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Ian Jones, Food and Drink EditorSnazzy cabaret-style cocktail bar and nightclub, hidden away under a Deansgate barber shop.
Snazzy cabaret-style cocktail bar and nightclub, hidden away under a Deansgate barber shop.
Glamorous and gritty and outrageously fun, Burlesque is the big new musical that says life isn’t fair…it’s fabulous!
from £35.00Following its sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Frank Skinner’s 30 Years of Dirt show gets its Manchester debut in November.
from £32.96Watch one of the world’s leading ballet companies and their exceptional orchestra perform a classic.
from £13.00If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
from £45.00Marking the end of the world in a momentous mix of music, cinematic imagery, songs and stories, ARK is the latest multi-media work by the legendary Laurie Anderson.
from £10.00Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00The Laughienda is an always-excellent, free live comedy night at The Lion’s Den in the Great Northern, just off Deansgate in Manchester.
Hawksmoor Manchester is one of the city’s most revered restaurants, delivering time-honoured dishes in a stunning location.
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Moxy Manchester City is a stylish 146-bedroom hotel in Spinningfields, with an attractive living room lobby and modern, well-stocked bar.
Popular cafe on Deansgate in Manchester with a great range of lunch options.
Hey Little Cupcake is a small, trendy cupcake boutique nestled in Spinningfields that uses the finest ingredients to create a signature collection of cupcakes, cakes and brownies.
Authentic tapas served up at this high-end Spinningfields eatery.
Sexy Fish Manchester is fun, flashy and laser-focused on serving the city’s best food and drink.
A commercial touring theatre, the Manchester Opera House is reopening in August 2021, all set to host the city’s finest mainstream theatrical productions, music gigs, opera and ballet.
NQ64 Peter Street is the latest venue from the team behind the original (and excellent) NQ bar, offering up video games, high-quality drinks and a great, friendly atmosphere.
Right next to Manchester’s Albert Hall, Sakana is a casual Japanese restaurant downstairs, with a fancier Pan Asian on the first floor.
The Blues Kitchen’s superb American-inspired food is a perfect match for the upstairs live music space.
Smart event space in the building previously occupied by Walkabout, and now host to all manner of exciting one-off happenings
School may have started, but the arts and cultural fun hasn't stopped! From spooky theatre to arty parties, families are spoilt for choice.
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.
Experimental performance, Halloween-themed cabaret and an eclectic selection of dance all take top spots in our new guide.
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.
From DIY gigs to blockbuster multi-media events, we’ve covered the lot in our latest round-up of unmissable live music.
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.
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.