The best gay bars in Liverpool

14th Jul 2026 1:48pm

Looking for the best gay bars in Liverpool? From drag and cabaret to karaoke, disco, brunch and late-night clubs, these LGBTQ+ venues are made for big nights out.

doof in the park returns in 2027 - sign up now

9th Jul 2026 11:48am

Hannah Laing’s revered Dundee festival will return next year, and you can sign up for Early Bird tickets now.

The UK's first all-inclusive kids festival, We Are Family, returns in 2026

22nd Jun 2026 9:59am

We Are Family Festival returns to Beckenham this September with Toploader, RaverTots, unlimited rides, character parades and all-inclusive family entertainment.

Syd Barrett’s 80th birthday to be marked with tribute concert

18th Jun 2026 5:09pm

Among the celebration programme is a concert headlined by Kula Shaker, a special album celebrating the former Pink Floyd frontman’s legacy and an exhibition.

The Star & Garter undergoes Manchester City makeover this weekend

21st May 2026 5:07pm

Now known as The Stones & Silva for this bank holiday weekend only, the pop-up pays tribute to the two players who will depart Manchester City this summer.

Eden Ibiza announce weekday party series celebrating UK garage

21st May 2026 4:17pm

Wednesday nights at Eden will be celebrating all things UKG from June through to September, as the Balearic club welcomes 23 Degrees, DJ EZ and Garage Nation.

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

Fliptrix Interview: From Coldharbour Lane to an off-grid Portuguese farm

15th May 2026 4:18pm

We caught up with the rapper and High Focus Records founder to talk about his album ‘Elevation’ and upcoming tour, his Peruvian pilgrimage and living off-grid in the Portuguese mountains.

Disco Pogo to release tribute book for Andrew Weatherall

11th May 2026 11:37am

Disco Pogo deliver 300 pages of tributes to Andrew Weatherall, exploring his legacy, early years and enduring footprint on music.

Nightmares on Wax links up with Ibiza’s Marlon Lopez for new ‘Patang’ EP

29th Apr 2026 11:00am

Nightmares on Wax returns to his bleep roots on new EP Patang, with fresh influences and textures from former touring partner and Ibiza-based producer and musician Marlon Lopez.

Best 9 Easter bank holiday weekend events in Liverpool

2nd Apr 2026 3:12pm

Take a look at the best Easter events in Liverpool, featuring breakfast with the Easter Bunny, food festivals, family days out, and more.

Best Easter events in Manchester

2nd Apr 2026 3:50pm

With the Easter Bank Holiday being a time for fun, family and of course, all the chocolate you can consume, check out all the best Easter events in Manchester! Read more below.

Tribute gig for Stone Roses’ Mani announced for Manchester

23rd Mar 2026 12:16pm

‘Manichester’ takes place in May, with a lineup featuring Peter Hook, Jon Dasilva, and more.

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 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.