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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 to hold fundraising party at Joshua Brooks
19th June 2019
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18th June 2019
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18th June 2019
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18th June 2019
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6th June 2019
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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FISHER
- Fri 20th Sep 2019 at 9:30pm -
Don't Let Daddy Know UK
- Sat 12th Oct 2019 at 9:00pm -
King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard
- Thu 3rd Oct 2019 at 7:00pm -
Kodaline
- Sat 16th Nov 2019 at 7:00pm
O2 Ritz
Manchester
M1 5NQ
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Jacquees + Special Guests
- Wed 3rd Jul 2019 at 7:00pm -
Love 90's Presents The Love Noughties Edition
- Sat 27th Jul 2019 at 11:00pm -
John Bramwell & The Full Harmonic Convergence
- Thu 7th Nov 2019 at 7:00pm -
Twisted Wheel plus Specials Guests
- Fri 15th Nov 2019 at 7:00pm
The Castle Hotel
Manchester
M4 1LE
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Pentatonic Presents: Red Bricks
- Sat 22nd Jun 2019 at 7:30pm -
Earth Tongue At The Castle
- Tue 9th Jul 2019 at 7:00pm -
Lincoln Durham
- Wed 11th Sep 2019 at 7:30pm -
The One Hundred Club
- Fri 2nd Aug 2019 at 7:30pm
Gullivers
Manchester
M4 1LW
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Prognosis
- Fri 2nd Aug 2019 at 7:00pm -
As Everything Unfolds
- Sat 6th Jul 2019 at 7:00pm -
Evil Hoof Picnic 3 - This Time its Personal
- Sat 20th Jul 2019 at 2:00pm -
Josin
- Wed 16th Oct 2019 at 7:30pm
Bridgewater Hall
Manchester
M2 3WS
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The Hallé - Clare Teal Sings…The Great American Songbook
- Sat 22nd Jun 2019 at 7:30pm -
The Hallé - Shostakovich’s Defiant Response
- Thu 19th Sep 2019 at 7:30pm -
Chetham's Symphony Orchestra: Mahler Symphony No. 8
- Fri 5th Jul 2019 at 7:30pm -
Charles Esten
- Sat 19th Oct 2019 at 7:00pm
Rebellion
Manchester
M1 5WZ
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Bedroom/Boredom + M60
- Fri 12th Jul 2019 at 6:00pm -
Formless: J Majik / Total Science (93-94 set) / Dead Mans Chest+
- Sat 20th Jul 2019 at 11:00pm -
London Calling play The Clash
- Fri 21st Jun 2019 at 7:00pm -
Sokol - Manchester
- Sat 26th Oct 2019 at 7:00pm
The Lowry
Salford
M50 3AZ
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Squeeze
- Sun 3rd Nov 2019 at 7:00pm -
An Evening With David Sedaris 2020
- Sun 7th Jun 2020 at 8:00pm -
Vulvarine: A New Musical
- Thu 11th Jul 2019 at 8:00pm -
Rhys James: Snitch
- Sun 17th Nov 2019 at 8:00pm
Albert Hall
Manchester
M2 5QR
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Clubland Presents The Show
- Sat 5th Oct 2019 at 9:00pm -
Retro Albert Hall 2.0
- Sat 26th Oct 2019 at 9:00pm -
Whitney
- Thu 28th Nov 2019 at 7:00pm -
Brutus Gold's Love Train
- Sat 3rd Aug 2019 at 9:00pm
FAC 251 The Factory
Manchester
M1 7EN
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Definitely Oasis - Greatest Hits Set
- Fri 2nd Aug 2019 at 7:00pm -
Casey Lowry
- Fri 27th Sep 2019 at 7:30pm -
The Ultimate Stone Roses / The Corteeners
- Sat 2nd Nov 2019 at 7:00pm -
QUIDS IN Mondays at Factory
- Mon 24th Jun 2019 at 11:00pm
Manchester Academy
Manchester
M13 9PR
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MVSON Presents : The Garden Party : Academy Open Air
- Sat 29th Jun 2019 at 2:00pm -
Joe, Brandy And Dru Hill
- Sun 29th Sep 2019 at 7:00pm -
Ding Dong & Teejay
