Retro Bar Manchester
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
Longstanding alternative venue in the centre of Manchester with a basement space for live music, clubnights and comedy events.
What's on near Retro Bar Manchester
Unfolding Memory at PINK
An exhibition organised by an all-female team, with an emphasis on celebrating women’s perspectives through the work of four emerging artists
free entry
Ecological Borders at SEESAW
The new curatorial project ‘Ecological Borders’ ponders how the body can act as both a barrier and a point of connection with nature.
free entry
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Manchester Punk Festival 2025
Manchester Punk Festival returns for its 10th year, hosting over 140 bands across multiple venues around Oxford Road.
from £110
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Manchester School of Theatre Spring Season
Manchester School of Theatre (Manchester Metropolitan University) are back with a bumper spring season of performance.
from £5.00
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MIF25: Blackhaine – And Now I Know What Love Is at Diecast
Happening as part of MIF25, Blackhaine’s world premiere performance promises to be one of the most compelling and emotionally charged experiences of the festival.
The Kimpton Clocktower Tour
Explore the incredible history behind one of Britain’s grandest and most storied commercial buildings: Manchester’s Grade II listed Kimpton Clocktower Hotel.
from £20
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Manchester Literature Festival 2025
Now in its 20th year, Manchester Literature Festival is presenting a special programme of spring events.
from £8.00
Good Fridaze Family Social at Freight Island
Get your dancing shoes on and enjoy an awesome family rave this Easter!
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Authentic Southern Spanish tapas available in an artisan gift box.
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Ibis Manchester Centre Princess Street
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Joshua Brooks
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Manchester Astronomical Society
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PINK Manchester
PINK is a discursive curatorial project and exhibition space based in Manchester city centre.
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SEESAW
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Tribeca
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Richmond Tea Rooms
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YES
The apple in Now Wave’s eye, YES boasts four floors of live music and DJs, and offers food via two outlets. It also has a huge outdoor roof terrace!
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North Taproom
Beer, cocktails and Asian street food at one of Manchester’s friendliest bars.
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Winsome
Winsome delivers modern British food, cooked beautifully by chef-owner Shaun Moffat and his team.
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