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WAH w/ SASASAS, Redlight b2b Zinc, Dimension, Bassboy + More
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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.
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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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Clubland Presents The Show
- Fri 5th Oct 2018 at 10:00pm -
Rong Pres. FSOE 550 UK 'A World Beyond'
- Sat 29th Sep 2018 at 7:00pm -
The British Sound Project
- Sat 22nd Sep 2018 at 6:30pm -
Rong 8th Birthday at Victoria Warehouse 2018
- Sat 1st Dec 2018 at 9:00pm
The Castle Hotel
Manchester
M4 1LE
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The One Hundred Club
- Sat 22nd Dec 2018 at 7:30pm -
Echo Town
- Sat 13th Oct 2018 at 7:30pm -
The Slow Day
- Mon 15th Oct 2018 at 7:30pm -
Emily Mae Winters
- Thu 11th Oct 2018 at 7:30pm
Bridgewater Hall
Manchester
M2 3WS
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An Evening with Joan Baez
- Mon 25th Feb 2019 at 7:30pm -
The Hallé - Dvorak's Seventh Symphony
- Sun 23rd Sep 2018 at 7:30pm -
At Last - The Etta James Story
- Sun 14th Oct 2018 at 8:00pm -
Billy Ocean
- Mon 12th Nov 2018 at 7:00pm
Gullivers
Manchester
M4 1LW
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The Undercover Hippy @ Gullivers, Manchester
- Thu 4th Oct 2018 at 7:00pm -
Michael Nau
- Tue 25th Sep 2018 at 7:30pm -
Xrysa Katsarini Live in Manchester
- Sun 28th Oct 2018 at 8:30pm -
Comedy Monologue Projectorgrams event
- Fri 12th Oct 2018 at 8:00pm
Albert Hall
Manchester
M2 5QR
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The Dualers
- Sat 27th Apr 2019 at 7:00pm -
GoGo Penguin
- Sat 17th Nov 2018 at 7:00pm -
Still Doin' It Live! 2019
- Fri 22nd Feb 2019 at 7:00pm -
Brutus Gold's Love Train
- Fri 21st Dec 2018 at 9:00pm
FAC 251 The Factory
Manchester
M1 7EN
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Pentatonic Presents:
- Sat 22nd Sep 2018 at 7:00pm -
Definitely Oasis - Be Here Now Live
- Fri 26th Oct 2018 at 7:00pm -
quids in freshers | uk's biggest student party
- Mon 24th Sep 2018 at 11:00pm -
The Real Ink presents: Light & Sound
- Sat 27th Oct 2018 at 6:00pm
Manchester Academy
Manchester
M13 9PR
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WAH w/ SASASAS, Redlight b2b Zinc, Dimension, Bassboy + More
- Fri 28th Sep 2018 at 9:00pm -
Trippy Visions
- Fri 5th Oct 2018 at 10:00pm -
The Future Perfect Comedy Night with Russell Howard and friends
- Wed 26th Sep 2018 at 7:00pm -
Steve Lawler, Infinity Ink, Nathan Barato Tap
- Sat 27th Oct 2018 at 9:00pm
O2 Ritz
Manchester
M1 5NQ
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Gentleman's Dub Club
- Fri 9th Nov 2018 at 7:00pm -
Shame
- Thu 22nd Nov 2018 at 7:00pm -
Welcome to the Acoustic Rave II - Showhawk Duo - Manchester
- Fri 5th Apr 2019 at 7:00pm -
Ultimate Power
- Fri 28th Sep 2018 at 10:30pm
South
Manchester
M2 6DQ
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Garage Get Down: Freshers Special w/ Conducta!
