Therme Manchester takes shape as construction reaches new milestone

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…

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…

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…

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…

PROFESSOR BRIAN COX BRINGING BRAND NEW LIVE SHOW ‘EMERGENCE’ TO MANCHESTER

After performing his sell-out, record-breaking show ‘Horizons’ to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back with a new world tour, Emergence. The tour will span the UK & Ireland, Europe, the US, Australia, Asia-Pacific and beyond. Tickets are on sale now at briancoxlive.co.uk. In the winter of 1610 Johannes…

Medlock Square launches as East Manchester’s new £300m entertainment destination

A new destination has officially launched today in East Manchester. Medlock Square is a pioneering hospitality-led entertainment district, anchored by a purpose-built hotel and an entirely new line-up of restaurants, bars, cultural experiences, retail, leisure, and live entertainment. More than a collection of individual venues, Medlock Square has been designed as a destination in its…

MANCHESTER’S BIGGEST ICONS ARE ABOUT TO GET EVEN BIGGER…

From Oasis icons to fearless suffragettes, football heroes to global creative pioneers, some of Manchester’s most famous faces are about to become impossible to miss… Launching this summer, MCR Made is a spectacular free exhibition featuring the iconic work of internationally acclaimed Manchester artist and illustrator Stanley Chow, transforming the shopping centre into a giant…

Black Cat Club launches free summer holiday games for kids 

This summer, Black Cat Club has announced plans to offer children the chance to play their iconic games for free across their three venues throughout the school summer holidays. Available every day before 5pm, families can challenge each other on state-of-the-art interactive dart lanes, featuring a variety of fast-paced games, making them easy for first-time…

SEA LIFE Manchester Launches First-Ever Dog-Friendly Aquarium Experience

SEA LIFE Manchester will open its doors to pet dogs for the very first time this Friday 1 May, hosting a unique, one-night-only after-hours charity event in collaboration with The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. The special event, Paws Beneath the Waves, invites guests to explore the full aquarium alongside their pet dogs, offering…

Scare City Experience set to be brought to life on-stage

This May, the creators of one of the North West’s most infamous scare attractions will drag audiences into a new kind of nightmare with the arrival of the Scare City Experience Live where every corner hides a new terror.  Taking place at Liverpool Olympia between 22nd-25th May and 28th-30th May, the event will bring the…