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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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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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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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Rong 8th Birthday at Victoria Warehouse 2018
- Sat 1st Dec 2018 at 9:00pm -
Frank Turner Manchester (support from Jimmy eat world)
- Sat 26th Jan 2019 at 6:30pm -
Dma's
- Thu 13th Dec 2018 at 7:00pm -
DraigCon - an Independent Harry Potter Fan Convention
- Sat 27th Oct 2018 at 10:00am
Manchester Academy
Manchester
M13 9PR
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WHP18 - Kaluki 13th Birthday
- Wed 26th Dec 2018 at 9:00pm -
WAH - Digital Mystikz (Mala b2b Coki), Loefah, Spyro, Commodo
- Fri 19th Oct 2018 at 11:00pm -
Steve Lawler, Infinity Ink, Nathan Barato Tap
- Sat 27th Oct 2018 at 9:00pm -
Strange Waves IV
- Sat 20th Oct 2018 at 5:00pm
The Castle Hotel
Manchester
M4 1LE
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The One Hundred Club
- Sat 22nd Dec 2018 at 7:30pm -
Henri Herbert & the Fury + Hopper Propelled Electric at Castle
- Fri 26th Oct 2018 at 7:30pm -
The Rebel (Country teasers)
- Fri 30th Nov 2018 at 8:30pm -
Winter Mountain
- Thu 29th Nov 2018 at 7:30pm
Gullivers
Manchester
M4 1LW
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Xrysa Katsarini Live in Manchester
- Sun 28th Oct 2018 at 8:30pm -
Comedy Monologue Projectorgrams event
- Sat 10th Nov 2018 at 8:00pm -
Bloody Knees + Honey Lung + Queasy at Gullivers, Manchester
- Wed 24th Oct 2018 at 8:00pm -
Alexandr Misko
- Thu 22nd Nov 2018 at 7:30pm
Bridgewater Hall
Manchester
M2 3WS
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An Evening with Joan Baez
- Mon 25th Feb 2019 at 7:30pm -
The Hallé - A London Symphony
- Sun 21st Oct 2018 at 7:30pm -
Australian and New Zealand University Open Day in Manchester
- Fri 16th Nov 2018 at 1:00pm -
Billy Ocean
- Mon 12th Nov 2018 at 7:00pm
Rebellion
Manchester
M1 5WZ
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WAH Halloween Carnival - General Levy / Jamie Duggan
- Wed 31st Oct 2018 at 11:00pm -
Heavy Bizniz - Sub Zero / Basslayerz / Trigga / Bou Dutta & More
- Fri 19th Oct 2018 at 11:00pm -
Lovely Dubbly Halloween Bash - £4 (Ltd!) - Dub Smugglers & More!
- Fri 26th Oct 2018 at 11:00pm -
Bou & Banner's birthday bash 2018
- Fri 16th Nov 2018 at 11:00pm
The Comedy Store
Manchester
M1 5LH
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The Discount Comedy Checkout - Improv Show
- Wed 7th Nov 2018 at 7:00pm -
ComedyMania's Christmas Crack-Up - Manchester
- Mon 17th Dec 2018 at 7:00pm -
Stand Up Thursday - 8pm
- Thu 18th Oct 2018 at 7:00pm -
Honeypot Christmas Crack Up
- Mon 3rd Dec 2018 at 7:30pm
Mint Lounge
Manchester
M4 1LE
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HIT & RUN Halloween w/ Kahn & Neek, Sinai Sound, Dead Mans Chest
- Wed 31st Oct 2018 at 10:00pm -
Funkademia with Adam Unsworth (Audiowhores)
- Sat 20th Oct 2018 at 10:30pm -
Top Of The Pops with Martin Glynn & Joe Packman
- Fri 19th Oct 2018 at 10:30pm -
Certain Rhythms Presents Marshall Jefferson
- Thu 1st Nov 2018 at 10:30pm
Albert Hall
Manchester
M2 5QR
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The Dualers
- Sat 27th Apr 2019 at 7:00pm -
Brutus Gold's Love Train
- Fri 21st Dec 2018 at 9:00pm -
GoGo Penguin
- Sat 17th Nov 2018 at 7:00pm -
Still Doin' It Live! 2019
- Fri 22nd Feb 2019 at 7:00pm
FAC 251 The Factory
Manchester
M1 7EN
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Definitely Oasis - Be Here Now Live
- Fri 26th Oct 2018 at 7:00pm -
The Ultimate Stone Roses
- Sat 3rd Nov 2018 at 7:00pm -
The Real Ink presents: Light & Sound
- Sat 27th Oct 2018 at 6:00pm -
quids in | uk's biggest student party
- Mon 22nd Oct 2018 at 11:00pm
O2 Ritz
Manchester
M1 5NQ
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Gentleman's Dub Club
- Fri 9th Nov 2018 at 7:00pm -
The Ultimate Manchester Reunion - The 4th Episode
- Sat 27th Oct 2018 at 11:00pm -
Trevor Nelson's Annual Soul Nation Christmas Party: Manchester
- Sat 29th Dec 2018 at 10:00pm -
Welcome to the Acoustic Rave II - Showhawk Duo - Manchester
- Fri 5th Apr 2019 at 7:00pm
The Ruby Lounge
Manchester
M4 1QB
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Wuthering Nights
- Sat 15th Dec 2018 at 11:00pm -
The Complete Stone Roses - Manchester
- Fri 1st Mar 2019 at 7:00pm -
Dr Feelgood
- Sun 25th Nov 2018 at 7:00pm -
The Ghostbusters 80s Halloween Party
- Fri 26th Oct 2018 at 11:00pm
Band On The Wall
Manchester
M4 5JZ
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msc presents: big band on the wall ft. Donna Leake + Sofie K
- Fri 30th Nov 2018 at 11:00pm -
Macka B's Reggae Rumble - Manchester
- Fri 26th Oct 2018 at 8:00pm -
Sons of Kemet
- Sun 28th Oct 2018 at 7:00pm -
Mario Biondi
- Wed 24th Oct 2018 at 7:00pm
The Deaf Institute
Manchester
M1 7HE
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Bollox NYE
- Mon 31st Dec 2018 at 10:00pm -
Saved By The 90s - Halloween Party (Manchester)
- Fri 26th Oct 2018 at 11:00pm -
Esa + Sno - all night.