- Thu 27th Sep 2018 at 11:00pm -
Kinetik Presents PHIBES
- Thu 11th Oct 2018 at 11:00pm -
Clint Boon // James & The Charlatans
- Sat 8th Dec 2018 at 11:00pm -
Chicken Shop vs OTR: Freddie Martin B2B Zero w/ PZP & More
- Tue 16th Oct 2018 at 11:00pm
Rebellion
Manchester
M1 5WZ
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BADGERFEST The Sequel 2018
- Sat 13th Oct 2018 at 2:00pm -
Locus Sound: Chonk Mob + Opus
- Fri 12th Oct 2018 at 10:00pm -
Crystal Kids - Psychedelic Journey II
- Sat 1st Dec 2018 at 11:00pm -
Blāzma Blowout: Bass Music - Freshers Week
- Thu 27th Sep 2018 at 11:00pm
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Manchester
M17 1SN
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btid zn 2018
- Sat 13th Oct 2018 at 9:00pm -
Madchester
- Sat 6th Oct 2018 at 12:00pm -
Sidewinder Oldskool Festival Halloween Twisted Circus
- Sat 27th Oct 2018 at 5:00pm -
IllumiNaughty presents End of an Era - Halloween Indoor Festival
- Fri 26th Oct 2018 at 8:00pm
Night And Day Cafe
Manchester
M1 1JN
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antics 7th Birthday: Bo Ningen (Live) + (Club) Canada
- Sat 13th Oct 2018 at 8:00pm -
Marion
- Wed 21st Nov 2018 at 8:00pm -
Deer Tick at Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
- Fri 9th Nov 2018 at 8:00pm -
Woofstock 2018
- Sun 23rd Sep 2018 at 7:30pm
The Ruby Lounge
Manchester
M4 1QB
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Prohibition Present: The Correspondents
- Fri 5th Oct 2018 at 9:00pm -
Remake Remodel Joy Division + - New Order Night
- Sat 6th Oct 2018 at 11:00pm -
Consumer Electronics / Skullflower / Iron Fist Of The Sun
- Thu 27th Sep 2018 at 7:30pm -
The Complete Stone Roses - Spike Island Live
- Fri 28th Sep 2018 at 7:00pm
Soup Kitchen
Manchester
M1 1DF
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Transmission Funk presents KETTAMA + guests
- Thu 4th Oct 2018 at 11:00pm -
Zutekh presents DJ Boring (All Night Long)
- Fri 5th Oct 2018 at 11:00pm -
Remake Remodel
- Mon 24th Sep 2018 at 11:00pm -
Teletech Presents: Ø [Phase]
- Tue 6th Nov 2018 at 11:00pm
Gorilla
Manchester
M1 5WW
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Horse Meat Disco: Back 2 School
- Sat 22nd Sep 2018 at 11:00pm -
Rum&Bass x Jungle Cakes - Ed Solo b2b Serial Killaz b2b Deekline
- Fri 19th Oct 2018 at 10:00pm -
Kevin & Perry go Large in Manchester!
- Fri 28th Sep 2018 at 11:00pm -
Prince x Late Nite Tuff Guy
- Fri 5th Oct 2018 at 11:00pm
The Deaf Institute
Manchester
M1 7HE
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Motherfunkers Charity Carnival
- Thu 27th Sep 2018 at 11:00pm -
SoulJam - Dance To The Music - Manchester
- Thu 4th Oct 2018 at 11:00pm -
OTR Presents: NYTA x Sunship
- Wed 26th Sep 2018 at 11:00pm -
Girls on Film Totally Rad '80s Pool Party
- Sat 22nd Sep 2018 at 10:00pm
Band On The Wall
Manchester
M4 5JZ
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Sons of Kemet
- Sun 28th Oct 2018 at 7:00pm -
Macka B's Reggae Rumble - Manchester
- Fri 26th Oct 2018 at 7:00pm -
Mario Biondi
- Wed 24th Oct 2018 at 7:00pm -
Cory Wong
- Fri 1st Mar 2019 at 7:30pm
Manchester Arena
Manchester
M3 1AR
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Jason Derulo
- Sun 23rd Sep 2018 at 6:00pm -
Nicki Minaj - The Nickihndrxx Tour
- Mon 18th Mar 2019 at 6:30pm -
Enrique Iglesias
- Fri 26th Oct 2018 at 6:00pm
The Lowry
Salford
M50 3AZ
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Hal Cruttenden 'Chubster' UK Tour 2018
- Sat 6th Oct 2018 at 8:00pm -
Colin Cloud Live
- Thu 4th Oct 2018 at 8:00pm -
Katie Melua
- Sun 2nd Dec 2018 at 7:00pm
Mint Lounge
Manchester
M4 1LE
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Funkademia with Les Croasdaile
- Sat 22nd Sep 2018 at 10:30pm -
Top Of The Pops with Martin Glynn & Jamie Winehouse
- Fri 28th Sep 2018 at 10:30pm
The Comedy Store
Manchester
M1 5LH
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The Discount Comedy Checkout - Improv Show
- Wed 7th Nov 2018 at 7:00pm -
Stand Up Thursday - 8pm
- Thu 27th Sep 2018 at 7:00pm
The Venue Nightclub
Manchester
M2 5WD
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Indiependence - 6am ALLNIGHTER - Freshers 2018
- Sat 22nd Sep 2018 at 10:30pm -
Dancing Panda presents Hands Tied - Culture Code & Friends
- Thu 27th Sep 2018 at 10:30pm
Heaton Park
Manchester
M25 2SW
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Cancer Research UK Tough 10 Manchester
- Sat 10th Nov 2018 at 10:00am -
Parklife 2019
- Sat 8th Jun 2019 at 10:30am
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Irrespective of whether you're a first time visitor to the city, a frequently returning guest or a lifelong inhabitant, our guides are essential reading for anyone looking to make the most of their time in Manchester.
Manchester Restaurants guide
Manchester as a city is awash with places to eat. With restaurants, bars and cafes around every corner and along every main drag, the choice can be overwhelming. You'll find a full list of Manchester restaurants in our restaurant section here - and you can get great offers when you book online.
Manchester Restaurants
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Manchester Accommodation guide
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New Year's Eve in Manchester
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