Freight Island returns for another landmark season, unveiling its biggest ever free-to-attend Spring/Summer festival-inspired programme, and proudly announcing new kitchens. The one-stop destination for drinking, dancing and dining is set to welcome guests with their best ever line-up from Thursday 2nd April. One of Manchester’s most celebrated chefs Caroline Martins (SAMPA), is set to open…
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Beat-Herder marks 21 year milestone with huge line-up for 2026 including: Faithless, Wilkinson and Sigma
Lancashire’s beloved independent festival Beat-Herder celebrates its 21st year in 2026 with a monumental line-up and four days of unfiltered joy in the breathtaking Ribble Valley, returning 16–19 July. Born from the DIY spirit of the 90s free party movement, Beat-Herder has spent two decades building a fiercely independent, wildly creative gathering in the North,…
CREAMFIELDS REVEALS COLOSSAL LINE-UP FOR ITS 2026 EDITION
Pepsi MAX presents Creamfields today reveals the stacked line-up for the 2026 edition of one of the world’s leading electronic music festivals. Featuring more than 250 artists across multiple stages, the award-winning festival is set to take place over the August Bank Holiday Weekend from Thursday 27 – Sunday 30 August at Daresbury, Cheshire. More information and last remaining tickets are available at www.creamfields.com….
Iconic illustrator Stanley Chow to play exclusive DJ set at The Garden Bar, Chorlton
Internationally acclaimed illustrator and designer Stanley Chow will be the next special guest DJ at The Garden Bar (formerly The Font) in Chorlton, performing a one-off set on Friday 27 February. While best known for his distinctive portrait illustrations ~ featuring everyone from athletes, actor and musicians to Hollywood icons ~ Stan also has deep…
UNLIMITED GUINNESS IS COMING TO O’MALLEYSWITH THEIR ALL NEW BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH!
The new Guinness Bottomless Brunch will be available seven days a week. The perfect group activity and an even better opportunity to practice those G-splitting skills has come to Manchester’s iconic Irish bar O’Malleys. Expect 90 minutes of unlimited Guinness with brunch for £35 per person. Available every day until 3pm, choose from a full…
HOT WHEELS STUNT SHOW TO RETURN TO THE UK WITH SHOWS IN GLASGOW & MANCHESTER
From the #1 selling toy in the world and The Original Stunt Brand™, comes the return of the Hot Wheels Stunt Show, due to popular demand. Experience high speed action and full-throttle excitement, as legendary Hot Wheels vehicles are brought to life to perform jaw-dropping stunts that were only imaginable before now! Watch as world-class drivers take Hot…
Bubble Planet Experience: the hit immersive family experience arrives in Manchester for the first time
After captivating over four million visitors worldwide, including over one million in London, Bubble Planet Experience arrives in Manchester for the very first time, bringing its playful, sensory universe to the heart of the city at Depot Mayfield Manchester, UK – January 2026: This winter, one of the world’s most successful immersive experiences makes its Manchester debut….
KENDAL CALLING REVEAL HUGE 2026 LINE-UP INCLUDING BIFFY CLYRO, WOLF ALICE, TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB & THE KOOKS
Following this year’s landmark 20th anniversary celebration, award-winning Lake District music & arts festival Kendal Calling has announced its massive 2026 line-up with mainstage headliners Two Door Cinema Club, Biffy Clyro, Wolf Alice and The Kooks leading an incredible bill of musical legends and rising stars alike. Taking over the beautiful Lake District’s Lowther Deer Park from Thursday 30th July to Sunday 2nd of August, the…
Y Not Festival Announces Huge Headliners for 2026
Today, Y Not Festival reveal their headliners for 2026, alongside the first wave of what’s set to be a huge line-up. The nineteenth edition of the North’s prime festival is back from 30 July to 2 August. The Libertines will get the party started on Thursday, before a massive weekend of hits from headliners Reytons,…
PRODUCTION IMAGES RELEASED FOR THE SPECTACULAR NEW PRODUCTION OF MISS SAIGON AS A RETURN VISIT TO MANCHESTER’S PALACE THEATRE IS CONFIRMED FOLLOWING PHENOMENAL SALES
Michael Harrison, in association with Cameron Mackintosh, today releases production photography for the thrilling new production of MISS SAIGON, which sees Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical reborn. Miss Saigon is currently playing at Manchester’s Palace Theatre, where it opened on Tuesday, 4 November and runs until Saturday, 15 November 2025. Having played sold out performances to rapturous audiences in Newcastle, Edinburgh and now Manchester since opening the new production,…
In the Park Liverpool presents Lewis Capaldi
In the Park makes its highly anticipated return to Liverpool next summer, with global superstar Lewis Capaldi announced as headliner. The much-loved event will take over Sefton Park on Saturday 15th August, hosting Capaldi’s biggest-ever outdoor headline show in the city. The announcement lands fresh off the back of his sold-out 17-date arena tour across the UK and Ireland, his first in two years,…
RAMONA RADIO RETURNS!
Manchester’s midweek rave ritual turns up the volume this winter as Ramona links up with Reform Radio for a special Ramona Radio series inside the iconic MOT Station in Ancoats Blending Detroit-style pizza, margaritas and Manchester’s underground sound, the Ramona Radio Rave series has become one of the city’s most exciting midweek gatherings; where selectors, artists and dancers meet…
MANCHESTER PULSE 