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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.
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5th April 2019
Huge line up confirmed for Reminisce Festival 2019
1st April 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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The Dualers
- Sat 27th Apr 2019 at 7:00pm -
Fac 51 The Hacienda
- Fri 17th May 2019 at 9:00pm -
Retro Albert Hall 2.0
- Sat 26th Oct 2019 at 9:00pm -
Whitney
- Thu 28th Nov 2019 at 7:00pm
South
Manchester
M2 6DQ
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Garage Get Down Presents: Sammy Virji
- Thu 2nd May 2019 at 11:00pm -
Whippin Records Label party W/ Mason collective + Friends
- Sun 5th May 2019 at 11:00pm -
Faded | Manchester
- Wed 1st May 2019 at 11:00pm -
Clint Boon // Courteeners Afterparty
- Sat 15th Jun 2019 at 11:00pm
Rebellion
Manchester
M1 5WZ
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Benny L, Shimon, Trimer & many more tba! 10 Years Of AudioPorn! MCR
- Sat 27th Apr 2019 at 11:00pm -
Crystal Kids - Psychedelic Journey III
- Fri 31st May 2019 at 11:30pm -
The Treatment + Bigfoot
- Thu 30th May 2019 at 6:00pm -
WA3 Collective: Born on road take over! + more
- Fri 17th May 2019 at 11:00pm
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
FAC 251 The Factory
Manchester
M1 7EN
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Sex Gang Children
- Fri 3rd May 2019 at 7:00pm -
The Ultimate Stone Roses / The Corteeners
- Sat 2nd Nov 2019 at 7:00pm -
Breeze Manchester Headline
- Sat 18th May 2019 at 7:00pm -
C U Next Thursday
- Thu 25th Apr 2019 at 11:00pm
Mint Lounge
Manchester
M4 1LE
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Space Cadet + Hit & Run present DRS 'From The Deep' LP Launch
- Fri 26th Apr 2019 at 10:00pm -
Funkademia with David Dunne
- Sat 27th Apr 2019 at 10:30pm -
Maximes x Monroes x Back By Dope Demand
- Sun 5th May 2019 at 10:00pm -
HIT & RUN X KODIAK: SUMMER SPECIAL
- Fri 31st May 2019 at 10:00pm
Heaton Park
Manchester
M25 2SW
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TMTC | Its the Summer Dance
- Sat 6th Jul 2019 at 8:00pm -
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
O2 Ritz
Manchester
M1 5NQ
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Twisted Wheel plus Specials Guests
- Fri 15th Nov 2019 at 7:00pm -
Shura
- Mon 18th Nov 2019 at 7:00pm -
John Bramwell & The Full Harmonic Convergence
- Thu 7th Nov 2019 at 7:00pm -
Static-X
- Thu 3rd Oct 2019 at 7:00pm
Manchester Academy
Manchester
M13 9PR
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Kaluki Presents Solid Grooves
- Sun 5th May 2019 at 11:30pm -
Joe, Brandy And Dru Hill
- Sun 29th Sep 2019 at 7:00pm -
Manchester Reggae Festival
- Sat 4th May 2019 at 11:00pm -
5ive (Live) & 90s DJ's - Manchester
- Sat 11th May 2019 at 11:00pm
Night And Day Cafe
Manchester
M1 1JN
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Boogarins at Night & Day
- Sat 20th Jul 2019 at 7:30pm -
Thee Dagger Debs
- Mon 27th May 2019 at 7:30pm -
The chords UK
- Sat 26th Oct 2019 at 7:00pm -
Nu Jazz: Emanuel J Burton / Têtes De Pois / Skwid Ink / Top Deck
- Mon 29th Apr 2019 at 7:30pm
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Manchester
M17 1SN
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Sidewinder Oldskool Summer Festival