- Sun 25th Aug 2019 at 10:00pm -
All Saints
- Sun 8th Dec 2019 at 7:00pm
The Deaf Institute
Manchester
M1 7HE
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Prohibition: Peaky Blinders with Sam & The Womp
- Fri 6th Sep 2019 at 10:00pm -
Blues Harvest
- Sat 20th Jul 2019 at 7:00pm -
Pierce Brothers + guests
- Wed 9th Oct 2019 at 7:00pm -
Kickstart My Heart (Manchester)
- Fri 28th Jun 2019 at 11:00pm
Night And Day Cafe
Manchester
M1 1JN
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Boogarins at Night & Day
- Sat 20th Jul 2019 at 7:30pm -
SUNGLO EP Launch
- Thu 18th Jul 2019 at 7:30pm -
Imarhan
- Tue 6th Aug 2019 at 8:00pm -
Terra Incognita
- Sat 29th Jun 2019 at 11:00pm
Gorilla
Manchester
M1 5WW
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Hacienda Classical after party
- Sat 13th Jul 2019 at 10:30pm -
Secret Garden Rave - Manchester
- Sat 27th Jul 2019 at 10:00pm -
Basshunter LIVE in Manchester
- Fri 9th Aug 2019 at 11:00pm -
mclusky* live at Gorilla
- Sat 20th Jul 2019 at 7:00pm
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Manchester
M17 1SN
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Sankeys 25th Anniversary Manchester Festival
- Sat 13th Jul 2019 at 12:00pm -
Great Northern SKA Festival
- Sat 17th Aug 2019 at 2:00pm -
Sara cox presents Just Can't Get Enough 80's
- Sat 16th Nov 2019 at 8:00pm -
Manchester Reggae Festival 2019
- Sat 30th Nov 2019 at 4:00pm
Band On The Wall
Manchester
M4 5JZ
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subliminal impulse Electronic Music Festival: CARTER TUTTI
- Fri 5th Jul 2019 at 7:00pm -
Kathyrn Joseph + Special Guests
- Wed 13th Nov 2019 at 7:00pm -
Joe Armon-Jones
- Fri 11th Oct 2019 at 7:00pm -
Haelos
- Wed 23rd Oct 2019 at 7:00pm
Soup Kitchen
Manchester
M1 1DF
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Kiss Me Again 3rd Birthday! w/ Anz
- Sat 6th Jul 2019 at 11:00pm -
House of Pharaohs
- Fri 4th Oct 2019 at 7:30pm -
Banana Hill Brazil Special with DJ Tahira
- Sat 22nd Jun 2019 at 11:00pm -
Pye Corner Audio + Faten Kanaan live at Soup Kitchen
- Sun 21st Jul 2019 at 7:30pm
Mint Lounge
Manchester
M4 1LE
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Funkademia with Les Croasdaile
- Sat 22nd Jun 2019 at 10:30pm -
Back By Dope Demand
- Sun 25th Aug 2019 at 10:00pm -
Top Of The Pops w/ Bex Phillips & Chris Styles
- Fri 21st Jun 2019 at 10:30pm
South
Manchester
M2 6DQ
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A Guy Called Gerald (Live - 4 hour set)
- Sun 25th Aug 2019 at 11:00pm -
Clint Boon // Hacienda Classical
- Sat 13th Jul 2019 at 11:00pm -
Housetrap x TDH Summer Boat Party w/ Slamb + Outdoor After Party
- Fri 5th Jul 2019 at 6:00pm
Heaton Park
Manchester
M25 2SW
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Parklife 2020
- Sun 14th Jun 2020 at 10:30am -
TMTC | Its the Summer Dance
- Sat 6th Jul 2019 at 8:00pm -
Manchester Pretty Muddy 5K & Kids
- Sat 13th Jul 2019 at 10:00am
The Venue Nightclub
Manchester
M2 5WD
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Blossoms Special
- Sat 22nd Jun 2019 at 10:30pm -
Koncept Champagne Konny Tour Manchester
- Sat 17th Aug 2019 at 7:00pm
Frog And Bucket Comedy Club
Manchester
M4 1LJ
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Beat the Frog
- Mon 24th Jun 2019 at 8:00pm -
Girlfriend From Hell - The Bitch Is Back
- Sat 20th Jul 2019 at 5:00pm
Manchester Arena
Manchester
M3 1AR
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Little Mix
- Sat 16th Nov 2019 at 6:00pm -
Carrie Underwood
- Wed 3rd Jul 2019 at 6:00pm
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