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Manchester's August Bank Holiday weekend is one of the best few days in the city's calendar, with soaring temperatures and long nights giving way to countless summertime soirees.
Hidden host one of their epic day & night courtyard parties; Moovin Festival brings the best in dub, reggae, retro house and trip hop to Stockport; Playhouse unleash a daytime rave for all the family; all conquering Mvson Collective launch their carnival Caribana; and the might Homoelectric returns to Hidden for one of their unmissable, non-stop exotic disco.
That's just a taste of what's on offer though, head below to check out what else is happening in Manchester on the August Bank Holiday.
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