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 of CUPRA Live Studio performances, CUPRA FM collaborations, creative conversations and community events. All events are free for Instagram followers, continuing the City Garage’s growing role as a destination for music, culture and creativity in Manchester.
The line-up includes a special Skiddle Vault x CUPRA FM event featuring Alesha Dixon on 19th November, followed by a Ruf Dug Takeover on 21st November and a Lefto x Me Gusta collaboration on 27th November. December sees Salsa de Cuba bring its live studio experience to the venue, before Charlie Tee joins Speakeasy x CUPRA FM on 4th December.
Beyond music, the City Garage will host Making Places, part of its Speakeasy series exploring creative ideas and conversations, alongside Sip & Soul, an Extract Coffee barista competition, and free Saturday morning yoga and Pilates sessions.
WHAT’S ON: NOVEMBER 2026
- Friday 6th November – Do As You Please (Live Studio): A live studio event celebrating music and creative talent.
- Sunday 15th November – Sip & Soul (Live Studio): A music-led community experience at CUPRA City Garage.
- Wednesday 18th November – Extract Coffee (Barista Competition): A competition showcasing barista talent and coffee craftsmanship.
- Thursday 19th November – Alesha Dixon (Skiddle Vault x CUPRA FM): A special collaboration featuring singer and broadcaster Alesha Dixon.
- Saturday 21st November – Ruf Dug Takeover (CUPRA Studio): Manchester DJ and producer Ruf Dug takes over CUPRA Studio.
- Friday 27th November – Lefto x Me Gusta (CUPRA FM): A collaboration bringing together Lefto and Me Gusta.
WHAT’S ON: DECEMBER 2026
- Wednesday 2nd December – Salsa de Cuba (Live Studio): A live studio event celebrating Cuban music and culture.
- Friday 4th December – Charlie Tee (Speakeasy x CUPRA FM): BBC Radio 1 DJ Charlie Tee joins CUPRA for a special Speakeasy and CUPRA FM collaboration.
- Friday 11th December – Monka (Live Studio): A live studio session continuing CUPRA’s programme of music and creative experiences.
Alongside its events programme, CUPRA City Garage Manchester hosts free yoga and Pilates sessions every Saturday morning, offering visitors another way to experience the space.
The programme builds on a busy year for CUPRA City Garage Manchester, which has welcomed thousands of visitors through its doors for live performances, cultural collaborations and creative events, establishing the venue as a distinctive part of Manchester’s cultural landscape.
