Spectrum Studio
Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor
Spectrum are a photography studios based in Ancoats hosting workshops and with multiple studios for hire.
What's on near Spectrum Studio
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Kiss Marry Kill at Hallé St Peter’s
Dante or Die’s latest offsite production Kiss Marry Kill is a provocative work that imagines the first same-sex wedding in a UK prison.
from £12.00
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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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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
Liam Withnail: Chronic Boom
Award-winning comedian Liam Withnail brings his critically acclaimed show Chronic Boom to Manchester.
from £15.00
Angélica Garcia at The Castle
LA-based experimental pop artist Angélica Garcia is playing at The Castle this summer, in support of her latest cumbia-inspired music.
from £10.00
Un-Convention Manchester 2024
Un-Convention is the ultimate independent music industry conference and showcase taking place at Band on the Wall in Manchester this November.
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Open Deck at Band on the Wall
Bring your records for a spin at our Open Deck session this Saturday! If you’ve bought some new vinyl from a local record shop this week, just show your receipt at the bar to get yourself a free 9” pizza!
Bar Italia at Band on the Wall
One of London’s most hyped bands of the moment, Bar Italia are playing Band on the Wall in support of their acclaimed 2023 album, The Twits.
from £15Where to go near Spectrum Studio
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The Hip Hop Chip Shop
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Mana
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Erst
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Pollen Bakery
Popular bakery in the Ancoats and New Islington area, specialising in sourdough bread and viennoiserie baked goods.
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Cask Ancoats
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Elnecot
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Flawd
Flawd is a neighbourhood wine bar based in Ancoats, from the team behind the wonderful Higher Ground dining experience.
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