 at 7:00pm -
Pachanga w/ Lovely Laura, Ben Santiago & Paul Taylor
- Sat 4th May 2019 at 11:00pm
Band On The Wall
Manchester
M4 5JZ
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Fleetmac Wood presents Gold Dust Disco - Manchester
- Fri 12th Apr 2019 at 11:00pm -
FOUNDATION
- Sun 21st Apr 2019 at 10:00pm -
Too Many Zooz
- Sun 19th May 2019 at 8:00pm -
Lowkey
- Sun 14th Apr 2019 at 7:00pm
Manchester Arena
Manchester
M3 1AR
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Kodak Black Live in Concert ft Special Guest
- Fri 22nd Mar 2019 at 4:00pm -
Nicki Minaj - The Nickihndrxx Tour
- Mon 18th Mar 2019 at 6:30pm -
Mrs Brown
- Fri 12th Apr 2019 at 6:00pm -
Shawn Mendes
- Sun 7th Apr 2019 at 7:30pm
Heaton Park
Manchester
M25 2SW
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Parklife 2019
- Sun 9th Jun 2019 at 10:30am -
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
- Fri 7th Jun 2019 at 4:00pm -
Manchester Pretty Muddy 5K & Kids
- Sat 13th Jul 2019 at 10:00am
Victoria Warehouse
Manchester
M17 1AB
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King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard
- Thu 3rd Oct 2019 at 7:00pm -
The Bass Music Awards 2019
- Sun 21st Apr 2019 at 9:00pm -
Circa Waves
- Fri 19th Apr 2019 at 7:00pm
The Venue Nightclub
Manchester
M2 5WD
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Suede: Post-Gig, Sci-Fi Meltdown!
- Fri 19th Apr 2019 at 10:30pm -
Courteeners Afterparty
- Sat 15th Jun 2019 at 10:30pm
Frog And Bucket Comedy Club
Manchester
M4 1LJ
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Big Change Society's Comedy Night
- Tue 26th Mar 2019 at 7:00pm -
Kiri Pritchard-McLean - Victim, Complex
- Sun 12th May 2019 at 8:00pm
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