Skiddle Vault: A new free monthly DJ series launches in Manchester next month

17th Jun 2026 9:16am

Coming to CUPRA City Garage Manchester, Skiddle VAULT pairs special-guest DJ sets with free tickets exclusively on Skiddle. Sign up below!

Pulitzer-laden opera ‘Angel’s Bone’ makes its UK premiere at Factory International

7th May 2026 3:31pm

English National Opera will bring ‘Angel’s Bone’ to Aviva Studios in Manchester next week, featuring a live orchestral performance from The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and Kantos Chamber Choir.

Get to know... Holly Head

2nd Feb 2026 9:30am

Armed with raw, politically charged and boundary-pushing tracks, Manchester’s Holly Head are staking their claim as one of the city’s most exciting new acts, set to make serious waves in 2026.

Skiddle’s most searched for artists of the year 2025

23rd Dec 2025 9:30am

As is usual at this time of year, we’ve combed through our data to reveal the 20 most searched-for artists on Skiddle in 2025. From rising UK stars to certified scene leaders, read on to see who made the cut.

The best New Year's Eve events in Manchester 2025

19th Dec 2025 9:41am

Manchester - NYE is calling. From warehouse raves and country-themed rodeos to masquerade balls and family-friendly spectaculars. See out 2025 and welcome 2026 in style with Skiddle!

Huge three-floor entertainment venue to open in Manchester

20th Oct 2025 11:20am

PINS will feature pool, karaoke, bowling lanes, a sports bar, live music, and more.

The 27 best DJs of the '90s

11th Sep 2025 3:28pm

From Pete Tong to Jeff Mills, DJ EZ to Fatboy Slim, these 90s DJs defined a decade of rave culture. Relive the sounds, stories and selectors that made dancefloors shake and glowsticks shine.

Beyond nostalgia: what the return of Oasis and Britpop tells us about 2025

24th Sep 2025 12:00pm

Britpop’s defining act is back, along with a revival of ’90s culture. Discover how it taps into our shared longing for connection and the comfort of simpler, more certain times.

Switching Off and Dialling In: The Rise of No-Phone Raves

29th Apr 2026 4:19pm

No-phone raves are having a burst of popularity at the moment. We take a look at why they’re increasing in demand, with contributions from DJs and promoters.

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 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 LGBTQ events and club nights

15th Sep 2025 3:12pm

Here are the best LGBTQ events and club nights across the UK, from drum and bass to emo to disco and everything in between.

The best student bars and clubs in Bournemouth

11th Sep 2025 9:52am

Headed to Bournemouth for uni? Check out these stunning student clubs and bars that you’ll be practically living in these next few years!

The Best Student Clubs and Bars in Manchester

23rd Sep 2025 1:07pm

Heading to Manchester for uni? Nice one! Here are the best Manchester student bars and clubs to get familiar with.