Christmas arrived early in Manchester as The Ivy Spinningfields unveiled a spectacular 39-foot-tall polar bear in the heart of Spinningfields last night, alongside a special charity pledge to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. Standing at almost 12 metres tall, the larger-than-life installation could be the world’s tallest polar bear sculpture, creating a striking seasonal landmark for…
COCO TANG TO OPEN IN MANCHESTER ON THE 24TH NOVEMBER
Independent restaurant, coffee house and cocktail club, Coco Tang, will open in Spinningfields on Tuesday 24th November 2026. The site will be the second in the UK, following an 18-year legacy in Nottingham. The two-storey venue will bring together elements of South East Asian food heritage, coffee culture and nightlife, drawing inspiration from both Vietnam’s…
Europe’s Largest Aloft by Marriott Is Now Open in Manchester
Aloft by Marriott Manchester City Centre is now welcoming guests to its new 358-room hotel on Deansgate, bringing vibrant design, live music and a lively social scene to the heart of the city. Officially opened on 16 June, the hotel is the largest Aloft by Marriott in Europe and forms part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio…
IMMERSIVE GAMEBOX CALLS ON NETFLIX’S KPOP DEMON HUNTERS FANS TO JOIN THE ACTION FOR A BRAND-NEW IMMERSIVE GAMING EXPERIENCE
Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters is coming to Immersive Gamebox, with a brand new group gaming experience inspired by Netflix’s global hit, opening in January 2027. Fans can join the waitlist from today to secure exclusive priority access when tickets drop in December, allowing them to book 24 hours before tickets go on general sale, with…
CREAMFIELDS 2027: TWO ICONIC STAGE CONCEPTS. ONE MONUMENTAL NEW EXPERIENCE.
As anticipation builds for Creamfields’ landmark 30-year celebrations, the UK’s biggest dance music festival has unveiled Runway 2.0, an ambitious new stage concept set to make its debut at Creamfields 2027. Bringing together two of the festival’s most iconic stage concepts, Runway 2.0 will combine the defining features of Runway and HALO to create an…
Gather Your Flock: Butter Bird’s First Christmas Feast Puts Rotisserie Chicken Centre Table
Champagne and fries had their moment. This Christmas, Butter Bird, the neighbourhood rotisserie on Blossom Street in Ancoats, is making the case for the pairing that comes next: golden, fire-turned rotisserie chicken and a glass of French Crémant. Its first Christmas feasting menu, Gather Your Flock, runs Monday to Saturday from Tuesday 1st to Thursday…
Step into Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience at Bolesworth Castle as it returns to Cheshire this winter
This winter, Harry Potter™ fans will be invited to step into the shadows of a Forbidden Forest, as Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience arrives at Bolesworth Castle near Chester for a limited run from 10 December. Presented by Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for discovering culture and live entertainment, this multisensory nighttime trail…
Cream Classical returns to Liverpool’s iconic waterfront concert series
Liverpool’s spectacular waterfront concert series On the Waterfront has announced the highly anticipated return of Cream Classical, taking to the stage at the city’s iconic Pier Head on Saturday 19th June 2027 as the event’s second headline announcement for next summer. Bringing together the worlds of dance music and live orchestral performance, Cream Classical reimagines…
Now Open: Bottega by San Carlo unveils new chapter at Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square with elevated Italian dining experience
Bottega by San Carlo at Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square has reopened following a refurbishment, unveiling a new iteration of the restaurant that elevates the full Bottega experience. Bringing together design, authentic Italian food and expertly crafted cocktails, the refreshed restaurant will offer guests a true taste of Italy in the heart of Manchester. The newly…
FIRST LOOK: THE ALPINE FONDUE SPOT WITH EDIBLE BREAD BOWLS THAT’S SET TO TAKE MANCHESTER’S CHRISTMAS MARKETS BY STORM
Molten cheese, sourdough boules and cranberry sauce: meet the Alpine newcomer serving up Manchester’s cosiest Christmas Market bite. Think you know the Manchester Christmas Market food scene by heart? Think again – there’s a new kid on the block, and it’s one that everyone will be queueing for this year. Fondue is gearing up for…
CUPRA SPEAKEASY: ‘MAKING PLACES’
As The Hive prepares to open its doors on Lever Street in November, Rupert Dean, co-founder and CEO of x+why, will be the lead guest at Making Places, the next CUPRA Speakeasy, on Wednesday 4th November, 6:30–9pm at CUPRA City Garage Manchester. Bringing together three of the city’s most influential leaders across workspace, regeneration and…
Manchester What’s On: La Discothèque at The Warehouse Project
Manchester-born disco collective La Discothèque returns to where it all began on Saturday 7 November – presenting its biggest home show to date with The Warehouse Project – celebrating a decade of disco. To mark its 10th anniversary, La Discothèque is set to bring its internationally acclaimed disco extravaganza to Depot Mayfield this autumn. Founded…
