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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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Latest news from around Manchester
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.
Hidden to launch Radio Show
5th November 2020
New 23,500 capacity arena will become the UK's largest indoor venue
28th September 2020
Bicep, Camelphat and Charlotte de Witte join Creamfields 2021 lineup
28th September 2020
Breathe Manchester streams all-POC lineup this weekend
9th September 2020
Meet the promoters putting on events despite a global pandemic
8th September 2020
Neighbourhood Weekender: Gerry Cinnamon to headline extra date in 2021
7th September 2020
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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WAH - Chase & Status, Dimension, Kings Of The Rollers, Bou + More
- Sat 27th Mar 2021 at 9:00pm -
Skunk Anansie
- Mon 7th Dec 2020 at 7:00pm -
Scooter
- Sat 1st May 2021 at 9:00pm -
SJM Concerts and WHP Present Sonny Fodera Plus Support
- Sat 13th Mar 2021 at 9:00pm
FAC 251 The Factory
Manchester
M1 7EN
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A Band Called Malice
- Fri 11th Dec 2020 at 7:00pm -
A Factory New Years Eve
- Thu 31st Dec 2020 at 5:00pm -
Moonfrog + Glasswerk present: Isolated Youth
- Thu 30th Sep 2021 at 7:00pm
Gullivers
Manchester
M4 1LW
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Huw & The Greater Good
- Thu 18th Mar 2021 at 7:30pm -
Meltchester Vol #1
- Sat 1st May 2021 at 6:00pm
Manchester Arena
Manchester
M3 1AR
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Pet Shop Boys
- Sun 23rd May 2021 at 7:30pm -
The Who
- Mon 29th Mar 2021 at 7:00pm -
Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics
- Wed 2nd Dec 2020 at 6:00pm -
Strictly Come Dancing 2022 (manchester)
- Sat 29th Jan 2022 at 2:30pm
Rebellion
Manchester
M1 5WZ
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London Calling: Sandinista 40th Anniversary
- Fri 11th Dec 2020 at 7:00pm -
SLAUGHTER BITE BACK 2020
- Sat 17th Apr 2021 at 6:00pm -
Marisa And The Moths
- Thu 8th Apr 2021 at 7:00pm -
ManJester - UK Juggalo Weekender (Saturday)
- Sat 13th Mar 2021 at 6:00pm
Gorilla
Manchester
M1 5WW
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Fatima Yamaha - Spontaneous Order Manchester
- Sat 24th Apr 2021 at 7:00pm -
Darwin Deez
- Sat 20th Mar 2021 at 6:30pm -
Low Steppa presents Boiling Point
- Sat 20th Mar 2021 at 11:00pm -
65 Days Of Static
- Wed 16th Dec 2020 at 7:30pm
O2 Ritz
Manchester
M1 5NQ
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From The Jam + The Selecter
- Sat 16th Jan 2021 at 6:00pm -
Tribute Festival Comes to Manchester!
- Sat 26th Jun 2021 at 3:00pm -
Ash + Support
- Fri 12th Mar 2021 at 7:00pm -
Gza - 25th Anniversary Of Liquid Swords
- Tue 2nd Mar 2021 at 7:30pm
Night And Day Cafe
Manchester
M1 1JN
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Pygmy Twylyte play the music of Frank Zappa
- Sun 28th Feb 2021 at 7:30pm -
The Crooks - Manchester
- Fri 14th May 2021 at 7:30pm -
Juniore
- Tue 27th Apr 2021 at 8:00pm
Albert Hall
Manchester
M2 5QR
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90s Baby - Ibiza Trance Anthems LIVE
- Sat 5th Dec 2020 at 9:00pm -
Heaven 27
- Fri 18th Dec 2020 at 7:00pm -
George Clinton
- Fri 28th May 2021 at 9:00pm -
Essential
- Sat 3rd Apr 2021 at 9:00pm
Manchester Academy
Manchester
M13 9PR
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WAH - Shy FX, Flava D, Kanine, Randall + more!
- Sat 6th Mar 2021 at 11:00pm -
Brian Fallon & The Howling Weather
- Fri 29th Jan 2021 at 7:00pm -
Caribou - Live
- Fri 14th May 2021 at 7:00pm -
Morgan Heritage,Cocoa Tea,Freddie McGregor & Romain Virgo-Manchester
- Sat 29th May 2021 at 10:00pm
Antwerp Mansion
Manchester
M14 5RF
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Gigantic Massive Presents DJ KillA
- Sat 2nd Jan 2021 at 10:00pm -
West x ICR present Eden
- Sat 23rd Jan 2021 at 3:00pm
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Manchester
M17 1EH
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Ultimate Bare Knuckle Boxing
- Sat 13th Mar 2021 at 6:00pm -
Great Northern SKA Festival 2021
- Sat 21st Aug 2021 at 2:00pm -
Manchester Adored Presents The Circus
- Sat 27th Mar 2021 at 2:00pm -
MRF Presents - UB40 feat Ali Campbell & Astro LIVE
- Fri 16th Apr 2021 at 5:00pm
The Deaf Institute
Manchester
M1 7HE
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Tokyo Police Club
- Wed 2nd Dec 2020 at 7:00pm -
Make Emo Great Again - Manchester
- Sat 13th Feb 2021 at 11:00pm -
Scarypoolparty
- Mon 7th Dec 2020 at 7:30pm -
Willie J Healey
- Thu 6th May 2021 at 7:30pm
Manchester Academy 2
Manchester
M13 9PR
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Big Country
- Sat 11th Dec 2021 at 7:30pm -
LUCA STRICAGNOLI Change Of Rules Tour 2021
- Thu 16th Sep 2021 at 7:30pm -
Dream Wife
- Sat 17th Apr 2021 at 7:30pm -
Lee Rocker (of The Stray Cats) + Support From The Deadshots
- Fri 12th Nov 2021 at 7:00pm
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