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Clubs

TEEDEE | Groovebox at Binks Yard

Saturday 25th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

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TEEDEE | Groovebox at Binks Yard

Binks Yard, Nottingham

This Groovebox is back at Binks Yard with the rising tech-house sensation TEEDEE! Open air day rave in the sun, don't miss it!

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Interplanetary Criminal presents

Saturday 10th October

7:00pm - 4:00am

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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Interplanetary Criminal presents

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

WHP 26 - Interplanetary Criminal presents at Depot Mayfield on the 10th October 2026. 19:00 - 04:00.

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OBSKUR, ROBBIE DOHERTY + MORE | Groovebox at Binks Yard

Saturday 1st August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

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OBSKUR, ROBBIE DOHERTY + MORE | Groovebox at Binks Yard

Binks Yard, Nottingham

This August, one of the hottest DJ duos in the industry right now joins us at Binks Yard in Nottingham with a stacked lineup for an all-day party!

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We Are WHSE Presents: TeeDee + More

Saturday 3rd October

5:00pm - 1:00am

Ultra Warehouse, Derby

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We Are WHSE Presents: TeeDee + More

Ultra Warehouse, Derby

Sheffield sensation TeeDee heads to Ultra Warehouse this October as part of WHSE SZN 002. More acts to be announced soon!

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SIDNEY CHARLES, LUUK VAN DIJK & more | Groovebox at SteelYard

Saturday 26th September

2:00pm - 10:00pm

SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

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SIDNEY CHARLES, LUUK VAN DIJK & more | Groovebox at SteelYard

SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

This September, we bring Sidney Charles, Luuk Van Dijk & more to SteelYard in Sheffield for an all-day party!

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Escapism with Deep Dish, Smokin Jo & Pattn

Saturday 10th October

3:30pm - 11:00pm

Victoria Baths, Manchester

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Escapism with Deep Dish, Smokin Jo & Pattn

Victoria Baths, Manchester

ESCAPISM LAUNCHES IN MANCHESTER WITH DEEP DISH, SMOKIN JO & PATTN AT THE ICONIC VICTORIA BATHS

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SOSA EXTENDED SET | Groovebox at SteelYard, Sheffield

Saturday 22nd August

2:00pm - 11:00pm

SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

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SOSA EXTENDED SET | Groovebox at SteelYard, Sheffield

SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

This August, we are back at SteelYard in Sheffield, where we will be joined by headliner SOSA who will deliver an extended set. Full lineup TBA...

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system. presents Mint XL Opening Party

Fri 25th - Sat 26th September

8:00pm - 6:00am

Mint Xl, Leeds

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system. presents Mint XL Opening Party

Mint Xl, Leeds

The opening party sets the tone for a new era, with system. taking over all three rooms at the new Mint XL.

Gigs

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Idrîsî Ensemble: Live in Nottingham

Monday 29th June

6:30pm - 8:45pm

St Mary's Church Nottingham

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Idrîsî Ensemble: Live in Nottingham

St Mary's Church Nottingham

Choral collective Idrîsî Ensemble explore the interweaving of science and the sacred in a virtuosic concert of medieval trios and quartets.

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Rum & Reggae Fest 2026 | Colwick Park, Nottingham

Saturday 27th June

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Colwick Country Park, Nottingham

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Rum & Reggae Fest 2026 | Colwick Park, Nottingham

Colwick Country Park, Nottingham

The ultimate island experience returns next Summer! Bringing you two stages of pure reggae & jungle sounds plus huge headliners & insane production...

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K-POP Live | Freight Island, Manchester

Sunday 28th June

11:30am - 2:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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K-POP Live | Freight Island, Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

Join us at for an insane celebration of K-Pop culture Manchester! Bringing K-Pop performers to life through live acts & high energy choreography.

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K-POP Live | Project House, Leeds

K-POP Live | Project House, Leeds

Project House, Leeds

Join us at for an insane celebration of K-Pop culture through live acts & high energy choreography.

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Definitely Oasis | Binks Yard, Nottingham

Friday 26th June

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

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Definitely Oasis | Binks Yard, Nottingham

Binks Yard, Nottingham

The world's number 1 Oasis tribute act is back this June with support from Gerry Cinnamon by Andy O'Brien & The Richard Ashcroft Experience!

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Marvin Humes Noughties Baby| Binks Yard

Sunday 30th August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

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Marvin Humes Noughties Baby| Binks Yard

Binks Yard, Nottingham

This August Bank Holiday, Marvin Humes returns to Binks Yard for Noughties Baby, the ultimate 00s party!

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Chicane LIVE | Manchester

Saturday 28th November

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Albert Hall, Manchester

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Chicane LIVE | Manchester

Albert Hall, Manchester

Chicane heads to the Albert Hall on Saturday 28th November for a full live band performance!

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Meekz: Album Launch Show (14+ with an Adult)

Meekz: Album Launch Show (14+ with an Adult)

Gorilla, Manchester

Jacaranda Records presents a live performance from Meekz in support of their new album 'Mr Can't Stop, Won't Stop'.

