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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 Club, Sound Control, South, Soup Kitchen, Sankeys, Hidden and Antwerp Mansion 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.
Initial Pangaea Festival line up announced
26th April 2018
A perfect Circle Manchester show unveiled
24th April 2018
Frank Turner Manchester Victoria Warehouse show unveiled
23rd April 2018
Space Dimension Controller announced for Manchester show
20th April 2018
Five of the best: Parklife
20th April 2018
Pete Doherty to headline Blackthorn Festival
19th April 2018
Manchester Psych Fest 2018 line up unveiled
18th April 2018
Fakear interview: Wild Spirit
18th April 2018
The Hidden Forest opens this May
16th April 2018
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.
Victoria Warehouse
Manchester
M17 1AB
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FA Cup Final Live Screening
- Sat 19th May 2018 at 12:00pm -
Reggae loves manchester festival 2018
- Fri 4th May 2018 at 7:00pm -
Rong Pres. FSOE 550 UK 'A World Beyond'
- Sat 29th Sep 2018 at 7:00pm -
PROGRESS Chapter 69: Be Here Now
- Sun 20th May 2018 at 1:30pm
O2 Ritz
Manchester
M1 5NQ
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IllumiNaughty presents: Beyond The Looking Glass Pt2, Manchester
- Sat 28th Apr 2018 at 10:00pm -
Bashment Vs RnB OLD Skool Vs NEW Skool
- Sun 6th May 2018 at 10:00pm -
Ultimate Power
- Fri 27th Apr 2018 at 10:30pm -
The Mouse Outfit
- Fri 18th May 2018 at 7:00pm
The Castle Hotel
Manchester
M4 1LE
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9825; Rosey PM, Rachel Hillary and The Capoeira Band ♡
- Sun 27th May 2018 at 7:00pm -
The One Hundred Club - Single Launch
- Fri 1st Jun 2018 at 7:30pm -
Music Of The Future Proudly Presents...
- Fri 22nd Jun 2018 at 7:00pm -
TG Lee and The Rago Band EP Launch
- Fri 18th May 2018 at 7:00pm
Gullivers
Manchester
M4 1LW
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Chris Tavener - 'Is He Joking?' Live Album Launch
- Fri 27th Apr 2018 at 8:00pm -
The Undercover Hippy
- Thu 3rd May 2018 at 7:30pm -
Snail Mail
- Sun 20th May 2018 at 7:30pm -
Evil Hoof Picnic 2
- Sat 21st Jul 2018 at 3:00pm
Bridgewater Hall
Manchester
M2 3WS
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An Evening with Joan Baez
- Mon 25th Feb 2019 at 7:30pm -
The Hallé - Thrills, Chills and Spills!
- Sat 28th Apr 2018 at 7:30pm -
Music for the Mind and Soul
- Sun 29th Apr 2018 at 12:30pm -
Billy Ocean
- Mon 12th Nov 2018 at 7:00pm
Rebellion
Manchester
M1 5WZ
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Ashbeck Audio: Label Launch ft Exile, Motiv, Epicentre & More
- Sat 28th Apr 2018 at 11:00pm -
Relapse VS Masters of Drum & Bass - Just £3.50 [Limited!]
- Fri 4th May 2018 at 11:00pm -
BADGERFEST The Sequel 2018
- Sat 13th Oct 2018 at 2:00pm -
Tragedy: The All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond, plus support
- Wed 16th May 2018 at 7:00pm
Albert Hall
Manchester
M2 5QR
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Glitterbox Manchester
- Sun 6th May 2018 at 9:00pm -
Strange Waves - Unknown Mortal Orchestra & Deerhunter
- Sat 26th May 2018 at 5:00pm -
Jon Hopkins - Live
- Sun 11th Nov 2018 at 7:00pm -
The Dualers
- Sat 27th Apr 2019 at 7:00pm
FAC 251 The Factory
Manchester
M1 7EN
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Better in the 90's
- Tue 8th May 2018 at 11:00pm -
M1 Festival
- Tue 22nd May 2018 at 6:00pm -
Definitely Oasis - Bank Holiday Special
- Sun 27th May 2018 at 7:00pm -
Brother Firetribe
- Wed 13th Jun 2018 at 7:00pm
Manchester Academy
Manchester
M13 9PR
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Pangaea: Made In Manchester
- Thu 7th Jun 2018 at 10:00pm -
Detlef B2B Latmun
- Sat 28th Apr 2018 at 10:00pm -
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
- Sat 7th Jul 2018 at 7:00pm -
808 State : 30
- Fri 21st Dec 2018 at 9:00pm
The Lowry
Salford
M50 3AZ
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Contact and The Lowry present: Sophie Willan - Branded
