Creatures Comedy Club
Basement NYC‑style comedy hub running laughs seven nights a week.
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North West Computer Museum
Fully interactive, hand-on computer museum with retro arcade, VR suite and exhibits
Contact Theatre
Landmark arts institution specialising in increasing engagement among, and exposure of, next generation theatre and arts creators.
People’s History Museum
National museum telling the story of the past, present and future of democracy in Britain.
AO Arena
Central indoor arena hosting big-name music and sporting events for a 23,000-capacity crowd
O2 Ritz Manchester
Historic venue with springy dance floors, atmospheric balcony views, and legendary Manchester bands gracing its stage.
Frog & Bucket Comedy Club
Live alternative comedy club with a revered international reputation.
New Century
Historic hidden theatre turned 21st Century music venue with first class programming and food hall.
The Whitworth
A treasure trove of art, showcases renowned works and contemporary exhibitions, complete with a stunning, park-view café.
The Blues Kitchen
Tile and stained glass-clad multi-floor music venue showcasing live artists, DJs, and bands, with a great food and drink offering
Hula
Hula is a 1950s-style tiki bar in the Northern Quarter with an anything goes attitude, serving strong drinks, grime and hip hop.
Ordsall Hall
Free entry 800 year old Tudor Manor house, museum and gardens with a café & gift shop.
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.
Sett
Interactive art hub; gallery, cafe, classes, wellness sessions, and a secret garden.
Octagon Theatre
Historic theatre, blending tradition and innovation. Recent transformation champions community, culture, and luminaries. Celebrating diverse stories on stage.
Levenshulme Old Library
Bustling community hub, hosts eclectic events from life drawing to baby-strapped dances and enriching yoga sessions.
Waterside
Thriving and vibrant arts venue; comprising theatres, art galleries, studios and workspaces.
Factory International
Groundbreaking performance arts organisations responsible for Manchester International Festival and Aviva Studios.
Into The Wild
Outdoor escapism powered by nature, with activities, bushcraft classes, al fresco concerts, cinema, food and drink at Into The Wild.
The Strines Nightingale
An historic free house in stunning countryside with live music and parties, garden terraces and woodland stage.
The Portico Library
A hidden gem, follow in the footsteps of former Prime Ministers by surrounding yourself with 25,000 books spanning 400 years
Gorilla
One of the Oxford Road Corridor’s most iconic music venues with separate bar, cafe and gin parlour.
Prologue
A bookshop with an on-site cafe and bar specialising in book launches, readings and literary events.
Savoy Cinema Heaton Moor
Savoy Cinema is a luxury, independent cinema in the heart of the Heatons, with 4K digital projection, surround sound and sofas for two
Bromley Yard Container Village
Container village community created for small creative businesses, located in the Victoria North part of the city centre.
Soup
Revered and respected two-floor music venue with a strong reputation for community, and backing local and global talent alike
Depot Mayfield
Live music and exhibition venue in a historic former railway station.
HOME
Dynamic arts hub showcasing indie films, bold plays, and local talents.
Manchester Art Gallery
Iconic Manchester institution with a collection spanning over 2000 oil paintings and a renewed focus on contemporary art
Low Four Studio
Multifaceted space comprising a recording studio, live venue, music TV platform, and bar.
Band On The Wall
Early-19th Century boozer turned world class music venue welcoming a stacked calendar of international touring artists.
Area
Lions Den
Live music venue with DJs, live music, pool, retro games and darts
National Football Museum
Discover more than 140,000 football-related items, plus a kids' discovery zone and skills-testing simulators
Salford Museum & Art Gallery
Galleries, iconic Renaissance architecture, and immersive Victorian street Lark Hill Place.
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.
Manchester Jewish Museum
The UK's only Jewish museum outside of London, with beautiful architecture and stained-glass windows
Everyman Cinema
Deluxe cinema experience with plush seating and waiter service, offering a mix of new releases, indie films, and live theatre screenings.
Albert Hall
Much-loved music venue in a converted Grade II-listed former Methodist chapel
The Carlton Club
Suburban community hub, running wild club nights, midweek morning yoga, garnering, jumble sales and all-day ambient events
Matt & Phreds
Legendary live jazz bar serving top-class music, cocktails and pizza.
The Star & Garter
Historic pub, gig venue and film location home to two of the city's longest-running club nights
The White Hotel
Raw, rebellious, and resolutely underground, The White Hotel is Salford’s most boundary-pushing music and arts venue.
Leigh Film Factory
An independent cinema based in the Grade II listed Spinners Mill in Leigh
John Rylands Research Institute and Library
A stunning architectural gem housing a diverse collection of books, art, and historical artifacts.
YES
A minimalist, student-heavy hideaway on Charles Street serving up precise brews and quiet corners.
Progress
Open-air club venue with three stages and a huge 5,000 person capacity