Festivals

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Moovin Festival 2026

Fri 12th - Sun 14th June

2:00pm - 11:30pm

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

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Moovin Festival 2026

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

Moovin Festival is back for 2026 and promises to get you dancing to a mix of bass, funk, soul, reggae, house & d&b until the cows come home

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Bassfest Summer Festival 2026

Sat 18th - Sun 19th July

11:00am - 10:00pm

Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield

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Bassfest Summer Festival 2026

Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield

Bassfest hits Sheffield for a huge day of bass, DnB and house. Big artists, big stages and heavy energy. Tickets selling fast, don’t miss out.

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Manchester Village Pride 2026

Fri 28th August - Tue 1st September

12:00pm - 6:00am

Manchester Gay Village

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Manchester Village Pride 2026

Manchester Gay Village

Manchester Village Pride 2026: Four days, three stages, one Village. Bank Holiday takeover celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in the heart of Manchester.

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FAC51 The Haçienda at Wollaton Hall - Nottingham

Saturday 22nd August

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Wollaton Hall, Nottingham

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FAC51 The Haçienda at Wollaton Hall - Nottingham

Wollaton Hall, Nottingham

FAC51 The Haçienda returns to Nottingham for a huge open air show with one of the biggest line ups to ever hit the city

The Church Inn, Chadderton

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PubLIFE26

The Church Inn, Chadderton

Join us for PUBLIFE 2026. After a fantastic second year in 2025, PUBLIFE returns for what is sure to be Greater Manchester's best 90s family festival.

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Clubland Live at The Abbey Nottingham

Friday 3rd July

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Newstead Abbey Park, Ravenshead

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Clubland Live at The Abbey Nottingham

Newstead Abbey Park, Ravenshead

Clubland takes over the iconic Newstead Abbey in Nottingham!

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Magic of Thailand Festival in Nottingham

Sat 13th - Sun 14th June

10:00am - 7:00pm

Forest Recreation Ground Gregory Blvd NG7 6LB, Nottingham

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Magic of Thailand Festival in Nottingham

Forest Recreation Ground Gregory Blvd NG7 6LB, Nottingham

A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Forest Recreation Ground is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.

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Ravers Reunited Live At The Abbey Nottingham

Friday 3rd July

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Newstead Abbey Park, Ravenshead

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Ravers Reunited Live At The Abbey Nottingham

Newstead Abbey Park, Ravenshead

Ravers Reunited takes over the iconic Newstead Abbey in Nottingham in association with Clubland!

Comedy

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Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 13th June

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

4 hand-picked comedians and one of our resident hosts! Every Saturday Night in our New York style basement comedy club!

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Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 18th July + 23 other dates

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

4 hand-picked comedians and one of our resident hosts! Every Saturday Night in our New York style basement comedy club!

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Kristin Key: 2026 Ca-Caw Tour || Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 4th July

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Kristin Key: 2026 Ca-Caw Tour || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Kristin Key is an internationally headlining, queer, musical comedian with sold-out shows worldwide.

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Father's Day Comedy Show

Sunday 21st June

5:30pm - 11:30pm

The Rhyddings Suite At The Royal Toby Hotel, Rochdale

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Father's Day Comedy Show

The Rhyddings Suite At The Royal Toby Hotel, Rochdale

Laugh the evening away with a stellar line-up, including Tez Ilyas, Cerys Nelmes and Harry Stachini.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

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That Night In Manchester

That Night In Manchester

Stockport Plaza

An unforgettable experience that dives straight into the heart of the Manchester music scene. Relive the nights & stories that defined music forever.

Góbéfest

Sunday 21st June + 2 other dates

11:00am - 11:00pm

Manchester Cathedral Gardens

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Góbéfest

Manchester Cathedral Gardens

Manchester's original international urban folk music and dance festival! Expect vibrant folk traditions from across Europe and beyond.

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LOCAL PRESS CLUB: Badge Class @ The Apple Core

Thursday 18th June

6:00pm - 9:00pm

The Apple Core, Stockport

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LOCAL PRESS CLUB: Badge Class @ The Apple Core

The Apple Core, Stockport

Badge-making workshop by Local Press Club at the Apple Core in Stockport.

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The Plastic Cabaret: Freakshow

The Plastic Cabaret: Freakshow

On Bar Manchester

The Plastic Cabaret returns to ON Bar Manchester on Friday 31 July with 'Welcome to the Freak Show'

Experiences & Attractions

Northern Green Gathering 2026

Thu 13th - Sun 16th August

2:00pm - 11:45pm

Newland Park, Normanton, Wakefield. West Yorkshire

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Northern Green Gathering 2026

Newland Park, Normanton, Wakefield. West Yorkshire

A celebration of nature and off-grid living. Four days of camping, music and discovery, along with exciting workshops and all powered by the sun.

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Ultimate Rave Bingo // Mansfield // Friday 3rd July

Friday 3rd July

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Civic Corner , Mansfield

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Ultimate Rave Bingo // Mansfield // Friday 3rd July

Civic Corner , Mansfield

This isn't just bingo. It's something completely different - designed with you in mind, and packed with surprises from start to finish.

