A brand new food experience is turning the streets of Manchester into a city-wide interactive challenge, guiding diners from one delicious discovery to the next. Food Escapes combines puzzle solving with some of Manchester’s best independent restaurants in a first for the city, inviting players to solve their way through Manchester’s best-kept foodie secrets, using only their…
Celebrate Easter at Sexy Fish Manchester
This Easter, Sexy Fish Manchester is inviting guests to celebrate in style with a strong line-up of dining experiences, limited-time menus, and standout entertainment across the Bank Holiday weekend. Limitless Weekend: Good Friday & Saturday Guests are invited to kick off the long weekend with Sexy Fish Manchester’s Limitless Lunch, available on Good Friday and…
Chotto Matte Manchester announces return of rooftop wellness collaboration with Studio 34
Chotto Matte Manchester has announced the return of its rooftop wellness collaboration with Studio 34, transforming the iconic skyline space into a movement-meets-dining destination every other Saturday morning from 4th April to 19th September. The limited-edition series brings together Chotto Matte’s Nikkei spirit with Studio 34’s wellness aesthetic, offering guests an energising start to the…
CREAMFIELDS 2026: DOWNTOWN RETURNS BIGGER, BOLDER AND BETTER FOR 2026
Pepsi MAX presents Creamfields today reveals the return of its ‘Downtown’ village, reimagined and significantly expanded for 2026. Following its standout debut, Downtown evolves into an even more ambitious, multi-layered destination, bringing together fitness, wellness, sport, entertainment and interactive experiences in one dynamic space at the heart of the festival. For 2026, Downtown builds on last…
KENDAL CALLING ADD PRIMAL SCREAM, RED RUM CLUB, ARKAYLA AND OVER 50 MORE ACTS TO HUGE 2026 LINE-UP
Award-winning Lake District music & arts festival Kendal Calling have added over 50 artists to their massive 2026 line-up with the iconic Primal Scream amongst new names joining previously announced headliners Two Door Cinema Club, Biffy Clyro, Wolf Alice and The Kooks on an incredible bill of musical legends and risings stars alike. Taking over the beautiful Lake District’s Lowther Deer Park from Thursday 30th July to Sunday…
‘MAGNIFICENT 7’ – ITAUMA VS FRANKLIN WBA INTERNATIONAL AND WBO INTER-CONTINENTAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT HEADLINES CARD, LIVE ON DAZN
Moses Itauma will defend his WBA International and WBO Inter-Continental Heavyweight Titles against American contender Jermaine Franklin Jr in a high-stakes clash this Saturday, March 28. The highly anticipated Heavyweight showdown headlines the return of the ‘Magnificent 7’ series at the Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester, with the full fight card to be broadcast live worldwide…
UNLOCK SPRING AT THE IVY’S SECRET GARDEN WITH NEW SEASONAL MENUS
This spring, The Ivy Collection invites guests to step out of winter and into a season of renewal, as its restaurants, terraces and gardens across the UK* blossom into The Ivy’s Secret Garden. Inspired by the uplifting energy that comes with the first signs of spring – longer days, brighter mornings and the return of…
We’re Coming To Town, Manchester: Shake Shack Opens 27 March 2026
Mancunians, get ready — Shake Shack is coming to town! The new Shack at the Trafford Centre will open on Friday 27 March 2026 at 12:00 PM, and you’re all invited. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, with the first 100 in line receiving a free ShackBurger® or ‘Shroom Burger. To keep the good vibes rolling, Shake…
CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY, ALL DAY, WITH BREAKFAST AND ALL DAY SET MENUS AT THE IVY COLLECTION
From early birds and leisurely lunchers to dinner diners, all mother figures are catered for this Mother’s Day at The Ivy Collection This Mother’s Day, The Ivy Collection invites guests to celebrate the most important women in their lives with an elegant dining experience, available across its restaurants* on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March….
BIGGEST HAMPTON BY HILTON HOTEL IN EUROPE OPENING THIS APRIL IN MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE
A new hotel is opening its doors on Deansgate this Spring, with Manchester gearing up to welcome the biggest Hampton by Hilton in Europe. Scheduled to open in April 2026, the brand new Hampton by Hilton Manchester City Centre will bring a new hospitality offering to the city, located just steps away from Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop and…
St Patrick’s Day Bash at Albert’s Schloss
This March, Albert’s Schloss is painting the town green, cueing the fiddles and throwing a month-long St Patrick’s Day bash packed with flowing Guinness, Jameson cocktails, Irish feasting and a whole lot of Schloss-style mischief. For just one month only, perfectly poured pints of Guinness will flow from the taps- and once it’s gone, it’s gone for…
Trafford Palazzo strengthens leisure line-up with major new Everlast Gyms+ opening
Manchester’s Trafford Palazzo is continuing to expand its health and wellbeing offering with the opening of a major new Everlast Gyms+ flagship this weekend. The 28,000 sq ft performance-led gym will open on Saturday (7 March), marking a significant new leisure addition for the TraffordCity destination and further strengthening Trafford Palazzo’s position as a growing…