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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 Pres. VII United Kingdom
- Sat 2nd Feb 2019 at 10:30pm -
Celtic Gladiator 22
- Fri 30th Nov 2018 at 6:00pm -
Frank Turner Manchester (support from Jimmy eat world)
- Sat 26th Jan 2019 at 6:30pm -
Dma's
- Thu 13th Dec 2018 at 7:00pm
O2 Ritz
Manchester
M1 5NQ
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Trevor Nelson's Annual Soul Nation Christmas Party: Manchester
- Fri 28th Dec 2018 at 10:00pm -
Doctor C & Mista Stretch's 40/40 Birthday Bash
- Sat 17th Nov 2018 at 11:00pm -
Motherfunkers Cosmic Disco
- Fri 23rd Nov 2018 at 11:00pm -
Destiny's Child: A 16-piece Orchestra Perform the Greatest Hits
- Thu 6th Dec 2018 at 7:00pm
The Castle Hotel
Manchester
M4 1LE
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The Goa Express live (Manchester)
- Sat 12th Jan 2019 at 7:30pm -
Winter Mountain
- Thu 29th Nov 2018 at 7:30pm -
The One Hundred Club
- Sat 22nd Dec 2018 at 7:30pm -
Modern Age Manchester w/ Dirty Laces
- Sat 24th Nov 2018 at 7:30pm
Gullivers
Manchester
M4 1LW
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The Rising and Friends - Moving On Tour
- Tue 19th Feb 2019 at 7:00pm -
GIRL BOSS // Over The Road Fest '19
- Fri 11th Jan 2019 at 7:00pm -
Alexandr Misko
- Thu 22nd Nov 2018 at 7:30pm -
Shine Bright For Sepsis Awareness
- Fri 8th Feb 2019 at 7:00pm
Bridgewater Hall
Manchester
M2 3WS
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An Evening with Joan Baez
- Mon 25th Feb 2019 at 7:30pm -
The Hallé - Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony
- Thu 15th Nov 2018 at 7:30pm -
Australian and New Zealand University Open Day in Manchester
- Fri 16th Nov 2018 at 1:00pm -
Dr John Cooper Clarke
- Thu 22nd Nov 2018 at 7:00pm
Rebellion
Manchester
M1 5WZ
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Bou & Banner's birthday bash 2018
- Fri 16th Nov 2018 at 11:00pm -
Ashbeck Audio Presents: 10 Years of G13 Records
- Sat 17th Nov 2018 at 11:00pm -
Riffolution Festival 2019
- Sat 30th Mar 2019 at 1:30pm -
Relapse VS Masters of D&B - Blackley & more - Just 4 Pounds [V. Ltd!]
- Fri 30th Nov 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 -
MUSIC FROM THE NORTH - The Moods + Special Guests
- Sat 15th Dec 2018 at 7:00pm -
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
- Sat 17th Nov 2018 at 7:00pm -
Cory Wong
- Fri 1st Mar 2019 at 7:30pm
Manchester Academy
Manchester
M13 9PR
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Manchester Reggae Festival
- Fri 7th Dec 2018 at 11:00pm -
Majefa 12 Nick Warren, Patrice Bäumel,Akira Kayosa, Scot Project
- Sat 2nd Mar 2019 at 10:00pm -
808 State : 30
- Fri 21st Dec 2018 at 9:00pm -
Jungle
- Fri 15th Feb 2019 at 7:00pm
Albert Hall
Manchester
M2 5QR
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Retro Albert Hall
- Sat 2nd Mar 2019 at 11:00pm -
The Dualers
- Sat 27th Apr 2019 at 7:00pm -
GoGo Penguin
- Sat 17th Nov 2018 at 7:00pm -
Queer As Folk 20 - Still Doin' It Live! 2019
- Fri 22nd Feb 2019 at 7:00pm
South
Manchester
M2 6DQ
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DnB Sessions Presents: Jubei | DLR - Hosted by Fox
- Thu 31st Jan 2019 at 11:00pm -
Benny L w/ Particle and More
- Tue 27th Nov 2018 at 11:00pm -
Luces - Techno & 90s Trance Rave
- Thu 6th Dec 2018 at 11:00pm -
Koupe Sauvage
- Fri 14th Dec 2018 at 11:00pm
Soup Kitchen
Manchester
M1 1DF
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Transmission Funk presents Baltra (Live) + guests
