Paul Simon at Manchester Arena

The Virgin Red Room is a new private members space located at Manchester’s AO Arena, with VIP access to some of the city’s biggest gigs.

Chetham’s Library is one of the must-sees of any visit to Manchester. The library was founded in 1653, and is the oldest public library in the world – but the building dates back even further, to 1421.

High-class restaurant next to Victoria Station in Manchester, and attached to Hotel Indigo. Famed for steaks.

The Mezz is the new VIP area at the AO Arena, offering high-end food and drinks with great views of the stage.

Sadlers Yard is a public square and events space in Manchester from NOMA Mcr. Home of the Pilcrow Pub and PLANT NOMA.

The baby in the family of Manchester’s concert halls, The Stoller Hall greatly enhances the city’s already enviable live music provision.

Hotel Indigo Manchester is an elegant and welcoming hotel in the heart of this vibrant city, with the equally excellent Mamucium as the in-house restaurant.

Federation House in Manchester is a pop-up project space that provides opportunities for artists, artist groups and artist development agencies.

Allpress at NOMA is a home to all things coffee, with a café and seasonal menu incorporating locally sourced ingredients.

The National Football Museum is now open to the public, ready to show off its impressive array of football-related exhibits and activities.

A modernist, high-rise delight.

Head to this tiny Italian eatery for an authentic slice of Naples. It majors in mozzarella and the stuff here is a revelation: light, flavoursome, with oily, oozing pesto.