St Ann’s Square
Creative Tourist
St Ann’s Square is a quiet little enclave of shops, with Barton’s Arcade set back from it on one side, and St Ann’s Church, which dates back to 1712 and has a 54 stop organ.
What's on near St Ann’s Square
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Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz at the Royal Exchange Theatre
Billed as a “love letter to Birmingham”, this Bruntwood Prize-winner explores Black masculinity through Beyoncé lyrics, techno raves and the deep connection between a man and his barber.
from £10.00
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Royal Exchange Theatre
This contemporary adaptation promises a “whirlwind of sweaty dance-offs” and “drum and bass love anthems” in a celebratory nod to Manchester’s dance, music and rave culture.
from £10.00
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Comedy Balloon
Every Wednesday at Ape & Apple, Manchester’s official underground comedy club, Comedy Balloon’s friendly and warm comedy night takes place.
free entry
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Weird As Folk exhibition at The Portico
The Portico Library’s latest exhibition, Weird As Folk, runs through to November and invites you to explore and reimagine folklore via texts selected from the collection, which includes 100 books of English folklore.
free entry
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Joe Devlin: Bookmarks at The Portico Library
We love a library, we ain’t gonna lie, so when we heard that Joe Devlin’s modified bookmarks had found a home in the pop-up display area of the Portico, well.
free entry
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Gallery Tours at Manchester Art Gallery
Take a deeper look into Manchester Art Gallery’s collection with their regular, informative and fascinating gallery tours.
free entry
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Unpicking Couture at Manchester Art Gallery
Whether you’re a high-fashion fanatic or just couture curious, Unpicking Couture gets up close and personal with pivotal moments in fashion history.
free entry
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Góbéfest at Cathedral Gardens
The much-loved Góbéfest returns this June with a joyous showcase of the arts, culture, food and drink of the fabled-region of Transylvania.
Where to go near St Ann’s Square
City Centre
Corbieres
Superb little hidden-away bar on Deansgate
City Centre
Aston’s Of Manchester
In Royal Exchange Arcade, Aston’s of Manchester is a tobacconist that recently branched out into whisky sales. In their shop you’ll find an interesting selection of bottles to buy, including some real rarities, and tasting events here are just getting going.
City Centre
Royal Exchange Theatre
The Royal Exchange is one of the most celebrated theatres in the country, highly regarded for both new writing and its take on the classics.
Manchester
The Rivals Bar & Restaurant
High-quality food and wine in the in-house restaurant for the Royal Exchange Theatre on St Anne’s Square
City Centre
Brickworks
Great-looking events space beneath the Grade II listed Barton Arcade
Manchester
The Remedy Kitchen
The Remedy Kitchen is a Manchester restaurant dedicated to healthy eating, with the goal to detox the body and mind.
City Centre
Cross Street Chapel
Located in the midst of Deansgate, this community chapel regularly hosts cultural events, socials and activities. Check out their website for info and upcoming performances.
City Centre
St Ann’s Church
Historic Grade I listed church on St Ann’s Square, Manchester.
City Centre
Hotel Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange
Hotel Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange is an affordable hotel in Manchester’s city centre, perfect for a business or family stay in the city.
City Centre
Rola Wala Deansgate
Healthy Indian street food from this bright, socially-conscious dining space on Deansgate.
Manchester
Bloom Cafe
Bloom Cafe is a stunning cafe based on Deansgate in Manchester, serving up an array of hot and cold drinks, including a range of CBD options.
City Centre
The Botanist
The Botanist on Deansgate, Manchester, does botanical cocktails and toothsome food with aplomb.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Cinema in Manchester and the North
Look out for Widescreen Weekend, a celebration of Women of the West and a Leeds Cinema Crawl as we head into leafy Autumn.
Theatre in Manchester and the North
Punchy verbatim shows, comedy festivals and rave-fuelled Shakespeare feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Classical Music in Manchester and the North
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Music in Manchester and the North
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Exhibitions in Manchester and the North
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Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North
Develop a new skill with this month's workshop and learning based tours and activities guide.
Family things to do in Manchester and the North
Summer is in full swing and Manchester and the north is brimming with fun activities for families.
Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Literature Events in Manchester and the North
In this round-up, we have bookmarks as well as books, plus plenty to do both on- and offline.