I said maybe... you should head down to these Manchester live music bars

23rd Sep 2026 12:56pm

From pub backrooms to smoky jazz bars, DIY spots to sprawling event complexes. This is the ultimate guide to the best live music bars in Manchester. Scroll down and check them out!

The best Halloween events in Manchester 2026

21st Sep 2026 2:23pm

Spooky season: the best Halloween events in Manchester this year, spanning festivals, clubs and parties, family attractions, comedy, and more.

The Last Laugh: The best comedy events on Skiddle in September 2026

1st Sep 2026 4:05pm

We are back with the September edition of Last Laugh, where we look at all the best comedy events on sale on Skiddle throughout the month; check them out below!

The best Manchester Pride events

25th Aug 2026 3:12pm

From huge parties and queer club nights to comedy, pottery, history trails and family fun, discover some of the best Manchester Pride events and LGBTQ happenings taking over the city this Bank Holiday.

Quiet pint or absolute carnage? These Irish pubs in Liverpool do both

18th Aug 2026 1:31pm

The best Irish pubs in Liverpool are waiting for you. From old-school boozers to bouncing bars, we’ve got something for everybody’s taste.

SCENE Festival returns to HOME this week with packed LGBTQ+ film programme

17th Aug 2026 11:12am

Manchester's premier queer film festival, SCENE, returns to HOME this week in the run-up to Manchester Pride. Check out the programme below!

Channel 4 brings First For Funny comedy showcase to Manchester's Scene Festival

12th Aug 2026 4:21pm

Chloe Petts, Jordan Gray, Josh Jones and Ayo Adenekan are among the comedians heading to Manchester for a one-night-only showcase celebrating some of the UK's most exciting comedy talent.

The best student bars and clubs in Swansea

25th Sep 2026 3:56pm

If you want to do uni properly, let us help you out. Here are the best Swansea student bars and clubs that’ll sort you out with laughs and cheap drinks.

The best student bars and clubs in Cardiff

15th Sep 2026 2:20pm

If you want to do uni in Cardiff properly, let us help you out. Here are the best student bars and clubs in the Welsh capital that’ll sort you out with memories and cheap drinks aplenty!

The best student bars and clubs in Reading

21st Sep 2026 5:33pm

Prepare for uni in the only way that really matters - becoming an expert on the best Reading student bars and clubs.

The best student bars and clubs in Bristol

28th Aug 2026 2:08pm

Bristol for uni? Unreal choice. Now, let's get ready for when that student loan comes in: here are the best student clubs and bars in Bristol.

The best student bars and clubs in Leeds

9th Sep 2026 12:27pm

From huge raves and alternative nights to cheap cocktails and rooftop drinks, discover student clubs in Leeds and some of the city’s best student bars for your next big night out.

The best student clubs and bars in Birmingham

8th Sep 2026 10:57am

Discover the best student bars in Birmingham, from lively pubs and live music venues to warehouse raves and huge clubs. Whether you’re into DnB, indie, rock, techno or just a cheap drink with mates, explore the top student nightlife spots in Birmingham.

The best student clubs and bars in Liverpool

1st Sep 2026 9:18am

Studying in Liverpool? Here are the best Liverpool student bars and clubs to keep you busy when putting off your coursework.

The Best Student Clubs and Bars in Manchester

7th Sep 2026 2:47pm

Discover the best student bars in Manchester, from lively beer gardens and cheap drinks to independent venues and late-night spots. We’ve rounded up the top places to eat, drink, dance and socialise, plus some of the city’s best student clubs in Mancheste