The 47-storey Beetham Tower is, by some distance, the tallest building in Manchester. Divided between residential apartments, offices, the 23rd-floor ‘Cloud 23’ cocktail bar and the Deansgate Hilton, it is a visible marker on Manchester’s skyline that hums tunes on a windy day. Visitors find the building particularly handy; it’s difficult to get too lost when you have a 171-metre monolith acting as a handy reference point.
Manchester’s beloved Castlefield Gallery is turning 40! Join in the celebrations – check out the exciting programme of events taking place throughout the year
free entry
The next in the programme of anniversary shows, ’40 Years of the Future: Where Should We Be Now?’ questions singular historical narratives.
free entry
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.
Learn from the masters in this workshop for young people aspiring to work in Costume and Wardrobe with Jaheda from the Palace.
from £10.00
Celebrate the power of pups in this paw-some show!
from £13.00
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00
Head into the city for a dreamy summer of live events (many completely free) all by the riverside at Aviva Studios.
free entry
The Deansgate is located in the heart of Manchester. A traditional pub with homemade food and real ales, this is truly one of the greatest watering holes in Manchester.
The Life Centre, just off Deansgate in Manchester, is a place which offers yoga and Pilates classes for people of all abilities.
Cibo is one of the newer Italian restaurant to open in Manchester. Modern Italian food in snazzy city centre surroundings.
Situated in the railway arches of Deansgate, Atlas is an elegant, quality bar specialising in nearly 600 gins from around the world.
One of 87 Spanish language schools and cultural sharing centres Instituto Cervantes Manchester can be found on Deansgate.
Manchester’s leading party venue, with two floors of music and six bars.
Highly-regarded Spanish restaurant on Deansgate
Upper Campfield Market Hall is a versatile event space in Manchester which has hosted events for Manchester International Festival and more.
Cask is a well-loved pub on Liverpool Road in Manchester. It has an excellent selection of continental beers and a cosy beer garden.
Popular no-fuss men’s hairdresser on Deansgate.
Gearing up for a sunny July? Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Make bread, throw axes, learn costume design and drink beer like you've never done before in this month's Tours and activities guide.
All-dayers make a strong showing in our latest music picks, from dance music marathons to vibrant showcases of South Asian artistry.
School year, complete! And as we say goodbye to what seems like a rather long summer term, we can look forward to the summer holidays, with lots of exciting activities...
This month we look at Indie Horror Summer, outdoor movies, and a brand new film festival in Sheffield.
Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
In between working out, then working through, your holiday reading pile this summer, find inspiration for your next bookish acquisitions from our selection of live events and exhibitions.
Virginia Woolf and lasers, environmental recovery through wildness and thoughts on motherhood - all this and more in our exhibition top picks!
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.
