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.

Skiddle's big fat festival guide: UK edition - August

28th Jul 2026 10:55am

The best UK festivals in August, covering metal, house, techno, pop, hip-hop, Afrobeats, indie, DnB, jazz, and so much more.

Oasis reportedly planning major UK and European tour for 2027

8th Jul 2026 11:42am

Reports suggest the Britpop legends could be gearing up for another huge run of shows, with rumours of a Knebworth return and an extended Manchester homecoming residency already exciting fans.

Skiddle's big fat festival guide: UK edition - July

23rd Jun 2026 2:02pm

No Glastonbury? No problem. The best UK festivals in July 2026, spanning every size, genre, and vibe.

Creatures Comedy Festival 2026: lineups, venues and what’s new

9th Jun 2026 3:25pm

Returning to the 'Worker Bee' city for its third instalment, read more about this year's mixture of international and local names, as well as the introduction of festival passes.

Manchester unites at the AO next month for huge '12-round' tribute night for Ricky Hatton

19th May 2026 3:04pm

Evening 4 Ricky lands at Manchester’s AO Arena on the 7th June with 12 rounds of tributes to Hatton, including live music, boxing legends, comedy and more

Skiddle's big fat festival guide: UK edition - May

27th Apr 2026 9:46am

The best UK festivals in May - spanning house, rock, pop, reggae, metal, hip-hop, jazz, DnB, and so much more.

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 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 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

Best winter music festivals

16th Sep 2026 11:01am

Festival season may be over, but we’ve got you covered with some upcoming winter music festivals. So if you’re feeling the post-festival blues, don’t threat… The party’s not over yet!

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

The best reggae, dub and ska festivals

29th Jul 2026 10:00am

Looking for the best reggae, dub and ska festivals in 2025? You’re in the right place. Here are the festivals to watch out for.

The Best Punk, Rock and Metal Festivals

28th May 2026 4:05pm

Stick on your battle jacket, raise your horns to the sky, and open up the pit at these incredible rock, metal, and punk festivals in 2026.