Off The Square
Creative Tourist
Set in the beating heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, Off The Square is state-of-the-art music and events space that plays host to live gigs as well as club nights.
What's on near Off The Square
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Beat The Frog at The Frog and Bucket
Beat the Frog is a legendary amateur comedy night, taking place each and every Monday. Many famous names prove it’s the real deal.
free entry
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School of Comedy at the Frog and Bucket
Try your hand at stand up comedy with an eight week intensive course with Dave Williams in the Frog and Bucket’s School of Comedy.
from £300.00
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Creatures of the Night Comedy Club
An insanely committed seven-nights-a-week, Creatures of the Night Comedy Club opens its doors (20.30-22.30 typically, though please check) for evening after evening of side-splitting comedy.
from £5.00
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Folk and World Choir at Band on the Wall
Band on the Wall bring people together to make, as well as watch, music. Join them to learn folk tunes from all over the world.
Moin at Band on the Wall
Rock-informed, techno-adjacent musical collagists Moin perform at Band on the Wall this spring.
from £16.50
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The Comedy Vault
Every Monday night upstairs at Fierce Bar, The Comedy Vault hosts an outrageously funny open-mic night. Come and try your hand or just to watch and laugh.
free entry
Athanasia Kontou / Brick Smyth / Dove Ellis at Hallé St. Michaels
Comedy, song writing and virtuosic pianists collide with Athanasia Kontou to form an unexpected line up at Halle St Michael’s church.
from £5.00
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Craft Beer Tour Manchester
Join Craft Beer Tour Manchester for a journey through some of the cities best local breweries and artisanal beer serving bars. Discover the personality of Manchester’s beer through a diverse range of pints.
from £35Where to go near Off The Square
Manchester
Form Lifestyle Store
A new lifestyle store, supporting independent design.
Manchester
Soup
Soup Kitchen is a superb communal cafe by day and an excellent live music venue by night. The perfect choice for lunch or a great night out.
Manchester
Penang
The latest iteration of long-standing Malaysian restaurant Ning, Penang is a small tastefully-lit space with eye-catching purple floral decor, based in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
Manchester
Koffee Pot
This rock n’ roll greasy spoon on Stevenson Square in Manchester’s Northern Quarter is the place to be weekend mornings.
Manchester
Castle Hotel
A pub with a 200 year-long history on Oldham Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, the Castle Hotel has a musical past.
Ancoats
Bem Brasil Northern Quarter
The original restaurant in the Bem Brasil chain. Expect barbecued meat from a traditional Brazilian grill.
City Centre
Rewind NQ
A quirky bar, paying homage to the unfortunately deceased Blockbusters video rental stores, with aptly named cocktails and a great atmosphere.
Manchester
Turtle Bay Northern Quarter
Ever-popular Caribbean food chain, now based in the Northern Quarter.
Manchester
Bakerie
Bakerie in Manchester’s Northern Quarter is an open-plan restaurant which features comfy booths, ordinary tables and communal-style benches.
Manchester
The Peer Hat
Hailed as something of a cry back ‘to the way the Northern Quarter used to be’, The Peer Hat is a great pub and music venue.
Manchester
Gullivers
Head north on Oldham Street and you’ll come across Gullivers, a ‘no gimmicks and no pretensions’ pub and gig venue.
Manchester
Chakalaka
The very best of South African cuisine in an intimate, friendly space in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Music in the North
We’re championing all things underground this month, with a selection of gigs and festivals that embrace the strange.
Classical Music in the North
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.
Exhibitions in the North
Cinematic sets, 90s nightclub photography and even new gallery - we have a great mix of exhibitions for you this month.
Tours and Activities in the North
Boozy tours, art workshops and a 'hobby house' that champions all things DIY, get the creative cogs whirring with our latest batch of tours and activities.
Family things to do in the North
Dragon quests, coconut pyramids and topsy-turvy Wonderland adventures... curious?
Food and Drink in the North
Make the most of the springtime sun with some of the North's best bars and restaurants.
Literature Events in the North
It's like the Woolies pick'n'mix counter this month in live literature land – so much choice, we're not sure where to start digging in.
Theatre in the North
DaDaFest’s 40th anniversary line-up, contemporary reimaginings and outlandish fringe, check out our top theatre picks for spring onwards.