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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.
Caribou announces 2020 album - how to find tour dates and tickets
4th December 2019
Sweet Harmony: new retrospective rave exhibition to open in Manchester
29th November 2019
The Libertines: 20 of the best from the Likely Lads (playlist)
29th November 2019
Giggs: the best of Hollowman (playlist)
27th November 2019
The best New Year's Day parties in the UK
25th November 2019
Why Fontaines D.C. are the band of 2019
21st November 2019
How to get your Neighbourhood Weekender 2020 tickets
19th November 2019
The best New Year's Eve parties in the UK
18th November 2019
Techno marching band Meute announce 5 UK dates in April 2020
12th November 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.
O2 Victoria Warehouse
Manchester
M17 1AB
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Hellfire 3.0
- Sat 1st Feb 2020 at 9:00pm -
Caribou - Live
- Fri 3rd Apr 2020 at 7:00pm -
Beat Horizon
- Sat 25th Jan 2020 at 1:00pm -
The Libertines
- Wed 11th Dec 2019 at 7:00pm
Night And Day Cafe
Manchester
M1 1JN
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Jazztaposition
- Tue 17th Dec 2019 at 8:00pm -
Me Gusta NYE at Night & Day cafe!
- Tue 31st Dec 2019 at 10:00pm -
Pygmy Twylyte play the music of Frank Zappa
- Sun 19th Apr 2020 at 7:30pm -
The Blank Tapes
- Fri 13th Dec 2019 at 8:00pm
Gullivers
Manchester
M4 1LW
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TINFOILS plus Special Guests
- Sat 11th Jan 2020 at 7:30pm -
The Peach Fuzz - Manchester
- Thu 5th Mar 2020 at 7:30pm -
Scruffy Bear Live With Moonrunners & Primal
- Sun 9th Feb 2020 at 7:30pm -
Evil Hoof Picnic 4
- Sat 18th Jul 2020 at 2:00pm
Bridgewater Hall
Manchester
M2 3WS
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The Hallé - Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Delights
- Wed 11th Dec 2019 at 2:15pm -
Seven Things I've Learned: An Evening With Ira Glass
- Sun 17th May 2020 at 7:00pm -
Jamie Cullum
- Wed 25th Mar 2020 at 7:00pm -
Kim Wilde’s Greatest Hits UK Tour
- Fri 18th Sep 2020 at 7:00pm
Rebellion
Manchester
M1 5WZ
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Senser + Special Guests
- Fri 20th Mar 2020 at 6:00pm -
Noasis - The Definitive Tribute to Oasis
- Fri 20th Dec 2019 at 6:00pm -
Kodiak X Flexout Audio 2.0
- Fri 17th Jan 2020 at 11:00pm -
SLAUGHTER BITE BACK 2020
- Sat 28th Mar 2020 at 6:00pm
Gorilla
Manchester
M1 5WW
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SoulJam | Return of the Disco | Manchester
- Thu 12th Dec 2019 at 11:00pm -
Low Steppa presents Boiling Point
- Fri 20th Mar 2020 at 11:00pm -
Kokoroko
- Thu 30th Jan 2020 at 7:00pm -
Secret Garden Rave - Manchester
- Sat 14th Mar 2020 at 10:00pm
O2 Ritz
Manchester
M1 5NQ
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Trevor Nelson's Soul Nation Christmas Party
- Sat 28th Dec 2019 at 9:00pm -
Dub Fx + Special Guests
- Sat 22nd Feb 2020 at 6:30pm -
Ultimate Power - Christmas Special
- Fri 13th Dec 2019 at 10:30pm -
Beak
- Sat 8th Feb 2020 at 8:30pm
Albert Hall
Manchester
M2 5QR
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Solardo Manchester
- Fri 28th Feb 2020 at 11:00pm -
Essential 20
- Sun 12th Apr 2020 at 9:00pm -
Pure Garage New Years Eve
- Tue 31st Dec 2019 at 9:00pm -
Big Thief
- Sun 1st Mar 2020 at 7:00pm
Manchester Academy
Manchester
M13 9PR
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Love 90's R&B-New Year's Eve
- Tue 31st Dec 2019 at 10:00pm -
Sanchez & Barrington Levy
- Fri 21st Feb 2020 at 9:00pm -
Fiesta Bombarda x WAH - Gentleman's Dub Club
- Sat 29th Feb 2020 at 7:30pm -
Dhp presents Milky Chance
- Tue 4th Feb 2020 at 7:00pm
Soup Kitchen
Manchester
M1 1DF