- Sat 4th May 2019 at 5:00pm -
Manchester Reggae Festival 2019
- Sat 30th Nov 2019 at 4:00pm -
Sara cox presents Just Can't Get Enough 80's
- Sat 16th Nov 2019 at 8:00pm -
Rain Dance Colour Festival #ColourItUp #RDC2019
- Sat 27th Apr 2019 at 12:00pm
Gullivers
Manchester
M4 1LW
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RMT Music present Daniel Romano
- Thu 2nd May 2019 at 7:30pm -
Prognosis
- Fri 2nd Aug 2019 at 7:00pm -
Evil Hoof Picnic 3 - This Time its Personal
- Sat 20th Jul 2019 at 2:00pm -
Josin
- Wed 16th Oct 2019 at 7:30pm
The Castle Hotel
Manchester
M4 1LE
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Lincoln Durham
- Wed 11th Sep 2019 at 7:30pm -
Jack Conman @ Castle Hotel
- Fri 14th Jun 2019 at 7:30pm -
Canter Semper: Vintage Gospel
- Sun 9th Jun 2019 at 7:00pm -
King Champion Sounds
- Tue 21st May 2019 at 7:30pm
Soup Kitchen
Manchester
M1 1DF
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Banana Hill with Habibi Funk
- Sat 27th Apr 2019 at 11:00pm -
Kendrick Lamar Night - Manchester
- Wed 8th May 2019 at 11:00pm -
Zutekh presents Hammer
- Fri 3rd May 2019 at 11:00pm -
Leafcutter John & Sunda Arc live at Soup Kitchen
- Sat 4th May 2019 at 7:00pm
The Deaf Institute
Manchester
M1 7HE
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SoulJam / Manchester / Let's Dance!
- Thu 2nd May 2019 at 11:00pm -
So Fetch - 2000s Party (Manchester)
- Fri 10th May 2019 at 11:00pm -
The Mariachis' Mexican Fiesta!
- Sat 18th May 2019 at 7:00pm -
Girls on Film
- Sat 27th Apr 2019 at 11:00pm
Band On The Wall
Manchester
M4 5JZ
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Too Many Zooz
- Sun 19th May 2019 at 8:00pm -
subliminal impulse Electronic Music Festival: CARTER TUTTI
- Fri 5th Jul 2019 at 7:00pm -
Loyle Carner
- Wed 1st May 2019 at 8:30pm -
MSC Presents: Live in The Dark
- Fri 7th Jun 2019 at 11:00pm
Gorilla
Manchester
M1 5WW
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Gang Starr Foundation With Jeru The Damaja,Group Home & Big Shug
- Fri 7th Jun 2019 at 6:30pm -
Benjamin Zephaniah & The Revolutionary Minds
- Tue 28th May 2019 at 7:00pm -
Rong Pres. John O'Callaghan (3hrs) Craig Connelly, Liam Wilson
- Fri 31st May 2019 at 11:00pm -
Basshunter LIVE in Manchester
- Fri 9th Aug 2019 at 11:00pm
Bridgewater Hall
Manchester
M2 3WS
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BBC Philharmonic - Tippett Symphony No. 4
- Thu 2nd May 2019 at 7:30pm -
Sinatra at the Sands Curtis Stigers + Ronnie Scott's Big Band, Jazz, Swing
- Fri 3rd May 2019 at 8:00pm -
Ministry of Sound - The Annual Classical
- Fri 14th Jun 2019 at 7:30pm -
Sophie Ellis-bextor
- Sun 9th Jun 2019 at 7:30pm
Manchester Arena
Manchester
M3 1AR
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Take That
- Thu 25th Apr 2019 at 6:00pm -
Mumford And Sons
- Thu 6th Jun 2019 at 6:00pm
O2 Victoria Warehouse
Manchester
M17 1AB
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King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard
- Thu 3rd Oct 2019 at 7:00pm -
Foals
- Tue 11th Jun 2019 at 7:00pm
The Manchester Lounge
Manchester
M4 2BJ
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Welcome To MCR Presents 'Litty City'
- Fri 26th Apr 2019 at 8:00pm -
Infinity Saturdays
- Sat 27th Apr 2019 at 11:45pm
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