Manchester nights out
Dubbed the capital of the north Manchester came alive in the new millennium and hasn’t stopped partying since. From its proud industrial heritage to its new-found fame as a centre of class-leading sports facilities, state-of-the-art entertainment and ground-breaking architecture, this cultural powerhouse has a vitality and confidence only associated with the great cities of the world. Boasting ‘must-sees’ by the bucketload your hardest decision when visiting Manchester will be deciding where to go first. Whatever you are looking from hotels, pubs, restaurants, clubs, cinemas, theatres and more our guide will help you to find out what's on in Manchester.
Manchester nights out - Food and drink
Manchester’s cultural mix adds up to a great range of places to eat and drink. You can eat your way around the world in Manchester, sampling everything from Armenian to Australian to African. With a vast range of restaurants and bars, spanning the famous "Curry Mile" in Rusholme to traditional ‘grub’, Chinatown, modern bars and bistros in the city centre. There are also now many top class restaurants. From Michelin starred gourmet to fresh local produce from speciality markets, from stylish venues for intimate occasions to out-of-the-way places for a good cheap meal with friends, there’s plenty to choose from in Manchester.
Manchester nights out - Music
For Mancunians, the pop musical heritage of the city has been a source of great pride. The city’s eclectic mix of music has helped to create the sense among its inhabitants that Manchester is the most important city in world music. With 30-plus live venues ranging from classical orchestra halls to arenas and small intimate venues throughout the city, you can be sure that Manchester’s live music scene is always vibrant and interesting. Since 1996 Manchester has had a modern 2,500 seat concert venue which is one of the country’s most technically advanced classical music and lecture venues, with an acoustically designed interior and suspended foundations for an optimum sound.
Manchester nights out - Film & Theatre
Manchester is noted for its excellent theatres. Ranging from large venues promoting large scale touring shows which regularly play host to West End productions, to small theatres situated in the city centre including those which focus on fringe productions; theatre for young people with bold contemporary design; combined theatre and music venues and theatres dedicated to dance productions. Manchester is also home to the Manchester film festival and has held the commonwealth film festival. Even Hollywood has featured Manchester occasionally in its films. My Son, My Son!, made in 1940 is set in Manchester. Manchester over the years has shot many films from the Ewan McGregor blockbuster Velvet Goldmine to Sir Alec Guinness's The Man in the White Suit.
Manchester nights out - Food and drink
Manchester’s cultural mix adds up to a great range of places to eat and drink. You can eat your way around the world in Manchester, sampling everything from Armenian to Australian to African. With a vast range of restaurants and bars, spanning the famous "Curry Mile" in Rusholme to traditional ‘grub’, Chinatown, modern bars and bistros in the city centre. There are also now many top class restaurants. From Michelin starred gourmet to fresh local produce from speciality markets, from stylish venues for intimate occasions to out-of-the-way places for a good cheap meal with friends, there’s plenty to choose from in Manchester.
Manchester nights out - Music
For Mancunians, the pop musical heritage of the city has been a source of great pride. The city’s eclectic mix of music has helped to create the sense among its inhabitants that Manchester is the most important city in world music. With 30-plus live venues ranging from classical orchestra halls to arenas and small intimate venues throughout the city, you can be sure that Manchester’s live music scene is always vibrant and interesting. Since 1996 Manchester has had a modern 2,500 seat concert venue which is one of the country’s most technically advanced classical music and lecture venues, with an acoustically designed interior and suspended foundations for an optimum sound.
Manchester nights out - Film & Theatre
Manchester is noted for its excellent theatres. Ranging from large venues promoting large scale touring shows which regularly play host to West End productions, to small theatres situated in the city centre including those which focus on fringe productions; theatre for young people with bold contemporary design; combined theatre and music venues and theatres dedicated to dance productions. Manchester is also home to the Manchester film festival and has held the commonwealth film festival. Even Hollywood has featured Manchester occasionally in its films. My Son, My Son!, made in 1940 is set in Manchester. Manchester over the years has shot many films from the Ewan McGregor blockbuster Velvet Goldmine to Sir Alec Guinness's The Man in the White Suit.