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Transmission Funk presents Byron The Aquarius [All Night Long]
- Thu 12th Dec 2019 at 11:00pm -
Remake Remodel Rock n Roll Christmas
- Mon 9th Dec 2019 at 11:00pm -
Lunar x Strictly 140 // Bengal Sound (MCR Debut)
- Fri 14th Feb 2020 at 11:00pm -
Barney Artist
- Thu 12th Dec 2019 at 7:30pm
Mint Lounge
Manchester
M4 1LE
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Maximes x Monroes x BBDD
- Thu 26th Dec 2019 at 10:00pm -
Hit & Run presents DRS & LSB Album Launch & Sinai Fundraiser
- Fri 27th Dec 2019 at 10:30pm -
Bloc2Bloc,BassCulture,DropJawAudio (Bass Culture's 7th Birthday)
- Fri 13th Dec 2019 at 10:00pm -
Funkademia with Dj KhanFu
- Sat 14th Dec 2019 at 10:30pm
Band On The Wall
Manchester
M4 5JZ
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Mungo's Hi FI Weekender
- Fri 17th Jan 2020 at 9:00pm -
Banana Hill with Awesome Tapes From Africa
- Sat 22nd Feb 2020 at 11:00pm -
Make A Scene and Live Cinema UK - Interactive Cabaret screening
- Fri 10th Jan 2020 at 8:00pm -
Moonchild
- Tue 18th Feb 2020 at 7:00pm
The Deaf Institute
Manchester
M1 7HE
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Lean & Bop - Christmas Party
- Tue 10th Dec 2019 at 11:00pm -
Bollox NYE
- Tue 31st Dec 2019 at 10:00pm -
VOTES of GARAGE: The Election Selection w/ Zed Bias & Chimpo
- Thu 12th Dec 2019 at 11:00pm -
California Love (90s/00s Hip Hop and R&B)
- Fri 20th Dec 2019 at 11:00pm
Manchester Academy 2
Manchester
M13 9PR
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Kingdom Events Presents: Hard Kingdom on Saturday 28th December
- Sat 28th Dec 2019 at 10:00pm -
Aslan
- Sat 21st Dec 2019 at 7:00pm -
65 Days Of Static
- Fri 15th May 2020 at 7:30pm -
WAH - My Nu Leng & M8's Tour
- Fri 20th Mar 2020 at 12:00am
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Manchester
M17 1SN
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Sidewinder Oldskool Summer Festival 2020
- Sat 2nd May 2020 at 2:00pm -
Rockchester
- Sat 4th Apr 2020 at 2:00pm -
Ashanti / Ginuwine / Mario
- Sat 1st Feb 2020 at 7:00pm -
Great Northern SKA Festival
- Sat 22nd Aug 2020 at 2:00pm
South
Manchester
M2 6DQ
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Wax Format New Years Eve
- Tue 31st Dec 2019 at 10:00pm -
Clint Boon // Courteeners Afterparty
- Sat 14th Dec 2019 at 11:00pm -
Adâncime 001
- Fri 7th Feb 2020 at 10:00pm
FAC 251 The Factory
Manchester
M1 7EN
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The Calling
- Mon 10th Feb 2020 at 6:00pm -
F//C Thursdays at Factory
- Thu 12th Dec 2019 at 11:00pm
The Lowry
Salford
M50 3AZ
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An Evening With David Sedaris 2020
- Sun 7th Jun 2020 at 8:00pm -
Collabro
- Sun 25th Oct 2020 at 7:00pm
The Venue Nightclub
Manchester
M2 5WD
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Courteeners album launch party ALLNIGHTER
- Fri 17th Jan 2020 at 10:30pm -
FIFA Soundtrack Night
- Wed 11th Dec 2019 at 10:30pm
Manchester Arena
Manchester
M3 1AR
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Elton John
- Tue 17th Nov 2020 at 7:00pm -
Courteeners
- Sat 14th Dec 2019 at 6:00pm
Frog And Bucket Comedy Club
Manchester
M4 1LJ
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Beat the Frog
- Mon 9th Dec 2019 at 8:00pm -
Giggle Aid Manchester 2019
- Sun 8th Dec 2019 at 6:00pm
Heaton Park
Manchester
M25 2SW
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Parklife 2020
- Sun 14th Jun 2020 at 10:30am -
Liam Gallagher
- Fri 12th Jun 2020 at 4:00pm
The Manchester Lounge
Manchester
M4 2BJ
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Annual Moet & Chandon 12 Hour NYE Party
- Tue 31st Dec 2019 at 9:00pm -
Desi Saturday Asian Night
- Sat 28th Dec 2019 at 10:00pm
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