Explore unusual things to do in Manchester: we reveal the secret places to visit, quirky sights to see, cool neighbourhoods to try, and guides to making the most of Manchester all year round. It’s your must-read guide to Manchester, for visitors and locals alike.
Remember remember… Bonfire Night is almost here and, as always, it’s the neighbourhood fools who are the first to get on it, setting off fireworks at half two in the afternoon and burning anything that isn...
The Trafford Centre’s annual Christmas lights switch on event will see two legendary musical acts come together to perform classic Christmas songs. Two of Manchester’s most loved musical acts, Manchester Camerata...
‘Tis the season to get battered in fancy dress. Halloween is finally upon us and there’s so much going on in the city this year. From immersive club nights to family-friendly fun days, there’s no excus...
Get ready for the most extraordinary of Christmas experiences. Hatch in Manchester’s Oxford Road has been transformed into a winter wonderland with urban attitude for Christmas. A place where the surreal will meet...
Online retailer GeekCore has created a Christmas jumper in partnership with I Love MCR. Photo: GeekCore Christmas jumpers have become the ultimate form of seasonal self-expression and this year, GeekCore is helping Manc...
Manchester City Council has announced the star-studded line up for the Christmas lights switch-on. Photo: Manchester City Council Stars of stage and screen will feature in this year’s switch-on, which will take pl...
The monsters are coming! Photo: City Co Manchester Open City Eight inflatable monsters will wrap their tentacles around Manchester’s rooftops as city-wide spookfest Halloween in the City is set to return. The gian...
Mario Kart fans are in for a treat. Photo: Mushroom Rally Who doesn’t love Mario Kart? From parties to pub games nights, it’s guaranteed to bring people together and turn even the mellowest person into a com...
Ah to be a student again. Those nights when you could drink rocket fuel without being sick out of your nose, and come back with change from a tenner. But those cheap vodka-fueled nights inevitably lead to monstrous hang...
Christmas has officially begun in Manchester! Photo: Hamilton Ice Sculptures Manchester’s Cathedral Gardens will be transformed into an Ice Village this Christmas, complete with ice sculpture cave, ice bar, ice ri...