- Thu 31st May 2018 at 8:00pm -
Hal Cruttenden 'Chubster' UK Tour 2018
- Sat 6th Oct 2018 at 8:00pm -
Tez Ilyas: Teztify
- Sun 29th Apr 2018 at 8:00pm -
Katie Melua
- Sun 2nd Dec 2018 at 7:00pm
Gorilla
Manchester
M1 5WW
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Horse Meat Disco
- Fri 27th Apr 2018 at 11:00pm -
HALCYON x Haus22 | Reinier Zonneveld (Extended Live Debut Set)
- Sat 21st Jul 2018 at 11:00pm -
CULT Presents: Objekt + Kerrie (live)
- Sat 28th Apr 2018 at 11:00pm -
RA The Rugged Man
- Tue 15th May 2018 at 7:00pm
Night And Day Cafe
Manchester
M1 1JN
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FLEX // 80s Disco // Fri 4th May // Night & Day
- Fri 4th May 2018 at 11:00pm -
Foxe
- Fri 27th Apr 2018 at 8:00pm -
45 Live Manchester with Pete Isaac
- Sat 5th May 2018 at 11:00pm -
King of the Slums
- Sat 23rd Jun 2018 at 8:00pm
The Ruby Lounge
Manchester
M4 1QB
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remake remodel bowie night
- Sat 5th May 2018 at 11:00pm -
Break Stuff - A Night of Nu-Metal Nostalgia
- Sat 28th Apr 2018 at 11:00pm -
The Dualers
- Sat 12th May 2018 at 7:00pm -
Noel Gallagher MTV Unplugged *(Tribute)* Manchester
- Sat 30th Jun 2018 at 7:00pm
Band On The Wall
Manchester
M4 5JZ
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Trevor Nelson's Soul Nation, Manchester
- Fri 29th Jun 2018 at 11:00pm -
Mario Biondi
- Wed 24th Oct 2018 at 7:00pm -
Waxahatchee
- Wed 13th Jun 2018 at 7:30pm -
Sons of Kemet
- Sun 28th Oct 2018 at 7:00pm
South
Manchester
M2 6DQ
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You&Me In The Courtyard present Shonky [apollonia]
- Sun 6th May 2018 at 2:00pm -
South presents Mason Collective & Pineal Groove
- Fri 11th May 2018 at 11:00pm -
South Presents : Dale Howard & Pineal Groove
- Fri 25th May 2018 at 11:00pm -
D.O.P.E
- Thu 5th Jul 2018 at 11:00pm
The Deaf Institute
Manchester
M1 7HE
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Motherfunkers Jungle Boogie
- Fri 4th May 2018 at 10:00pm -
Jazzhop: A Live Tribute to Dilla
- Thu 3rd May 2018 at 10:00pm -
Lean & Bop - END of EXAMS BASH
- Tue 5th Jun 2018 at 10:00pm -
Addison Groove | Afro Bass Set | Beng Beng Beng Launch
- Fri 15th Jun 2018 at 11:00pm
Soup Kitchen
Manchester
M1 1DF
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Fakear
- Fri 27th Apr 2018 at 7:30pm -
A Hawk and A Hacksaw
- Sun 29th Apr 2018 at 7:00pm -
EPIC BEARD MEN - Sage Francis + B.Dolan
- Sat 25th Aug 2018 at 7:00pm -
The Longcut live at Soup Kitchen
- Fri 4th May 2018 at 7:00pm
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Manchester
M17 1SN
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Sidewinder Oldskool Festival & Outdoor Oldskool Garage BBQ
- Sat 5th May 2018 at 5:00pm -
SARA COX presents Just Can't Get Enough 80s
- Sat 24th Nov 2018 at 8:00pm -
The Great Northern SKA Festival feat Ali Campbell's UB40 Concert
- Sat 18th Aug 2018 at 2:00pm
Mint Lounge
Manchester
M4 1LE
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Funkademia with Adil KhanFu
- Sat 28th Apr 2018 at 10:30pm -
Top Of The Pops with Joe Packman & Chris Styles
- Fri 27th Apr 2018 at 10:30pm
Heaton Park
Manchester
M25 2SW
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Parklife 2018
- Sat 9th Jun 2018 at 10:30am -
Race for Life Pretty Muddy and 5K
- Sat 14th Jul 2018 at 10:00am
The Lounge
Manchester
M4 2BJ
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Scavi & Ray Payweekender party
- Sat 28th Apr 2018 at 10:00pm -
Afrobeats Meets Soca - Manchester
- Fri 1st Jun 2018 at 10:00pm
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Irrespective of whether you're a first time visitor to the city, a frequently returning guest or a lifelong inhabitant, our guides are essential reading for anyone looking to make the most of their time in Manchester.
Manchester Restaurants guide
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New Year's Eve in Manchester
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