Chish & Fips
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
A special kind of Japanese-inspired fish and chip shop, from the team behind the incredible (and sadly-missed) Umezushi restaurant.
A special kind of Japanese-inspired fish and chip shop, from the team behind the incredible (and sadly-missed) Umezushi restaurant.
Argentinian pianist Horacio Lavandera presents a selection of familiar masterpieces alongside a stunning contemporary work.
from £22.00Enjoy a toe-tapping, surreal musical adventure at the Stoller Hall.
from £5.50Set in the beautiful Manchester Cathedral, ‘The Meditation of Drawing’ will inspire viewers to slow down and reflect on modern life.
free entryRanging from the sculptural to the slick, Seeing Remains showcases paintings by established abstract artists from across the UK and beyond.
free entryYussef Dayes announces his debut solo studio album ‘Black Classical Music’, and a supporting Manchester gig in October.
from £32.45Shortlisted for this year’s Mercury Prize, shapeshifting duo Jockstrap call in at New Century in support of their incredibly ambitious debut album.
from £23.00From Hong Kong to Moss Side via Jamaica: be transported through the power of music at esea’s latest, A Phantom’s Vibe
free entryShifting the action to 1903 Bengal, the Royal Exchange and Tamasha Theatre join forces to bring a powerful reworking of the Dickensian classic to the stage.
from £10.00This small but perfectly-formed sushi restaurant could well be one of Manchester’s best restaurants. Whatever you do, try the freshwater eel.
The Sparrows serves up a range of exciting pan-European food.
An offshoot from the much-loved Umezushi, this specialist deli is a one-stop-shop for all your sushi making needs, and also hosts occasional workshops to improve your culinary skills.
PS Mirabel is an artist run project and exhibition space in the centre of Manchester.
Bunker Gallery is an artist-led space in Manchester curated by Catflap Collective.
SLOE Gallery is an artist-led exhibition space, co-founded by a small team of postgraduate students from the Manchester School of Art.
PAPER is an artist-led, commercial gallery based in Manchester and represents a range of emerging and mid-career artists whose practice is based around the medium of paper.
The baby in the family of Manchester’s concert halls, The Stoller Hall greatly enhances the city’s already enviable live music provision.
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.
A regular venue for gigs and one-off cultural events, Manchester Cathedral is nevertheless a working place of worship – open all year round.
The Embankment Kitchen serves up modern seasonal dishes in a great-looking space on the edge of Manchester city centre.
The 2022 Festa Italiana was a roaring success, with great food options and captivating live music performances throughout the weekend.
School's back and we're heading towards autumn! Here are some of the best family friendly events and activities to keep the kids busy.
From post punk legends to the leading lights of modern shoegaze, read about the most exciting artists playing in Manchester and the North this autumn.
We’re crowning October the month of painting prizes! From Birkenhead to Huddersfield, biennials are showcasing the best of contemporary painting.
The best new venues and revamped food and drink menus in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.
With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Get inspired to make the most of autumn with day trips, pumpkin carving and ghosts in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
Halloween's on the horizon, but there are some big film festivals to dive into first.