PS Mirabel
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PS Mirabel
PS Mirabel is an artist run project and exhibition space in the centre of Manchester.
What's on near PS Mirabel
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Bombed and Besieged: Manchester at War
Marking the anniversary of the Christmas Blitz, this walking tour explores Manchester’s history of conflict, from the English Civil Wars to the World Wars and beyond.
From £20.00
Truly Madly Brutal
Explore the fascinating history of Brutalism in Manchester, while also exploring the movement’s wider intentions and ideals.
From £20.00
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Cocktail Tasting Masterclass at The Botanist
You can get the behind the bar and mix with the best of them in a cocktail making masterclass from The Botanist on Deansgate.
From £39.95
Trees, Flowers and Manchester City Centre Green Spaces Tour
Hidden gardens, re-wilded viaducts, and endless canals – explore Manchester’s softer side on this guided walking tour.
From £20.00
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The Manchester Cheese Crawl
Eat your way through the dairy based delights of Manchester, with the Manchester Cheese Crawl walking tour.
From £25
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Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre
A joyous, tap-dancing classic returns – Singin’ in the Rain lights up Christmas 2025 at the Royal Exchange.
From £10.00
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Marcos Kueh: Smooth Sailing, 一路順風 at esea contemporary
Marcos Kueh explores labour diasporas and Manchester’s industrial history at his first institutional solo show.
Free entry
The Manchester Literary Tour
On the eve of Elizabeth Gaskell’s birthday, join Jonathan Schofield Tours for a stroll around the sites (and sights) of Manchester’s literary past.
From £20.00Where to go near PS Mirabel
Manchester
PAPER Gallery
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.
Manchester
SLOE Gallery
SLOE Gallery is an artist-led exhibition space, co-founded by a small team of postgraduate students from the Manchester School of Art.
City Centre
Bunker Gallery
Bunker Gallery is an artist-led space in Manchester curated by Catflap Collective.
Manchester
Umezushi
This small but perfectly-formed sushi restaurant could well be one of Manchester’s best restaurants. Whatever you do, try the freshwater eel.
Manchester
Chish & Fips
A special kind of Japanese-inspired fish and chip shop, from the team behind the incredible (and sadly-missed) Umezushi restaurant.
Manchester
Kitchen In An Arch
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.
Green Quarter
The Sparrows Continental Pasta & Spätzle
Is this raved-about pan-European restaurant deserving of all the hype? Yes. Yes it is.
Manchester
The Mezz
at AO Arena
at AO Arena
The Mezz is the new VIP area at the AO Arena, offering high-end food and drinks with great views of the stage.
Manchester
The Stoller Hall
The baby in the family of Manchester’s concert halls, The Stoller Hall greatly enhances the city’s already enviable live music provision.
Manchester
Virgin Red Room
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.
Cathedral Quarter
Manchester Cathedral
A regular venue for gigs and one-off cultural events, Manchester Cathedral is nevertheless a working place of worship – open all year round.
Salford
Kallos Cafe & Wine Bar
Kallos is a Greek restaurant and wine bar in Salford, serving up exquisite dishes throughout the day and evening.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
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