Easter 2023: The best bank holiday parties in Manchester

Here are the best Easter bank holiday events in Manchester this year, from warehouse raves to discos, underground favourites to day parties and more.

Skiddle Staff

Date published: 29th Mar 2023

Easter is just around the corner, folks. You know what that means - bank holiday parties for days!

One of the best bits of living in Manchester is you’re never short of parties. With raves going down in warehouses, the city’s best underground clubs, discos, and new venues with up-and-coming DJs, there’s more than enough to choose from.

Here are some of the best Easter bank holiday events in Manchester this year. Check them out, book your tickets, and get ready for a bank holiday weekend you won’t soon forget! 

 

Mukes & Off-License: Natural Endz (DJ Hybrid, Teej b2b Refracta)

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When: Friday 7th April 2023

Where: Hidden in Manchester

If you love a rave and you’re based in Manchester, you have to check out Hidden if you haven’t already. Widely adored by fans of getting down to tunes from an array of genres, Hidden is an incredible venue with a killer soundsystem and lots of rooms to explore. 

For the bank holiday, Mukes and Off-License are taking over the venue to showcase drum and bass, dubstep, and jungle. Mukes pride themselves on creating deeply immersive experiences with community at the heart of everything they do. 

Headlined by the award-winning producer DJ Hybrid with Teej b2b Refracta, Lokal, Fav B b2b Sherpa, and Rob NG b2b Binx, it’s going to be insane. And it’s super affordable! Secure your tickets below. 

 

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Fuego Bank Holiday Day Party

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When: Sunday 9th April 2023

Where: The Loft MCR in Manchester

If you’re looking for a more intimate party, one of the newest additions to Manchester’s nightlife scene, The Loft off Oldham Road, is throwing a belter this bank holiday weekend. 

A smaller capacity of around 200, this day party is perfect for creating an exclusive feel and going large this bank holiday weekend as the party kicks off at 2 pm and goes hard until 10 pm, giving you time to hit up another event in the evening or plenty of time to recover from your antics. Fuego is bringing Dan Ghenacia for an extended set with Joseph Edmund and Vito. Expect acid house, deep house, minimal techno, and tech house sounds.

 

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Damn Good Friday Yard Party

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When: Friday 7th April 2023

Where: The Progress Centre in Manchester

Hit&Run, Rum Riddimz Run, and Nuusic have teamed up to bring another massive bank holiday yard party! Bursting with bass music, drum and bass, jungle, UKG, and reggae, we’ve got some hard hitters including Chimpo, dBridge, Dub Phizix, Strategy, EVABEE, and many more. It’s going down at the new venue The Progress Centre, an outdoor (covered, do you don't have to worry about rain) spot with a Funktion-One soundsystem, custom lighting rig, and a chill-out area.

 

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ABBA vs Fleetwood Mac: Bank Holiday Disco Party

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When: The Blues Kitchen in Manchester

Where: Thursday 6th April 2023

If raves aren’t your thing, The Blues Kitchen welcomes you to get down to some timeless classics by ABBA (AKA the only music you need to hear four drinks in), Fleetwood Mac (also perfect when four drinks in), and plenty of other songs that you can’t not hit the dance floor for like Chic, Donna Summers, and Prince. Shimmering disco, funk, pop, and soul vibes down on the dance floor is the best way to kick off your bank holiday. And with it popping on Thursday night, you have plenty of time to pack more thrills into your weekend. 

 

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You&Me - Good Friday - Sonja Moonear, Cristi Cons b2b Josh Baker

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When: Friday 7th April 2023

Where: WAREHOUSE LOCATION in Manchester

Who can resist an unused warehouse rave? The annual You&ME Good Friday rave is here to treat you to tunes spun by Sonja Moonear, Cristi Cons b2b Josh Baker, and Paddy Lee. The venue boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, perfect for day-time raving. And if you aren’t ready for the night to end at 11 pm, you can secure an afterparty ticket for The Loft to keep the tunes rolling in and good vibes going strong. 

 

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Twisted Smile Good Friday Easter Rave

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When: Friday 7th April 2023

Where: Kable Club in Manchester

If you’re a fan of ‘90s house, the Kable Club is the place to be over the Easter bank holiday. Booming on from 10 pm until 4 am, with a pre-party starting at 8 pm, Hacienda legend Jon Dasilva will soundtrack the rave with Space Ibiza veteran Jonathan Ulysses, Cafe Mambo resident Ryan McDermott, and Twisted Smile's own Ricky Isted.

Head over early for the rooftop terrace preparty hosted by Chris Bungoni and Connor Walker before heading down into the basement club to lose yourself in acid house, old skool classics, retro house, and club classics. 

 

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One Tree Island - Easter Weekend

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When: Saturday 8th April 2023

Where: The Carlton Club Manchester in Manchester

If you prefer sunny sounds, One Tree Island’s Easter party will be popping off with samba, afrobeat, salsa, and Latin dance music, sprinkling some summery beach vibes into your weekend at the Carlton Club in Whalley Range. Tunes will be spun from 8:30 pm til 1:00 am by DJ Marco, Balaphonic (AKA Moodymanc), and special guests with lighting my Mangledwire.

 

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Moxy Muzik with Darius Syrossian

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When: Joshua Brooks in Manchester

Where: Friday 7th April 2023

Set to be one of the best Easter bank holiday events in Manchester, Joshua Brooks is welcoming Moxy Muzik with Darius Syrossian. The upstairs bar will have a live DJ from 5 - 10 pm before it's time to head to the basement for pure energy conducted by Darius Syrossian, the founder of the Moxy Muzik label, known for releasing pure quality tracks. Head over for a house, minimal, and UKG rave you won’t soon forget at one of Manchester’s favourite rave spots.

Click or tap here to discover more events at Joshua Brooks including other events over the Easter bank holiday weekend

 

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Funkademia at Mint Lounge

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When: Saturday 8th April 2023

Where: Mint Lounge in Manchester

Old reliable Mint Lounge is going off with the biggest funk and disco bangers over the years. The longest-running club night in Manchester is a firm favourite amongst students who are eager to hit the dancefloor to tunes by Chic, Diana Ross, Sister Sledge, James Brown, Chaka Khan, Michael Jackson and more. More than just funk and disco, there’ll be plenty of club classics, reggae, pop, hip-hop, soul, and more to take you all the way to 4 am. 

 

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Didn’t find what you’re looking for? Search Skiddle now to find more Easter bank holiday events in Manchester to flood your weekend with great vibes and even better tunes. 

 



 

Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.

 

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