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The best things to see, eat and do in and around Manchester. Contact us: [email protected].

Manchester, England
Joined February 2011
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CHRISTMAS DINING: Manchester dining veterans @ZoukTeaBar are encouraging you to ditch the washing up this Christmas Day, instead inviting guests to indulge in a five-course festive banquet. 🔗 Read more: manchesterwire.co.uk/zouk-an…
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MCR ART FAIR: @McrArtFair returns to the city this month, bringing with it an extended four-day schedule of world-leading exhibitors, masterclasses, talks and even a Michelin-starred pop-up restaurant. 🔗 Read more: manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/9…
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WALKING TRIPS: For those who want to pair their next trek with a relaxing getaway, we’ve picked out five gorgeous properties, ranging from luxury farmhouses to cosy cottages, that offer easy access to some of the UK’s finest trails. 🔗 Read more: manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/t…
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NEW OPENING: A new five-floor bar, kitchen, record store and club is set to open on Deansgate this month. 🔗 Read more: manchesterwire.co.uk/residen…
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EXHIBITION SPOTLIGHT: A new exhibition at The Portico Library explores feminist themes of wellbeing, ageing and place in relation to magic and ritual healing. 🔗 Read more: manchesterwire.co.uk/the-por…
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CLASSICAL GUIDE: From family-friendly performances and film favourites to historic masterworks, Manchester's classical calendar has something for everyone. 🔗 Check out our latest guide to classical music in the city here: manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/t…
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FESTIVE THEATRE: London’s longest-running adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is heading North to @The_Lowry this festive season. 🔗 Read more: manchesterwire.co.uk/londons…
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BURY INTERCHANGE: Bury Interchange is set to undergo major redevelopment works later this month, with plans to transform the existing site into a modern and accessible transport hub. 🔗 Read more: manchesterwire.co.uk/major-t…
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RESTAURANT DEALS: We’ve updated our list of year-round dining offers just in time for feasting season. If you’re planning a festive meet-up, but aren’t too fussed about festive food, check them out. manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/m…
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LAUGH OUT LOUD: Looking for laughs this November? There's plenty of fantastic stuff going on across Manchester that'll do that and then some. 🔗 Check out November's comedy guide here: manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/c…
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MEET SANTA: Kids will have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus at @sim_manchester later this month and right throughout the festive period. 🔗 Read more: manchesterwire.co.uk/familie…
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JAZZ SHOWS: @rncmlive's upcoming jazz programme once again showcases the institution’s flair for musical experimentation with three concerts spanning virtuosic improvisation, big band exuberance and an inventive classical crossover. 🔗 Read more: manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/t…
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GIG GUIDE: Another packed month of live music awaits in the city. Check out our picks of the best gigs happening in and around Manchester throughout November. 🔗 Read more: manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/t…
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THE ART OF FOOD: @McrArtFair has announced details of a prestigious three-night chef residency ahead of its much-anticipated return to the city later this month. 🔗 Read more: manchesterwire.co.uk/manches…
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COMEDY COMPETITION: 14 aspiring comedians, a £5,000 prize and live audience voting. @DutchBarnVodka's Spirit of Comedy comes to @LionsDenMcr this Wednesday, with audience prizes and a complimentary cocktail for every ticket holder. Read more: manchesterwire.co.uk/dutch-b…
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BEST IN CLASS: Much-loved Eccles Pub, the Queens Arms, has been officially named Britain's Best in the Good Food Guide's 100 Best Pubs 2026 rankings. 🔗 Read more: manchesterwire.co.uk/beloved…
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The best things to do in Manchester this week include the Christmas markets, a brand new ideas festival, and an almost all-nighter to remember Jilly's Rockworld. manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/t…
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THEATRE GUIDE: From big-name musicals and gripping dramas to inventive new writing and offbeat comedy, Manchester's upcoming theatre schedule boasts a dizzying array of unmissable productions running well into 2027. Read more: manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/m…
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NEW OPENING: El Gatito, a new laid-back evolution of Simon Shaw’s award-winning El Gato Negro Tapas, is set to open at MediaCity this November. 🔗 Read more: manchesterwire.co.uk/el-gati…
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