70 Oxford Street (the building formerly occupied by Cornerhouse) has been transformed into the Manchester Metropolitan University Arts and Culture Hub. It now hosts a vibrant and exciting programme of theatre, film, and creative writing – as well as the Humanities in Public and Gothic Manchester festivals.
Browse a varied and well curated selection of second-hand books at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House in Manchester’s best second-hand book sale.
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The Twilight Trail is an enchanting winter light show, launching at Freight Island over the festive season.
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Bicep return to The Warehouse Project this December with their Chroma AV DJ Set and a brilliantly curated line-up of cutting-edge electronic artists.
from £39.50
Homobloc takes over Depot Mayfield and surrounding venues with a huge day-to-night party celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
from £49.50
Electronic powerhouse duo Overmono return to The Warehouse Project to curate a show featuring a huge line-up of pals at the top of their game.
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The GNCCF is back for its 17th edition, bringing exquisite craft, sustainable innovation and simply beautiful objects to Manchester’s Victoria Baths.
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Grab your dancing shoes and your best fancy dress for a spooktacular time.
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Foodie Food is a new food delivery service, bringing hand-stretched Neapolitan-style pizzas and high-end burgers to Manchester.
Manchester’s only dedicated craft lager brewery, round the corner from Mayfield Depot and the Star and Garter.
Exceptional chicken wings from one of Manchester’s premium food delivery outlets.
ABC Taproom is part of the Alphabet Brewing Co. Open Friday and Saturday nights, go here to enjoy some of Manchester’s very best beer.
Get upside down with Cloud Aerial. Their beginner classes are the perfect introduction to the addictively fun world of aerial arts.
These regular talks in both Manchester and Knutsford unpack the meaning and significance of Elizabeth Gaskell’s writing.
Having served two summers of temporary parties, Progress Centre has been reinvented into a new permanent outdoor club in central Manchester, which is hosting a string of massive parties this…
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House has been lovingly restored; you can now sit at her desk, see where Charlotte Brontë hid behind the curtains, and have tea in the downstairs café. The Pankhurst Centre is also nearby.
Huge outside drinking space, designed for groups of people to enjoy that Irish pub atmosphere in the open air.
Manchester’s legendary independent street food festival GRUB has found a permanent home in the Green Quarter, aka Cheetham Hill.
One of the largest schools of Chemistry in the UK.
Spirit Studios now houses 10 unique studios, an on-site live venue, DJ booths, editing suites and more. Recently, kitting out many of its studios with new state-of-the-art Audient desks and it soon will welcome its very own radio station.
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.
