The 47-storey Beetham Tower is, by some distance, the tallest building in Manchester. Divided between residential apartments, offices, the 23rd-floor ‘Cloud 23’ cocktail bar and the Deansgate Hilton, it is a visible marker on Manchester’s skyline that hums tunes on a windy day. Visitors find the building particularly handy; it’s difficult to get too lost when you have a 171-metre monolith acting as a handy reference point.
Manchester’s beloved Castlefield Gallery is turning 40! Join in the celebrations – check out the exciting programme of events taking place throughout the year
free entry
Castlefield Gallery’s 40th anniversary celebrations begin with the group show ’40 Years of the Future: Painting’.
free entry
The Laughienda is an always-excellent, free live comedy night at The Lion’s Den in the Great Northern, just off Deansgate in Manchester.
Step inside a world of food and poo in this fascinating new exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum.
from £9.00
A soundsystem, production house and legendary selectors, Mungo’s Hi Fi will be bringing the fire to The Blues Kitchen this Bank Holiday Weekend.
from £16.50
Jump aboard the magic carpet and discover a whole new world at Disney’s Aladdin.
from £20.00
Factory International have announced a sensational Spring Season of world premiere performances, unmissable music and evocative arts events.
Following his three-week takeover, Hoyle presents a spectacular performance finale with friends from the worlds of burlesque, music, drag, film, circus and cabaret.
The Deansgate is located in the heart of Manchester. A traditional pub with homemade food and real ales, this is truly one of the greatest watering holes in Manchester.
The Life Centre, just off Deansgate in Manchester, is a place which offers yoga and Pilates classes for people of all abilities.
Cibo is one of the newer Italian restaurant to open in Manchester. Modern Italian food in snazzy city centre surroundings.
Situated in the railway arches of Deansgate, Atlas is an elegant, quality bar specialising in nearly 600 gins from around the world.
One of 87 Spanish language schools and cultural sharing centres Instituto Cervantes Manchester can be found on Deansgate.
Manchester’s leading party venue, with two floors of music and six bars.
Highly-regarded Spanish restaurant on Deansgate
Upper Campfield Market Hall is a versatile event space in Manchester which has hosted events for Manchester International Festival and more.
Cask is a well-loved pub on Liverpool Road in Manchester. It has an excellent selection of continental beers and a cosy beer garden.
Popular no-fuss men’s hairdresser on Deansgate.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
From spotlights on indie presses to big hitters brought to you by the bookshops, festivals and libraries, you'll find plenty to whet your wordy whistle this month.
From creative adventures, museum experiences and spectacular theatre, check out what's on for the family in Manchester and the north.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
