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Why should you visit Manchester? Well it's simple really, whatever you’re looking for, Manchester has it. When it comes to nightlife, the city boasts an almost overwhelming amount of diverse clubs to suit everyone's taste, No matter what genre ticks your boxes, you can be sure to get your fix in Manchester.
Venues like Gorilla, South, Soup Kitchen, Hidden, Victoria Warehouse, The White Hotel and more play host to events ranging from cutting edge live music gigs, to underground dance music rave-ups like Homobloc and everything in between. Manchester has a long history of putting on legendary nights (The Hacienda anyone?) and you'll be glad to know that the city continues in this rich vein of form.
Beyond music, it's well worth checking out one of Manchester’s many restaurants to fill up on a huge choice of cuisine including African food and English pub grub. Like shopping? Manchester is renowned for its retail options, from the Trafford Centre to the Arndale in the city centre - or make time for the independents in the Northern Quarter if you're after something unique.
If you are into sport, Manchester is home to two of the biggest football clubs in the UK and if you're not with the opposition, it's well worth checking out the grounds. You can also pay a visit to the Chill Factore which is home to the UK's longest indoor skiing and snowboarding slope.
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Popular Manchester venues - find out what's on where
Looking for the best spaces to experience music in Manchester? Here's a detailed run down of the premier establishments across the city, from much loved dingy live music dens up to state of the art clubbing spaces.
O2 Victoria Warehouse
Manchester
M17 1AB
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Misfits Indoor Festival - Manchester
- Sat 30th Mar 2024 at 9:00pm -
R&B Xmas Ball: Joe // 112 // Next // Bobby V // J Holiday
- Sat 16th Dec 2023 at 6:00pm -
You&Me in The Warehouse - 2023 Closing Party!
- Sat 30th Dec 2023 at 4:00pm
Revolution Deansgate Locks
Manchester
M1 5LH
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HOTMESS! x ABBA Christmas Disco
- Wed 13th Dec 2023 at 11:00pm -
Speed Dating - Manchester - Ages 21-35
- Tue 12th Dec 2023 at 7:30pm -
Speed Dating in Manchester @ Revolution (Ages 30-45)
- Wed 31st Jan 2024 at 7:30pm -
LOOSE! Presents New Years Eve! Meet Me Under the Mirror Ball
- Sun 31st Dec 2023 at 9:00pm
Gullivers
Manchester
M4 1LW
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The Distance + Special Guests
- Fri 19th Jan 2024 at 7:00pm -
Vinny Peculiar at Gullivers, Manchester [full band show]
- Fri 24th May 2024 at 8:00pm
Frog And Bucket Comedy Club
Manchester
M4 1LJ
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John Robertson - The Dark Room
- Sun 10th Dec 2023 at 7:00pm -
The Indians Are Coming - Manchester
- Sun 17th Dec 2023 at 8:15pm
The Manchester Lounge
Manchester
M4 2BJ
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The Annual 12 hour New Year's Eve Great Giveaway Extravaganza
- Sun 31st Dec 2023 at 8:30pm -
Desi Saturday Night: Christmas Special
- Sat 23rd Dec 2023 at 10:00pm
Gorilla
Manchester
M1 5WW
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Filter
- Tue 12th Mar 2024 at 7:00pm -
TAYLOR'S VERSION - A Taylor Swift Club Night
- Sat 9th Dec 2023 at 11:00pm
Rebellion
Manchester
M1 5WZ
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Spouky Kids
- Fri 8th Dec 2023 at 6:00pm -
Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems
- Sat 16th Dec 2023 at 11:00pm -
Insanium
- Fri 15th Dec 2023 at 11:00pm -
CVLTfest Resurrected
- Fri 23rd Feb 2024 at 6:00pm
FAC 251 The Factory
Manchester
M1 7EN
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Factory 251 Fridays
- Fri 8th Dec 2023 at 10:00pm -
The Smiths Utd
- Sat 24th Feb 2024 at 7:00pm -
Replay Tuesdays at Factory
- Tue 12th Dec 2023 at 10:30pm
O2 Ritz
Manchester
M1 5NQ
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Clearwater Creedence Revival
- Sat 20th Jan 2024 at 7:00pm -
Rakim
- Wed 15th May 2024 at 7:00pm
Albert Hall
Manchester
M2 5QR
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Craig Charles Funk & Soul House Party
- Sat 4th May 2024 at 8:00pm -
The Jesus And Mary Chain: 40 Years
- Fri 22nd Mar 2024 at 7:00pm
Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Manchester
M17 1SN
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Manchester Adored
- Sat 23rd Mar 2024 at 12:00pm -
Teletech Manchester: AZYR All Night Long
- Fri 8th Mar 2024 at 11:00pm -
UBKB - Bare Knuckle Boxing - New Year Knockouts
- Sat 27th Jan 2024 at 6:00pm
SOUP
Manchester
M1 1DF
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Community Hosts Johnny Reckless
- Sat 9th Dec 2023 at 11:00pm -
Chalk
- Fri 22nd Mar 2024 at 7:00pm
The Deaf Institute
Manchester
M1 7HE
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Nowt But Love Big Disco
- Fri 8th Dec 2023 at 11:00pm -
Boon Army Christmas Takeover
- Sat 23rd Dec 2023 at 11:00pm -
Saved By The 90s - Christmas Party (Manchester)
- Sat 9th Dec 2023 at 11:00pm -
Ghostface600 - Just A Rapper Wid Melodies
- Sun 5th May 2024 at 7:00pm
Mint Lounge
Manchester
M4 1LE
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Funkademia at Mint Lounge
- Sat 9th Dec 2023 at 10:30pm -
Hit & Run x Bussdown
- Fri 29th Dec 2023 at 11:00pm
Band On The Wall
Manchester
M4 5JZ
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Trevor Nelson's Annual Manchester Xmas / New Year Party 2023
- Sat 30th Dec 2023 at 9:00pm -
Soul Central Christmas Party - 8th Birthday
- Sat 9th Dec 2023 at 8:00pm -
Bloc2Bloc & Off The Bloc - Dogger b2b Mindstate + Support
- Sat 16th Dec 2023 at 10:00pm -
Kindred the Family Soul (Manchester)
- Thu 14th Dec 2023 at 7:00pm
The White Hotel
Salford
M3 7LW
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Red Laser's DJ Absolutely Sh*tmass
- Sat 16th Dec 2023 at 11:45pm -
Grey Lantern & The White Hotel {present} The Bug feat. Flowdan
- Fri 15th Dec 2023 at 7:30pm -
Yin Yin
- Thu 15th Feb 2024 at 7:30pm
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