Matt & Phreds
Legendary live jazz bar serving top-class music, cocktails and pizza.
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Stage & Radio
Steeped in history, this two-floor nightlife destination is a Northern Quarter asset, with a jazz-influenced bar and subterranean club space packing serious sound system.
Factory International
Groundbreaking performance arts organisations responsible for Manchester International Festival and Aviva Studios.
Octagon Theatre
Historic theatre, blending tradition and innovation. Recent transformation champions community, culture, and luminaries. Celebrating diverse stories on stage.
The Star & Garter
Historic pub, gig venue and film location home to two of the city's longest-running club nights
Joshua Brooks
Musical mainstay blending daytime dining with iconic underground parties, world-renowned artists and a state-of-the-art sound system.
The Carlton Club
Suburban community hub, running wild club nights, midweek morning yoga, garnering, jumble sales and all-day ambient events
The Whitworth
A treasure trove of art, showcases renowned works and contemporary exhibitions, complete with a stunning, park-view café.
Leigh Film Factory
An independent cinema based in the Grade II listed Spinners Mill in Leigh
Frog & Bucket Comedy Club
Live alternative comedy club with a revered international reputation.
Manchester Art Gallery
Iconic Manchester institution with a collection spanning over 2000 oil paintings and a renewed focus on contemporary art
Ordsall Hall
Free entry 800 year old Tudor Manor house, museum and gardens with a café & gift shop.
Savoy Cinema Heaton Moor
Luxury, independent cinema in the heart of the Heatons, with 4K digital projection, surround sound, sofas for two and a full bar
The Portico Library
A hidden gem, follow in the footsteps of former Prime Ministers by surrounding yourself with 25,000 books spanning 400 years
Albert Hall
Much-loved music venue in a converted Grade II-listed former Methodist chapel
Gorilla
One of the Oxford Road Corridor’s most iconic music venues with separate bar, cafe and gin parlour.
Levenshulme Old Library
Bustling community hub, hosts eclectic events from life drawing to baby-strapped dances and enriching yoga sessions.
HOME
Dynamic arts hub showcasing indie films, bold plays, and local talents.
Everyman Cinema
Deluxe cinema experience with plush seating and waiter service, offering a mix of new releases, indie films, and live theatre screenings.
Into The Wild
Outdoor escapism powered by nature, with children’s activities, bushcraft classes, al fresco concerts, cinema, food, drink, and more.
People’s History Museum
National museum telling the story of the past, present and future of democracy in Britain.
The Talleyrand
Beloved boozer and treasured independent music venue in one of South Manchester’s liveliest suburbs
Chetham’s Library
Britain's oldest public library housed in Manchester's most complete medieval building, dating back to 1421.
K2 Karaoke
Luxe karaoke nightclub offering private booths, top-notch tech, and self-service drinks for groups from 2 to 40.
AO Arena
Central indoor arena hosting big-name music and sporting events for a 21,000-capacity crowd
O2 Ritz Manchester
Historic venue with springy dance floors, atmospheric balcony views, and legendary Manchester bands gracing its stage.
Soup
Revered and respected two-floor music venue with a strong reputation for community, and backing local and global talent alike
North West Computer Museum
Fully interactive, hand-on computer museum with retro arcade, VR suite and exhibits
Smolensky Gallery
The Strines Nightingale
Salford Museum & Art Gallery
Galleries, iconic Renaissance architecture, and immersive Victorian street Lark Hill Place.
Depot Mayfield
Live music and exhibition venue in a historic former railway station.
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John Rylands Research Institute and Library
A stunning architectural gem housing a diverse collection of books, art, and historical artifacts.
Progress Centre
Open-air club venue with three stages and a huge 5000 person capacity
The White Hotel
Manchester Museum
Blending historic exhibits with new, inclusive galleries that celebrate global cultures.
New Century
The Blues Kitchen
Band On The Wall
Contact Theatre
Landmark arts institution specialising in increasing engagement among, and exposure of, next generation theatre and arts creators.
Sett
Interactive art hub; gallery, cafe, classes, wellness sessions, and a secret garden.
Low Four Studio
Multifaceted space comprising a recording studio, live venue, music TV platform, and bar.
YES
Creatures Comedy Club
Basement NYC‑style comedy hub running laughs seven nights a week.
Hula
Manchester Jewish Museum
The UK's only Jewish museum outside of London, with beautiful architecture and stained-glass windows
Waterside
Thriving and vibrant arts venue; comprising theatres, art galleries, studios and workspaces.