Manchester’s branch of Selfridges extends glossily back from Exchange Square, with wide glass windows on its street-facing front and polished floors inside. It’s home to designer brands and two different eateries – San Carlo Bottega on the second floor and Farmacia del Dolce on the lower ground. The former does Italian small plates, while the latter is a tempting sugar haven for weary shoppers.
The much-loved Góbéfest returns this June with a joyous showcase of the arts, culture, food and drink of the fabled-region of Transylvania.
Billed as a “love letter to Birmingham”, this Bruntwood Prize-winner explores Black masculinity through Beyoncé lyrics, techno raves and the deep connection between a man and his barber.
from £10.00
This contemporary adaptation promises a “whirlwind of sweaty dance-offs” and “drum and bass love anthems” in a celebratory nod to Manchester’s dance, music and rave culture.
from £10.00
Playing out in the Museum’s Pitch Gallery, Football, family and politics are the name of the game in this smartly written drama.
from £10.00
This autumn, join The Stoller Hall for a solo piano performance from world-renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer, Elijah Fox.
from £22.50
Fusing the sound of a Western Classical Orchestra with Carnatic song, Rushil Ranjan presents his new composition Māyā, commissioned by Manchester Camerata.
from £25.00
Every Wednesday at Ape & Apple, Manchester’s official underground comedy club, Comedy Balloon’s friendly and warm comedy night takes place.
free entry
We love a library, we ain’t gonna lie, so when we heard that Joe Devlin’s modified bookmarks had found a home in the pop-up display area of the Portico, well.
free entry
San Carlo Bottega brings its Italian small-plate menu to Selfridges
Like steak? Like gin? This could be just the place for you.
Harvey Nichols department store showcases a range of designer brands; be guided to the perfect outfit (or wardrobe) by a style concierge. The second floor brasserie is rather good.
A high-end eatery and bar housed on the second floor of department store Harvey Nichols
The Corn Exchange is a collection of modern restaurants in one Grade II-listed, 19th century building. A dining destination – Mughli, Banyan Bar & Kitchen and Tampopo stand out.
Banyan Bar & Kitchen is a smart modern restaurant in Manchester’s Corn Exchange, serving up a wide range of dishes and drinks.
A Joseph Holt’s pub in Manchester’s Shambles Square.
Proper Tea sits opposite Manchester Cathedral, serving up artisanal teas (with instructions on how long to leave them brewing), sandwiches, soups and excellent cake.
High-quality food and wine in the in-house restaurant for the Royal Exchange Theatre on St Anne’s Square
This authentic Berlin kebab and bier haus is the latest addition to the ever-growing Corn Exchange food family.
Pizzaluxe serves up luxury artisan pizza served at Manchester Arndale’s stylish new food court, including some impressive vegan options.
The Tampopo cooking school specialises in appealing East Asian cuisine for all.
Look out for Widescreen Weekend, a celebration of Women of the West and a Leeds Cinema Crawl as we head into leafy Autumn.
Punchy verbatim shows, comedy festivals and rave-fuelled Shakespeare feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
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.
From synth pop and jazz punk to meditative piano and Indian classical, read about the autumn shows that have piqued our interest.
From intricate textiles to a medieval poem-inspired arts festival, there is lots of new art to see before the autumn rains start for good.
Develop a new skill with this month's workshop and learning based tours and activities guide.
Summer is in full swing and Manchester and the north is brimming with fun activities for families.
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
In this round-up, we have bookmarks as well as books, plus plenty to do both on- and offline.
