Emmeline Banks, Author at Secret Manchester

I'm a film and music enthusiast and love everything Manchester. I enjoy learning about history and culture, and am a sucker for a good countryside walk!

Pulp are taking over a beloved Manchester pub for a 3-day weekend with rare paraphernalia and a Jarvis Cocker jukebox coinciding with their sold-out Wythenshawe Park show

This Friday, the iconic Pulp will take to the Live from Wythenshawe Park stage for a mega gig right here in Manchester, and they're set to treat the city to even more whilst they're here. Pulp will be tak...

Drivers warned to avoid central Manchester this bank holiday weekend as Pride Parade and Wythenshawe Park gigs trigger widespread road closures & bus diversions from 6am

Manchester Pride returns to the city centre from Friday 28 to Monday 31 August, with four days of music, live performances and entertainment taking place across the city. The annual Pride Parade will take...

Music Top news

Sankeys returns to Manchester for a second season in its new home, featuring a secret 500-capacity space, massive line-up & strict no-phones policy

Marking the start of the Autumn/Winter season, Sankeys Manchester returns to its new Sidney Street home on Saturday 26th September, unveiling a series of carefully considered internal enhancements and a r...

Sports Top news

Work has begun on Britain’s first floating padel destination, just 1 hour from Manchester – featuring a waterfront clubhouse & stunning views

Construction has officially begun on Vibora Liverpool Waters, a landmark new destination at Liverpool Waters that will become Great Britain's first floating padel destination when it opens this autumn. ...

Music Top news

Tame Impala announces a massive 2027 tour kick-off at Manchester’s Co-op Live featuring an exclusive ‘in the round’ arena stage set-up

Returning to Co-op Live, the amazing Tame Impala has just announced a huge show here in Manchester taking place in the round of the arena. Following sold-out runs across the globe in 2025 and 2026, and...

Culture Secret Guides

Manchester Village Pride guide: star-studded line-up, free family activities, road closures & the iconic parade

Manchester is preparing for a city‑wide Pride celebration this August with Manchester Village Pride and an extensive new Pride Fringe featuring the Manchester LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival, SCENE, and per...

Culture Secret Guides

From Lowry’s iconic industrial art to VR space flights and hidden heritage trails: the ultimate guide to Manchester’s world-class exhibitions

From its origins as the beating heart of the Industrial Revolution to its standing as a global capital of music, radical politics, and contemporary innovation, Manchester has always been a city that inve...

Food & drink Top news

This ‘stock market’ index tracking 233 pubs across 30 areas reveals the cheapest pint in Greater Manchester in real time – here’s where to find £2 lager

Navigating a city’s pub scene can often feel like a guessing game, especially when you are trying to find a decent pint or a Sunday roast that won't break the bank. Enter The Pub Exchange, a hyper-local,...

Culture Sports

The world’s oldest international football stadium still in continuous use is under 1.5 hours from Manchester – and it’s set for a Hollywood makeover

Manchester is well-known for its footballing scene, of course, but neither Manchester United or Manchester City hold the title for the oldest international football stadium in the world still in continuou...

One of the UK’s first public parks opened by Queen Victoria is throwing a free 180th birthday celebration with live theatre, music & interactive wildlife trails in Salford

A special wildlife walk to help celebrate 180 years of Peel Park has been created by University of Salford staff and students, working with a local primary school. One of the UK's first public parks is pr...