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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.
Skiddle Mix #137 - High Hoops
1st July 2020
Fatima Yamaha to play Gorilla Manchester in April
30th June 2020
Tickets for Mungo's Hi Fi Soundsystem Tour 2021 are now live
26th June 2020
Creamfields 2021: first wave lineup revealed
24th June 2020
Liam Gallagher puts Oasis MTV Award up for auction
4th June 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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Damian Jr. Gong Marley
- Wed 12th Aug 2020 at 7:00pm -
The Neighbourhood
- Tue 10th Nov 2020 at 7:00pm -
Enter Shikari
- Thu 12th Nov 2020 at 7:00pm -
Jessie Ware
- Sun 18th Apr 2021 at 7:00pm
FAC 251 The Factory
Manchester
M1 7EN
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A Band Called Malice
- Fri 16th Oct 2020 at 7:00pm -
Marisa And The Moths // Finding Kate // Izzy Thomas
- Sat 26th Sep 2020 at 6:00pm -
F//C Thursdays at Factory
- Thu 24th Sep 2020 at 11:00pm
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
Frog And Bucket Comedy Club
Manchester
M4 1LJ
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Beat the Frog
- Mon 7th Dec 2020 at 8:00pm -
Desi Central Comedy Tour Manchester
- Sun 18th Oct 2020 at 5:00pm
Bridgewater Hall
Manchester
M2 3WS
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Kim Wilde’s Greatest Hits UK Tour
- Fri 18th Sep 2020 at 7:00pm -
Billy Ocean
- Fri 13th Nov 2020 at 7:00pm -
Jamie Cullum
- Tue 20th Oct 2020 at 7:00pm -
The Hairy Bikers
- Fri 20th Nov 2020 at 7:00pm
Manchester Arena
Manchester
M3 1AR
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Elton John
- Tue 17th Nov 2020 at 7:00pm -
Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics
- Wed 2nd Dec 2020 at 6:00pm -
Simply Red
- Sat 17th Oct 2020 at 6:30pm -
JLS
- Fri 27th Nov 2020 at 7:30pm
Rebellion
Manchester
M1 5WZ
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WASP Aftershow
- Fri 9th Oct 2020 at 11:00pm -
Danko Jones
- Fri 30th Oct 2020 at 7:00pm -
ManJester - UK Juggalo Weekender (Saturday)
- Sat 13th Mar 2021 at 6:00pm -
SLAUGHTER BITE BACK 2020
- Fri 23rd Oct 2020 at 6:00pm
Gorilla
Manchester
M1 5WW
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Fatima Yamaha - Spontaneous Order Manchester
- Sat 24th Apr 2021 at 7:00pm -
The Christians
- Fri 16th Oct 2020 at 7:00pm -
Swiftogeddon: The Taylor Swift Club Night
- Fri 13th Nov 2020 at 11:00pm -
Low Steppa presents Boiling Point
- Sat 10th Oct 2020 at 11:00pm
O2 Ritz
Manchester
M1 5NQ
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Gza - 25th Anniversary Of Liquid Swords
- Sun 6th Sep 2020 at 7:30pm -
The Pigeon Detectives
- Tue 20th Oct 2020 at 6:30pm -
Tribute Festival Comes to Manchester!
- Sat 26th Jun 2021 at 3:00pm -
Jillys Rockworld
- Sat 7th Nov 2020 at 10:30pm
Albert Hall
Manchester
M2 5QR
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Heaven 27
- Fri 18th Dec 2020 at 7:00pm -
Jax Jones
- Sat 3rd Oct 2020 at 6:00pm -
Black Pumas
- Tue 10th Nov 2020 at 7:00pm -
Essential 20
- Sat 29th Aug 2020 at 9:00pm
Night And Day Cafe
Manchester
M1 1JN
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Flyying Colours
- Thu 17th Sep 2020 at 8:00pm -
The Winachi Tribe with special guests De Stijl
- Sun 11th Oct 2020 at 7:00pm -
Pygmy Twylyte play the music of Frank Zappa
- Sun 28th Feb 2021 at 7:30pm
Manchester Academy
Manchester
M13 9PR
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WAH - SHY FX, Randall + More
- Fri 9th Oct 2020 at 10:00pm -
Twisted Wheel
- Fri 27th Nov 2020 at 7:00pm -
Jake Bugg
- Fri 20th Nov 2020 at 7:00pm -
UK Foo Fighters
- Sat 14th Nov 2020 at 7:30pm
South
Manchester
M2 6DQ
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Dimension Present: AJ Christou b2b Reme (3hrs) - South Nightclub
- Fri 16th Oct 2020 at 10:00pm -
New Heights - Volume 2
- Fri 11th Sep 2020 at 10:00pm
Antwerp Mansion
Manchester
M14 5RF
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Gigantic Massive Presents DJ KillA
- Sat 2nd Jan 2021 at 10:00pm -
ConeBoy
- Fri 20th Nov 2020 at 3:00pm -
GHOST SHOW 8pm
- Wed 7th Oct 2020 at 8:00pm
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Manchester
M17 1EH
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Great Northern SKA Festival 2021
- Sat 21st Aug 2021 at 2:00pm -
Manctoberfest 2020 | Oktoberfest with a ‘Mancunian’ twist!
- Sat 3rd Oct 2020 at 11:00am -
BTID ZN 2020
- Sat 10th Oct 2020 at 9:00pm -
Manchester Adored Presents The Circus
- Sat 8th Aug 2020 at 2:00pm
Soup Kitchen
Manchester
M1 1DF
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Everyone You Know
- Sun 27th Sep 2020 at 7:00pm -
Himalayas
- Fri 27th Nov 2020 at 7:00pm
The Deaf Institute
Manchester
M1 7HE
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Bad Sounds
- Tue 24th Nov 2020 at 7:00pm -
Latino Fest - Manchester
- Sat 29th Aug 2020 at 11:00pm -
the covasettes: the april tour
- Fri 28th Aug 2020 at 7:00pm -
Willie J Healey
- Wed 12th Aug 2020 at 7:30pm
Manchester Academy 2
Manchester
M13 9PR
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Lee Rocker (of The Stray Cats) + Support From The Deadshots
- Fri 6th Nov 2020 at 7:00pm -
Big Country
- Fri 15th Jan 2021 at 7:30pm -
Ghostpoet
- Sat 21st Nov 2020 at 7:30pm -
King's X
- Wed 30th Sep 2020 at 7:00pm
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