Y Not Festival reveals latest stellar acts for 2025 bill

Twenty years since its debut, Y Not Festival unveils its latest major acts for 2025, with special guests The Futureheads joining the line-up alongside The Slow Readers Club and The Subways. They join previously announced headliners The Prodigy, Courteeners and Madness, as well as Thursday headliner The Wombats, across the weekend of 31 July to…

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CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH JAMES MARTIN’S FESTIVE DINING EXPERIENCE

This festive season, James Martin Manchester unveils a specially crafted Christmas menu, available Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm. Guests can indulge in a delightful three-course meal for £55, featuring seasonal highlights such as Spiced Parsnip Velouté, Thai Crab Risotto, Roast Turkey, Yorkshire Ox Cheek Bourguignon, and indulgent Christmas desserts. James Martin’s Sunday Lunch is also available every Sunday from 1pm to 6pm,…

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KENDAL CALLING SELLS OUT, JUST THREE WEEKS AFTER REVEALING LINE UP!

Taking place from 31 July – 3 August 2025, Kendal Calling is counting down to its 20th birthday celebrations next summer, and it seems fans are just as excited to return to the fields and get festivities underway! Just three weeks since the first wave line-up was revealed, including headliners Courteeners, Fatboy Slim, The Prodigy and Kaiser Chiefs, Kendal…

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Y Not Festival Reveal Huge Headliners for 2025

Today Y Not Festival reveal their headliners for 2025, alongside the first wave of what’s set to be a huge line-up. The eighteenth edition of the North’s prime festival is back on 31 July to 3 August – The Wombats will get the party started on Thursday, before a massive weekend of hits from headliners…

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WINTERHOOD RETURNS FOR DIECAST’S BIGGEST AND BEST FESTIVE SEASON YET!

Get ready to step into Christmas at your favourite creative neighbourhood, Diecast, bringing back WINTERHOOD – Manchester’s ultimate festive takeover – kicking off on Wednesday, 13th November. With seasonal food, festive cocktails, and wild entertainment programs with that saucy Diecast touch. The pioneering multifaceted venue, which takes on a variety of forms throughout the year,…

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KENDAL CALLING’S COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS REVEALS 12 NEW ACTS

As a thank you for selling out Kendal Calling 2025 just THREE WEEKS after the first wave line-up dropped, organisers have decided to bring the Christmas presents early! From indie anthems to drum and bass classics, 6Music favourites to incredible singer-songwriters – as it’s the 12 days of Christmas, it’s only right that there are…

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Festive Feasting at Mowgli: A Christmas Menu with a Twist

Mowgli’s Christmas menu is here, and it’s a feast for the senses, offering a vibrant spin on traditional holiday dining. Known for its focus on authentic Indian street food, Mowgli has infused its festive offerings with bold spices, warming flavors, and a touch of seasonal magic. The menu is a celebration of rich, aromatic dishes…

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Blank Street launches 2024 Winter Menu and festive gifts

Goodbye pumpkin spice, hello chocolate orange; Blank Street has officially launched its new Winter Menu. Inspired by nostalgic treats like festive movies and Christmas cookery shows, Blank Street’s new drinks will transport you back home for a cosy, retro Christmas. The Winter Menu includes a comforting Vanilla Fudge Matcha and a decadent Honey Macadamia Latte….

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TRADITIONAL, LOCALLY SOURCED FESTIVE FOOD & DRINK AT LOCK 84

Lock 84, a brand-new restaurant and bar nestled within The Reach at Piccadilly, is inviting guests to embark on a tasty yet relaxed atmosphere this festive season. With its innovative menu, calm and cosy canal-side setting, and modern design inspired by Manchester’s heritage and iconic waterways, Lock 84 offers the perfect backdrop for December’s foodie…

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PAC-MAN LIVE EXPERIENCE CHOMPS ITS WAY INTO MANCHESTER!

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled adventure as the PAC-MAN LIVE EXPERIENCE turns Manchester into an epic, real-life arcade! Grab your tickets on 21st November and be among the first players to dive into this groundbreaking attraction, navigating this arena-sized playground on a quest for victory! This brand-new immersive experience, transports players into a dynamic new world where they will…

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THE GROSVENOR UNVEILS ITS £1M TRANSFORMATION AND IS NOW OPEN

The Grosvenor has officially opened its doors as of last weekend (Saturday 2nd November), unveiling the transformation of the iconic Grade II listed building on the corner of Oxford Road and Grosvenor Street into a cutting-edge hybrid hospitality and social space. Following a £1 million refurbishment, The Grosvenor welcomed the public to its immersive new space,…

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