Manchester One
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Formerly known as Portland Tower and previously St. Andrew’s House, Manchester One is a high-rise building in Manchester owned by Bruntwood and let out as office space.
What's on near Manchester One
Hidden in Print: International Women’s Day Event
The Portico Library holds a treasure trove of first editions by some of the most celebrated female writers of the nineteenth century, including Elizabeth Gaskell and George Eliot.
from £6.00
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Unpicking Couture at Manchester Art Gallery
Whether you’re a high-fashion fanatic or just couture curious, Unpicking Couture gets up close and personal with pivotal moments in fashion history.
free entry
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Come Fall in Love at Manchester Opera House
A high-octane and vibrant new musical comedy dances into Manchester for its UK premiere later this year.
from £15.00
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Palace Theatre
A brand-new production of this family favourite flies back into Manchester for a fun-filled, musical adventure at the Palace Theatre.
from £15.00
The Hallé Presents Philip Glass: Life: A Journey Through Time at The Bridgewater Hall
The Hallé perform Philip Glass and Frans Lanting’s multi-media work celebrating the splendour of life on earth.
from £23.00
The Hallé Presents Philip Glass: Angélique Kidjo sings Ifé Songs at The Bridgewater Hall
Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo gives the UK premiere of Philip Glass’s Ifè Songs, written for her in the Yoruba language.
from £23.00
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International Concert Series at The Bridgewater Hall
The Bridgewater Hall’s flagship concert series brings the best international orchestras, celebrated recitalists and world-renowned choirs to Manchester.
from £8
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The Hallé – Philip Glass Festival
A three-day celebration of living legend Philip Glass takes place in Manchester this February, courtesy of the Hallé and the RNCM.
from £23.00Where to go near Manchester One
Manchester
Sackville Gardens
Sackville Park is a lovely green space in Manchester city centre, home to the Alan Turing Memorial.
Manchester
voco Manchester City Centre
The formerly known Hotel Brooklyn reopens as voco, a brand new and gloriously stylish hotel on Manchester’s Portland Street.
Chinatown
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana Portland Street
Head to Rudy’s city centre restaurant for Neapolitan pizza at its best.
Chinatown
Red Chilli, Portland Street
Passionately adored by many Mancunian foodies (and the first Manchester restaurant in ages not to get a slating from notoriously picky Observer food critic Jay Rayner), this Szechuan restaurant rules the culinary roost from an unprepossessing basement on Portland Street.
Canal Street
Richmond Tea Rooms
An eccentrically decorated place that cunningly offers homemade breakfasts, lunches and high teas alongside some stronger stuff for cocktail hour.
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Bar Pop
Nightclub identifying as an ‘IndieDiscoElectroHomoMadHiphopBritPopFunkyKindaShagtasticQueerThing’, Bar Pop on Manchester’s vibrant Canal Street is known for its friendly atmosphere.
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MAYA Manchester
MAYA is a stylish new restaurant and bar on the corner of Canal Street and Chorlton Street in central Manchester.
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MAYA Manchester Restaurant
MAYA is a high-end new restaurant on the corner of Canal Street and Chorlton Street in central Manchester.
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Vanilla
This award winning bar is open six nights a week due to popular demand. Described as the ‘mecca of the north’ for the lesbian community, it is no wonder why.
Canal Street
Madre Manchester
Madre’s new Sunday feast brings exciting new flavours and dishes into the classic Sunday roast template.
Chinatown
Hunan Restaurant
Hunan, a Chinese restaurant in Manchester’s Chinatown, may be a bit off the beaten track – but it’s all the better for that.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Food and Drink in the North
New year, new you. Let us tell you exactly what food and drink you should consume over the coming weeks.
Cinema in the North
Street art, LGBTQ+ History Month, and the first film festivals of the year are amongst our cinema highlights this month.
Theatre in the North
Feminist farce, a magical circus show and Oldham Coliseum return with a brand-new off-site show. All in our latest theatre guide.
Literature Events in the North
Readings are springing up everywhere as the live literature and spoken word scene starts to defrost.
Music in the North
Masters of minimalism, leftfield electronica and cutting edge pop. We bring you the lot in our latest live music round up.
Family things to do in the North
We might be past the holiday season, but Manchester and the North's arts and cultural calendar is still packed with brilliant events and activities for families
Exhibitions in the North
Galleries are racing to announce new exhibitions so check out our top picks, from art films and nostalgic paintings to Hockney's collages.
Tours and Activities in the North
We're enjoying an arty start to the new year in 2025 in Tours and Activities with plenty of arts based events, games and workshops.