- Thu 22nd Nov 2018 at 11:00pm -
Yazmin Lacey + [ K S R ] at Deaf Institute
- Thu 22nd Nov 2018 at 7:30pm
Gorilla
Manchester
M1 5WW
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Rum&Bass x Jungle Cakes - Ed Solo b2b Serial Killaz b2b Deekline
- Fri 19th Oct 2018 at 10:00pm -
Horse Meat Disco Halloween
- Fri 26th Oct 2018 at 11:00pm -
Applebum / Manchester / Hip Hop Horror Show
- Wed 31st Oct 2018 at 11:00pm -
Five Years Of Haus22 W/ Dubfire & SHADED (Live)
- Fri 28th Dec 2018 at 11:00pm
Soup Kitchen
Manchester
M1 1DF
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Blue Lab Beats
- Wed 24th Oct 2018 at 7:00pm -
Notre Dance - Janeret [YOYAKU]
- Tue 13th Nov 2018 at 11:00pm -
Homerpalooza - Treehouse of Horror Special!
- Wed 31st Oct 2018 at 11:00pm -
Eat The Beat: DJ Fett Burger
- Wed 24th Oct 2018 at 11:00pm
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Manchester
M17 1SN
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Sidewinder Oldskool Festival Halloween Twisted Circus
- Sat 27th Oct 2018 at 5:00pm -
IllumiNaughty presents End of an Era - Halloween Indoor Festival
- Fri 26th Oct 2018 at 8:00pm -
SARA COX presents Just Can't Get Enough 80s
- Sat 24th Nov 2018 at 8:00pm -
Illuminaughty - End Of An Era
- Fri 26th Oct 2018 at 9:00pm
Night And Day Cafe
Manchester
M1 1JN
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Heron Collective Presents: Tenderlonious (Live PA)
- Wed 14th Nov 2018 at 10:00pm -
Marion
- Wed 21st Nov 2018 at 8:00pm -
antics Clubnight: L.A. Salami (live) + Aussie Indie Disco (club)
- Sat 10th Nov 2018 at 8:00pm -
Deer Tick + Joanna Barbera at Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
- Fri 9th Nov 2018 at 8:00pm
South
Manchester
M2 6DQ
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Benny L w/ Particle and More
- Tue 27th Nov 2018 at 11:00pm -
Champion Sound Presents: Old Skool Bassline vs Speed Garage
- Thu 25th Oct 2018 at 11:00pm -
AJ Christou / Blair Suarez / Reme (4hr set)
- Fri 19th Oct 2018 at 11:00pm -
Clint Boon // James & The Charlatans
- Sat 8th Dec 2018 at 11:00pm
Manchester O2 Apollo
Manchester,
M12 6AP
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Editors
- Thu 18th Oct 2018 at 7:00pm -
legends live UK Tour 2019
- Thu 4th Apr 2019 at 6:30pm -
The Vamps
- Sat 18th May 2019 at 7:00pm -
Peter Andre - Celebrating 25 Years
- Fri 1st Mar 2019 at 6:00pm
Manchester Arena
Manchester
M3 1AR
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Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics
- Thu 29th Nov 2018 at 6:00pm -
Nicki Minaj - The Nickihndrxx Tour
- Mon 18th Mar 2019 at 6:30pm -
Enrique Iglesias
- Fri 26th Oct 2018 at 6:00pm
The Venue Nightclub
Manchester
M2 5WD
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Hands Tied presents Tom Staar // Manchester
- Thu 25th Oct 2018 at 10:30pm -
New Years Eve 2018 - The Venue
- Mon 31st Dec 2018 at 10:00pm
Frog And Bucket Comedy Club
Manchester
M4 1LJ
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Friday Barrel of Laughs
- Fri 19th Oct 2018 at 6:45pm -
Giggle Aid Manchester
- Sun 2nd Dec 2018 at 6:00pm
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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
Manchester as a city is awash with places to eat. With restaurants, bars and cafes around every corner and along every main drag, the choice can be overwhelming. You'll find a full list of Manchester restaurants in our restaurant section here - and you can get great offers when you book online.
Manchester Restaurants
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Manchester Accommodation guide
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New Year's Eve in Manchester
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