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.

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!

Get To Know... Man/Woman/Chainsaw

7th Aug 2026 2:25pm

We interview Emmie-Mae and Billy Doyle of Man/Woman/Chainsaw to discuss their debut album, Cannonball, their sonic evolution, and making room for silliness.

Doom composer Mick Gordon to headline Manchester’s 2027 RADAR Festival

31st Jul 2026 5:20pm

The video game legend will headline Manchester’s RADAR Festival next year.

Get to know... 1000 Rabbits

17th Jul 2026 11:22am

Off-kilter, emotionally raw, & impossible to pin down, get to know 1000 Rabbits as they discuss debut EP ‘Are We Friends Yet?’, their inimitable live sound, & 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: Europe edition - July

26th Jun 2026 2:40pm

With a heatwave washing over Europe this July, there’s no better time to get stuck into the extensive array of festivals in Europe this month.

Things to do with kids in Liverpool

23rd Jun 2026 10:56am

Looking for things to do with kids in Liverpool? From free museums and parks to boat trips, football tours, music attractions and rainy-day fun, here are some of the best family days out in the city.

Where to watch the Fifa World Cup 2026 in Birmingham

6th Jul 2026 11:17am

Looking for where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Birmingham? Discover the best fan zones, pubs, and giant-screen England watchalongs across Brum and the Black Country.

Ezra Collective announces fourth studio album 'Here Because of Hope'

29th May 2026 9:55am

London-born jazz band Erza Collective shares details on upcoming album and new music release. Read more below.

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 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

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.