The best cocktail bars in Manchester

1st Oct 2026 1:26pm

Discover Manchester cocktail bars for every mood, from polished classics and hidden gems to waterside drinks, live music and some of the best cocktail bars in Manchester.

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!

Iconic illustrator Stanley Chow to play an exclusive DJ set in Manchester

20th Feb 2026 4:55pm

Returning to his roots, next Friday, this will be a one-of-a-kind special filled with a set of feel-good tunes.

The best Manchester bands of all time

29th Jul 2025 12:50pm

From punk and post-punk to acid house, Madchester and modern indie, we round up the best Manchester bands of all time—genre-defining, era-shaping, and unmistakably Mancunian.

Beatport & Airspace team up for three-part Northern rooftop rave series

17th Apr 2025 1:15pm

Hitting up rooftop carparks in Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds - This series sees three absolutely stacked bills featuring the likes of Sim0ne, Special Request, Bakey, Narciss, and many more.

The best bars in Manchester

1st Aug 2024 4:32pm

Arcades, wine specialists, cocktail connoisseurs, underground dens, and more. These are the best bars in Manchester.

New On Skiddle: Chris Stussy, Bou, Detonate 25, Darkside, & more

2nd Jan 2024 9:58am

Discover the best new events on Skiddle including a psytrance rave, Darkside uptempo, Look-A-Like Fest, Save The Rave Fest, Flowdan, The Vintage Explosion, and more.

Last chance to dance: ten huge events happening this weekend

1st Dec 2023 11:28am

Here are the best last-minute dancefloors you can attend this weekend.

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.

Cheap UK festivals to attend this year

25th Apr 2023 11:44am

Feel like your wallet is holding you back from attending a festival in 2023? Don't worry, Skiddle is here with this list of all the best UK festivals on our site for under £100!

New On Skiddle: CIRCUS presents Jamies Jones, Boogietown 2023 & more

13th Mar 2023 10:55am

Discover the latest events now on sale with Skiddle...

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.

Cheap places to eat in Manchester

25th Jul 2023 10:00am

Going out for food is one of life's greatest, simplest pleasures. But, at the minute money can be a bit tight. With that in mind, here are some mouthwatering cheap places to eat in Manchester.

The Best Clubs in Manchester

29th Sep 2025 4:07pm

Discover the best clubs in Manchester, from legendary nightlife spots to cutting-edge venues. Whether you’re into house, techno, or live DJs, this guide has the ultimate list for your next night out.

The UKs Best House and Techno Festivals

26th Feb 2026 5:35pm

Discover the UK's best house festivals and leading techno festivals, from city-centre weekender events to immersive outdoor showcases. Whether you love deep grooves or hard-hitting beats, these house festivals highlight the best of UK electronic music.