New CGI images of Therme Manchester reveal the evolving design of the landmark £500m wellbeing resort, as construction continues at its 28-acre site at TraffordCity with the foundations of its three core experiences emerging on site. A number of cranes are now on site and the layout of the resort’s three main areas – Play,…
CUPRA CITY GARAGE MANCHESTER REVEALS STAR STUDDED WINTER LINE-UP OF LIVE EVENTS
CUPRA City Garage Manchester has unveiled its winter events programme, bringing a packed line-up of free live music, DJ takeovers, creative experiences and wellness sessions to the heart of Manchester throughout November and December. The programme features Alesha Dixon, Manchester DJ and producer Ruf Dug, and BBC Radio 1 DJ Charlie Tee, alongside a series…
FREIGHT ISLAND ANNOUNCES FESTIVE PROGRAMMING FOR CHRISTMAS 2026
Freight Island announces its Christmas programme this season, with festive food and drink, party packages and a new immersive Grotto experience, inviting guests to celebrate the season in the heart of Manchester. Located just a five-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly Station, Freight Island will offer a festive setting for everything from casual get-togethers and group…
THE IVY ASIA UNVEILS ITS FESTIVE OFFERING FOR 2026: A SEASON OF DECADENT DINING, FROM CHRISTMAS TO NEW YEAR’S DAY
This Christmas, The Ivy Asia Spinningfields invites guests to embrace the magic of the festive season, where striking seasonal details, bold Asian-inspired flavours and a generous helping of glamour come together in the heart of Manchester. With a decadent Christmas Set Menu and a spectacular New Year’s Eve dining experience, the restaurant promises unforgettable celebrations…
RESIDENT: VOLUME ONE
Press play. Resident, a soon to be five-floor bar, kitchen, record store and club built around the city’s underground music culture, opens on Deansgate on Thursday 12th November. First out of the sleeve is Electric Pizza Shop: a red-lit room below street level where the needle drops on future disco, the cocktails are made with…
Sexy Fish Manchester unveils ‘Bubble Frost’ to celebrate this festive season
This festive season, Spinningfields’ restaurant and bar Sexy Fish Manchester is inviting guests to immerse themselves in a world of underwater enchantment with the launch of ‘Sexy Fishmas: Bubble Frost’ in partnership with Don Julio, arriving on 5th November. Bringing a touch of winter magic to the ocean depths, the festive transformation will see the…
GIANT 39-FOOT POLAR BEAR TAKES OVER MANCHESTER AS THE IVY PLEDGES 371 TEDDIES TO LOCAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
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…
