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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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Beyond The Music announces second wave of artists for 2026
A music conference and festival for creative and content industries across the globe, Beyond The Music has revealed the second wave of artists to perform at its upcoming third edition in Salford's media city.
Pulp to take over a pub ahead of Wythenshawe Park show
Sheffield-based Brit-pop band, Pulp, will be taking over Manchester's Rat and Pigeon with limited edition merchandise, giveaways and competitions for three days this weekend
Manchester's White Hotel to stay open under new ownership
A shock announcement in May told fans that the well-loved Salford venue, The White Hotel, was to close, but a cryptic Instagram post has revealed that the iconic club is set to live on.
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