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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 like Homobloc 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.
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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DnB Allstars: Manchester - Indoor Festival w/ Andy C + more...
- Sun 26th May 2024 at 1:00pm -
Rong Indoor Festival 2024
- Sat 5th Oct 2024 at 6:00pm
Manchester Academy 3
Manchester
M13 9PR
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PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam)
- Sat 7th Sep 2024 at 7:30pm -
Emma Blackery
- Sat 19th Oct 2024 at 7:30pm -
The Surfrajettes
- Fri 18th Oct 2024 at 7:30pm -
A Night Of QUEEN | KILLER RHAPSODY
- Sat 9th Nov 2024 at 7:00pm
Revolution Deansgate Locks
Manchester
M1 5LH
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Hers.
- Fri 31st May 2024 at 11:00pm -
Single Mingle (MCR) - 30's & 40's - Friday 14th June 2024
- Fri 14th Jun 2024 at 7:00pm -
Speed Dating in Manchester @ Revolution (Ages 30-45)
- Wed 29th May 2024 at 7:30pm -
Taylor Swift: The DRAG Tour - Live show with RPDR Jade Jolie
- Thu 16th May 2024 at 7:00pm
Manchester Academy 2
Manchester
M13 9PR
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IAMDDB: Love Is War World Tour - Manchester
- Fri 27th Sep 2024 at 7:30am -
Ibibio Sound Machine
- Fri 15th Nov 2024 at 7:30pm -
ODUMODUBLVCK LIVE IN Manchester
- Sat 13th Jul 2024 at 7:30pm -
Rosellas
- Sat 30th Nov 2024 at 7:30pm
The Castle Hotel
Manchester
M4 1LE
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Angélica Garcia
- Tue 11th Jun 2024 at 7:30pm -
The Empire Police at The Castle Hotel
- Fri 14th Jun 2024 at 7:00pm
Gullivers
Manchester
M4 1LW
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Vinny Peculiar at Gullivers, Manchester [full band show]
- Fri 24th May 2024 at 8:00pm -
Frame Works Festival
- Sat 15th Jun 2024 at 3:00pm -
Aaron Wood & Kevin Finn Work It Out
- Sun 9th Jun 2024 at 8:00pm -
Cruush
- Sat 1st Jun 2024 at 7:30pm
Heaton Park
Manchester
M25 2SW
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Rockstar Energy presents Parklife
- Sat 8th Jun 2024 at 10:30am -
Festwich
- Sat 31st Aug 2024 at 11:00am
Frog And Bucket Comedy Club
Manchester
M4 1LJ
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John Robertson - The Dark Room
- Sun 14th Jul 2024 at 7:00pm -
Sukh Ojla : The Aunty Years Manchester
- Sun 23rd Jun 2024 at 6:00pm
The Manchester Lounge
Manchester
M4 2BJ
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Fury VS USYK Fight Night
- Sat 18th May 2024 at 9:00pm -
Manchester Desi Saturday Night
- Sat 1st Jun 2024 at 10:00pm
Gorilla
Manchester
M1 5WW
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Parable presents: Booka Shade live in Manchester
- Fri 31st May 2024 at 11:00pm -
OFFAIAH @gorilla
- Sat 6th Jul 2024 at 11:00pm -
Stone Foundation
- Sat 16th Nov 2024 at 7:00pm -
AfroSound AfroCaribbean Special
- Sun 26th May 2024 at 11:00pm
Rebellion
Manchester
M1 5WZ
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Shadowplay: The Definitive Joy Division Tribute
- Fri 17th May 2024 at 7:00pm -
Eyehategod & Goatwhore (Manchester)
- Mon 9th Dec 2024 at 6:30pm -
Agent Orange
- Thu 22nd Aug 2024 at 7:00pm -
wrest - Manchester @ Canvas
- Sun 8th Dec 2024 at 7:00pm
FAC 251 The Factory
Manchester
M1 7EN
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The Smiths Utd
- Sat 22nd Feb 2025 at 7:00pm -
Replay Tuesdays at Factory
- Tue 21st May 2024 at 11:00pm
O2 Ritz
Manchester
M1 5NQ
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Rakim
- Wed 15th May 2024 at 7:00pm -
From The Jam
- Fri 24th May 2024 at 7:00pm -
Los Bitchos
- Sat 26th Oct 2024 at 7:00pm -
Hieroglyphics live in Manchester
- Fri 14th Jun 2024 at 6:30pm
Night And Day Cafe
Manchester
M1 1JN
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The Crooks - Manchester
- Thu 30th May 2024 at 8:00pm -
N&D Presents: Northern Grooves
- Sun 26th May 2024 at 11:00pm
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Manchester
M17 1SN
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Old School Hip-Hop Outdoor Summer BBQ - Manchester 2024
- Sat 8th Jun 2024 at 2:00pm -
Caribbean Rocks Festival - Skillibeng + More
- Sat 20th Jul 2024 at 1:00pm -
Funky Bingo Manchester
- Fri 4th Oct 2024 at 7:00pm -
UBKB The Septemberber Showdown
- Sat 28th Sep 2024 at 6:00pm
SOUP
Manchester
M1 1DF
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SONIO SOUNDS - SUCHI, Bunney, Sansana
- Fri 24th May 2024 at 11:00pm -
Me Gusta Collective presents BADSISTA
- Sat 20th Jul 2024 at 11:00pm
The Deaf Institute
Manchester
M1 7HE
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Bank Holiday 60s Party
- Fri 24th May 2024 at 11:00pm -
Jason Allan: The Silly Goose Tour - Deaf Institute.
- Fri 21st Jun 2024 at 6:00pm -
Kit Sebastian
- Thu 3rd Oct 2024 at 7:30pm -
Chastity Belt
- Wed 12th Jun 2024 at 7:00pm
Band On The Wall
Manchester
M4 5JZ
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Nspiration & Circles presents Summer of love
- Sat 6th Jul 2024 at 10:00pm -
DIO Presents Rosie Tee / Lavender Rodriguez / Caitlin LM
- Wed 15th May 2024 at 8:00pm -
Soul Central Party
- Sat 10th Aug 2024 at 11:00pm -
Slow Pulp
- Sun 16th Jun 2024 at 7:30pm
The White Hotel
Salford
M3 7LW
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LA Priest
- Sat 1st Jun 2024 at 7:30pm -
Red Laser : DJ Ab Sh1t Album Launch Party
- Sat 25th May 2024 at 11:45pm
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Home to the 24-hour party people, the birthplace of the Madchester scene and once the home of the legendary Hacienda - Manchester’s nightlife is unparalleled. The people of Manchester are always up for a good night out any night of the week. And with a huge student population, you can really b…
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