Inspired by Orwell’s Keep the Aspidistra Flying, this independent bookshop is housed in a bright kiosk within Manchester’s Great Northern Warehouse. They specialise in politics, fiction, history, LGBT and art. Why not pick up a good read next time you’re leaving AMC?
This Autumn learn how to throw axes at large planks of wood with wild abandon. Whistle Punks have been bringing axe throwing to Manchester’s urban sprawl since February 2017. It’s the perfect way to let off some steam and indulge in some catharsis.
from £20
The Laughienda is an always-excellent, free live comedy night at The Lion’s Den in the Great Northern, just off Deansgate in Manchester.
Following its sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Frank Skinner’s 30 Years of Dirt show gets its Manchester debut in November.
from £32.96
Glamorous and gritty and outrageously fun, Burlesque is the big new musical that says life isn’t fair…it’s fabulous!
from £35.00
Watch one of the world’s leading ballet companies and their exceptional orchestra perform a classic.
from £13.00
Enter into the world of Salsa dancing with expert guidance and a friendly community at Instituto Cervantes Manchester.
from £63.00
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00
A mainstream chain cinema showing a mix of new releases and blockbusters. Located in The Great Northern Warehouse complex.
Superb modern British cuisine at this TV chef’s flagship Manchester restaurant
An epicentre of entertainment and shopping housed within a 19th Century railway warehouse. The Great Northern is a commercial hub of leisure, lifestyle and buiness in the centre of Manchester.
Another Hand is a new restaurant from team behind 3hands, offering casual dining at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Improve your aim, embrace the axe based catharsis and have a top quality time at Whistle Punks Axe Throwing.
This upmarket Cantonese restaurant is based in a casino, meaning you can fill your belly then go blow your wages, all in the same place!
Keen to try out this whole Virtual Reality thing? Virtual Hideout is a great, easy-going place to start.
Tucked into the first floor of Great Northern is Paradise Skate World, an intergalactic realm of quad skating and cosmically themed cocktails.
The Lion’s Den is a superb bar and event space in the Great Northern, hosting regular live music and comedy events.
Bar Hutte is a charming ski village-style experience based at the Great Northern on Deansgate, including karaoke huts, live music and superb drinks.
Based at Great Northern’s thriving plaza, The Mews Bar and Charcuterie is a stylish place for drinks and high-quality food boards, from the team behind the excellent Northern Quarter cocktail bar Alvarium.
Autumn's packed with arts and cultural fun for families. Read our latest picks, from theatrical classics to interactive activities.
From DIY gigs to blockbuster multi-media events, we’ve covered the lot in our latest round-up of unmissable live music.
Our reading matter lately has included lots of festival programmes, with Manchester Literature Festival already underway and Litfest in Lancaster due to start very soon.
Experimental performance, Halloween-themed cabaret and an eclectic selection of dance all take top spots in our new guide.
Autumn may just be the best season for new exhibitions - this month's guide has it all, from Turner Prize nominees to joyful ceramics.
A host of Halloween horrors, London Film Festival in Manchester, plus silent movie masterpieces are amongst our highlights this month.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
Seek out beauty in the mundane, or seek it out in the selections of the UK's best rising visual artists in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