- Thu 6th Dec 2018 at 11:00pm -
Zutekh presents Or:la
- Fri 7th Dec 2018 at 11:00pm -
Banana Hill with Auntie Flo (live)
- Fri 30th Nov 2018 at 11:00pm -
Rhythm Theory: ROD
- Fri 23rd Nov 2018 at 11:00pm
Night And Day Cafe
Manchester
M1 1JN
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Marion
- Wed 21st Nov 2018 at 8:00pm -
Lunar C
- Thu 6th Dec 2018 at 7:00pm -
The Heavy North live at Night & Day Café, Manchester
- Thu 15th Nov 2018 at 8:00pm -
antics Clubnight x Radiohead Spezial
- Sat 8th Dec 2018 at 11:00pm
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Manchester
M17 1SN
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Madchester in Wonderland
- Sat 23rd Mar 2019 at 12:00pm -
SARA COX presents Just Can't Get Enough 80s
- Sat 24th Nov 2018 at 8:00pm -
Raver Tots Manchester Festival at Bowlers Music Arena
- Sat 24th Nov 2018 at 2:00pm -
Black Grape Live in Concert
- Sat 2nd Feb 2019 at 8:00pm
The Ruby Lounge
Manchester
M4 1QB
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The Complete Stone Roses - Manchester
- Fri 1st Mar 2019 at 7:00pm -
Spinal Tap Disco
- Sat 8th Dec 2018 at 11:00pm -
Wuthering Nights
- Sat 15th Dec 2018 at 11:00pm -
Dr Feelgood
- Sun 25th Nov 2018 at 7:00pm
Mint Lounge
Manchester
M4 1LE
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Funkademia with David Dunne
- Sat 17th Nov 2018 at 10:30pm -
Back By Dope Demand - NYE Special
- Mon 31st Dec 2018 at 10:00pm -
Top Of The Pops with Jamie Winehouse & Joe Packman
- Fri 16th Nov 2018 at 10:30pm -
Hit & Run presents DJ ZINC (All Night Long)
- Fri 25th Jan 2019 at 10:00pm
The Deaf Institute
Manchester
M1 7HE
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Live Jazz and Neo Soul Special
- Thu 29th Nov 2018 at 10:00pm -
SoulJam - Festive Funk - Manchester
- Thu 6th Dec 2018 at 11:00pm -
OTR's Winter Carnival with Mind of a Dragon
- Thu 15th Nov 2018 at 11:00pm -
Bollox NYE
- Mon 31st Dec 2018 at 10:00pm
Gorilla
Manchester
M1 5WW
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Tech N9ne
- Sun 3rd Feb 2019 at 7:00pm -
ARTWORK presents: ARTS HOUSE - MANCHESTER (ALL NIGHT LONG)
- Fri 16th Nov 2018 at 11:00pm -
Rum&Bass w/ DJ GUV & Distinkt - Sat 24th November at Gorilla
- Sat 24th Nov 2018 at 11:00pm -
LOST Christmas Disco : Gorilla Manchester : Wed 12th Dec
- Wed 12th Dec 2018 at 11:00pm
Frog And Bucket Comedy Club
Manchester
M4 1LJ
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Friday Barrel of Laughs
- Fri 16th Nov 2018 at 6:45pm -
Giggle Aid Manchester
- Sun 2nd Dec 2018 at 6:00pm -
Girlfriend From Hell
- Sat 16th Feb 2019 at 5:00pm
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 -
Ms. Lauryn Hill
- Mon 26th Nov 2018 at 6:30pm
The Comedy Store
Manchester
M1 5LH
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Stand Up Thursday - 8pm
- Thu 15th Nov 2018 at 7:00pm -
Honeypot Christmas Crack Up
- Mon 3rd Dec 2018 at 7:30pm -
ComedyMania's Christmas Crack-Up - Manchester
- Mon 17th Dec 2018 at 7:00pm
FAC 251 The Factory
Manchester
M1 7EN
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quids in | uk's biggest student party
- Mon 19th Nov 2018 at 11:00pm -
The Total Stone Roses
- Fri 19th Apr 2019 at 7:00pm -
C.U.N.Thursday
- Thu 15th Nov 2018 at 11:00pm
The Venue Nightclub
Manchester
M2 5WD
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Horizon presents Jimmy Switch, Reme & more
- Fri 8th Mar 2019 at 10:00pm -
New Years Eve 2018 - The Venue
- Mon 31st Dec 2018 at 10:00pm
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