Dronfield @ CIVIC HALL - Saturday 18th July

Saturday 18th July

10:00am - 5:00pm

Dronfield Civic Centre

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Dronfield @ CIVIC HALL - Saturday 18th July

Dronfield Civic Centre

Teach Rex brings their UK tour back to Dronfield, continuing their exciting new initiative, delivering shows in intimate settings in the UK!

Windrush Boat Cruise 2026

Monday 22nd June

1:30pm - 5:00pm

Princess River Cruises, Nottingham

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Windrush Boat Cruise 2026

Princess River Cruises, Nottingham

The Windrush Boat Cruise is back with an extra hour, on Monday 22nd June 2026. It sails at 2.00 PM until 5.00 PM.

Food & Drink

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Romeo's Promotion - Greatness (Dinner, Comedy & Dance)

Saturday 10th October

6:30pm - 5:00am

RIO GRANDE, Bradford

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Romeo's Promotion - Greatness (Dinner, Comedy & Dance)

RIO GRANDE, Bradford

Romeo's Promotion 22nd Anniversary & Romeo's Bday Bash Evening Evnt - 6:30pm - 10:30pm 3 Course Caribbean Meal, Comedy Night Evnt 10:30pm - 05:00am

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£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Ashton

Sunday 28th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Ashton, Ashton-under-Lyne

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£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Ashton

Buzz Bingo Ashton, Ashton-under-Lyne

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

Wins Cookout is MCRs homegrown day fest, DJs, games and pure vibes. Manchesters summer link-up.

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Throwing it Back Brunch 90's/00's Manchester

Saturday 4th July

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Rewind Nq, Manchester

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Throwing it Back Brunch 90's/00's Manchester

Rewind Nq, Manchester

Expect the best old skool anthems from the 90s and 00s classic hip hop, R&B, UKG, soul, and more. Every track brings that "remember this?"

Sport

Elite Motiv Hybrid Event

Sunday 9th August

9:30am - 2:30pm

Dorathy Hyman Sports Centre, Cudworth, Barnsley

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Elite Motiv Hybrid Event

Dorathy Hyman Sports Centre, Cudworth, Barnsley

Barnsley's first female only hybrid fitness competition. Pair up, take on workout stations & track running. £60 ticket per pair. (2 people)

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ENGLAND v CROATIA at FSC

Wednesday 17th June

4:00pm - 1:00am

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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ENGLAND v CROATIA at FSC

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Watch England v Croatia live at FSC. Guaranteed seat, burger + pint included, pre-match BBQ, big screen and full fan zone atmosphere.

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Ultra World Cup Fanzone (England vs Croatia)

Wednesday 17th June

6:00pm - 1:00am

Ultra Warehouse, Derby

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Ultra World Cup Fanzone (England vs Croatia)

Ultra Warehouse, Derby

World Cup Watch Party - LIVE AT ULTRA WAREHOUSE DERBY

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Ultra World Cup Fanzone (England vs Panama)

Saturday 27th June

6:00pm - 1:00am

Ultra Warehouse, Derby

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Ultra World Cup Fanzone (England vs Panama)

Ultra Warehouse, Derby

World Cup Watch Party - LIVE AT ULTRA WAREHOUSE DERBY

Family Days Out

Monton Soul & Pop festival

Sunday 30th August

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Monton Cricket Sports Club, Manchester

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Monton Soul & Pop festival

Monton Cricket Sports Club, Manchester

Monton Soul and Pop festival is the newest festival to hit the North West. appearing live on Stage will be Kenny Thomas, Odyssey, and Stax of Soul.

Family Carnival at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Monday 31st August

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Victoria Warehouse, Stretford

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Family Carnival at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Victoria Warehouse, Stretford

Get ready for a wild time at the Family Carnival at Victoria Warehouse in August 2026 - it's gonna be a blast!

Join us for The Bay Summer Fair - Family Fun Day, a fantastic community event packed with entertainment, activities, and fun for all ages!

PQA Salford Summer School

Mon 3rd - Fri 7th August

10:00am - 4:00pm

The Empty Space, Salford

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PQA Salford Summer School

The Empty Space, Salford

Performing Arts Summer School in Salford! Musical Theatre of Filmmaking, which side will you choose?

Seasonal

Sip & Soul x Cupra: Coffee Day Party

Sunday 14th June

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Cupra City Garage MCR, Manchester

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Sip & Soul x Cupra: Coffee Day Party

Cupra City Garage MCR, Manchester

Join us where the Sip of coffee meets the rhythm of the Soul, day party with great coffee, good company and chill vibes!

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 3rd October

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

New York New York Manchester

Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? )

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 31st October

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

New York New York Manchester

Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? )

Family magic show at Caldo Lounge! Mind-blowing tricks, laughs and interactive fun for kids and grown-ups alike. Perfect family fun!

what's on in manchester

In the city that spawned The Hacienda, The Stone Roses, The Smiths, Joy Division and Homobloc, it's fair to say that there is no shortage of musical heritage in Manchester, a trait which has continued through to today, with an enormous number of music events taking place in the city.

Our What's on in Manchester this weekend guide covers all Manchester clubs, as well as a Manchester gig guide, comedy nights and tickets.

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