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 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.

Hard, fast and unapologetic: this is hardcore, with DJ Rebekah

27th Aug 2026 6:30pm

The hakken, shaved heads, the hard techno boom, uptempo drama, “f*ck you” energy, and where we go from here. DJ Rebekah chats to us about hardcore.

New On Skiddle: Overmono, Craig David, Tiësto, and more

9th Mar 2026 10:00am

Bank Holidays, open-air summer shows, and cracking indie lineups are among this week’s newest events on Skiddle.

From protest to party: the evolution of Pride

1st Jun 2026 1:55pm

From six nights of protest to Britney and cocktails, we traced how Pride has evolved since its inception 56 years ago.

The Best R&B Music Festivals

13th Aug 2026 10:20am

From huge festivals headlined by legends to smaller fests celebrating the hottest new talent, here are the best R&B festivals. Think festivals think Skiddle.

The Best Funk & Soul Music Festivals

20th Jul 2026 1:30pm

Slap bass or caramel vocal melodies? No matter which floats your boat, you can find the best funk & soul music festivals right here.

The best DJs of all time

21st Apr 2026 4:16pm

From Daft Punk to DJ EZ, we explore some of the best DJs of all time, celebrating pioneers, innovators and modern icons who have shaped dance music and club culture across the globe.

The Best Folk Music Festivals

21st May 2026 10:12am

Check out our top picks of the Best Folk festivals in the UK and beyond, where you can go being serenaded on a hilltop to jigging in a huge crowd, all in one place!

The Best Country Music Festivals

6th May 2026 4:02pm

Tractors, beers, cowboy hats, and the jangling of country music coming through the speakers. These are the best country festivals... Think festivals think Skiddle

The Best UK Garage Festivals in the UK

5th Mar 2026 3:40pm

Discover the best UK garage festivals in 2026, featuring Garage Nation, Sidewinder, Frequency Festival and more. These garage festivals bring legendary DJs, huge basslines and classic anthems together across the UK.

The Best UK Dance and EDM Festivals

4th Mar 2026 3:30pm

Discover the biggest EDM festivals and best dance music festivals in 2026. From Creamfields and Parklife to Forbidden Forest and Terminal V, explore the UK’s top events for house, techno, trance and more.

The best student bars and clubs in Sheffield

10th Sep 2026 11:00am

When moving to a new city for Uni, you've got to know where the best places to drink are asap. So check out Sheffield’s best student clubs and bars here to never waste a moment in a dodgy bar when the day comes.

The best student bars and clubs in Brighton

8th Sep 2026 12:00pm

You want to spend your student loan wisely? Check out the best Brighton student clubs and bars here to become a nightlife expert in time for freshers.

The Biggest Music Festivals in the World

24th Mar 2026 12:10pm

Discover the biggest music festivals in the world, from Glastonbury to Tomorrowland. Explore huge lineups, global locations and record-breaking crowds to find your next unforgettable festival experience.