92 Degrees Coffee is a relaxed and friendly coffee shop chain. The Spinningfields and Deansgate branch hosts art workshops and regular events, which you can enjoy in the surrounds of the soft, earthy decor. Their speciality coffee is regarded as a notch above your typical high street coffee shop.
A dreamlike film and installation by award-winning artist Juliet Ellis, exploring identity, strength and impermanence. A visually arresting highlight of MIF25.
from £24.00
A thrilling adaptation blending Shakespeare’s great tragedy with Radiohead’s seminal album in an intoxicating blend of theatre, music, and movement.
from £10.00
It was a huge hit at MIF23 and went on to tour the world. We’re thrilled that Benji Reid’s acclaimed live photography show returns to Manchester this spring.
from £27.50
From comedy nights to drop-in family craft sessions, Factory International bring an accessible and inclusive programme of events this spring – the best thing, it’s all free.
free entry
Artist Social for all creatives at any stage for their career to network, mingle and connect with Factory International.
manchester jazz festival 2025 culminates with a free celebration at Aviva Studios. Expect a triple bill of genre-pushing European jazz artists alongside the best local talent.
free entry
Originating in the Dominican Republic, Bachata is a wildly popular social dance which has taken the world by storm. Learn the basics at this free session.
free entry
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00
High-end restaurant and cocktail bar, with stunning views of the Manchester skyline.
Old Granada Studios has announced Low Four: a new studio and music project that will stream and archive live music performance as part of a new generation of music TV programming. The inclusion of a viewing balcony also means that these recordings, along with special events and concerts, will be made open to a few […]
This appointment-only gallery is a hidden gem in Manchester. Art lovers and collectors can browse many high quality pieces.
Experience luxury moviegoing at this three-screen boutique cinema and bar located close to Spinningfields.
New Zealand-inspired food and drinks, plus a dedicated coffee roastery at this high-profile new restaurant, opening in August.
This family favourite has moved from John Dalton Street to its new home in Spinningfields, with a brand new look featuring modern decor teamed with vintage items sourced by Bill himself.
Wagamama’s home in Spinningfields serves up high-quality Japanese cuisine in modern surroundings.
A Rat Pack-style restaurant with of live music and upscale Italian-American dining, and strictly no phones.
Four floors of luxury dining in this impressive development from the team behind the world-famous Ivy restaurant.
At Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill Manchester, you can enjoy the finest all-you-can-eat steaks and skewered meats, carved at the table.
The Lawn Club is Manchester’s answer to an alfresco oasis in the heart of the city.
Factory International at Aviva Studios is a world-class cultural space in the heart of Manchester, building on the success of MIF.
Electronic music features heavily in our latest round-up of gig highlights across Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool.
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
We've got many a good time in store this month as we round up the best walking tours, cultural classes and makers markets in the land.
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.
