Summer's finally underway - check out our guide to the best Manchester events and things to do in July
Let's hope that July's sunshine is cracking the flags but, as well as that, find cracking things to do with our round-up of Manchester events and places to visit in July. We can’t guarantee sun but we can guarantee fun with the list that follows!
The magnificent setting of Victoria Baths provides a treat on Welcome Wednesdays throughout the month, including a guided tour and cream tea, with an optional glass of Pimms. What's more, the cream tea is only a fiver!
Throughout July, this multi-venue, cross-artform festival will be showcasing the work of local, national and international artists, all coming together for a month-wide programme including
Friday July 1 - Sunday July 31
Northern Fashion Week at Manchester Central is all about supporting northern talent and developing the northern fashion industry, showcasing the most exciting emerging and established designers and brands in the fashion world. Catwalk shows and presentations will see categories including ‘Northern Emerging Designer’ and ‘International Emerging Designer’ showcasing all that's fashionable here in the North.
Monday July 4 - Saturday July 9
If summer in the city is getting you hot and bothered, head to just an hour from Manchester for some seriously luxurious glamping. Ribblesdale Park launches summer staycations this month, encouraging you to find your wild, although with on-site heated outdoor pools, pilates classes and the fancy Hindilinis restaurant, you're not exactly in danger of getting your hands dirty...
All the way from New York, social commentator Fran Lebowitz is renowned for her biting wit and satirical take on all that is considered cool. See how she fares with a Salford audience at The Lowry as she takes on subjects like gender, race, gay rights and the media.
Sunday July 3
The Instituto Cervantes Manchester presents a concert at St Anne's Church with singer and historian Mara Aranda. Considered one of the world's foremost talents in the music of the Sephardic and medieval culture, her performance will showcase the sounds of medieval musical instruments from all over the Mediterranean area.
Thursday July 7
If you're in or thinking of a trip to Chorlton, Barlow Moor Road has a new addition in the shape of Department, a modern vintage home store selling furniture, ornaments, vinyl and clothing. A one-stop-shop if you're in the mood for a new look for your pad. Or an old look, to be precise.
477 Barlow Moor Road Chorlton Manchester M21 8AG
Fancy a treat? Available on Sundays throughout July and August, for £150 per couple, guests can enjoy an overnight stay at one of the INNSiDE UK hotels, a bottle of wine, breakfast, and £75 to spend how you wish on food and drink. Now that's a nice way to bring your weekend to a close. Ask for A Sunday Well Spent when you book.
Bookings via Innside.manchester@melia.com
A taster weekend looking forward to the full festival in 2023, this trailblazer for Salaam Festival presents two astonishing performers. Muhammed Iqbal performs a musical work written and composed by Rushil Ranjan and backed by Manchester Camerata featuring Abi Sampa as vocalist. And the superb, Grammy-winning Arooj Aftab will fill Albert Hall with her amazing voice, making next year's full festival something to really look forward to.
Sunday July 24
In 2022 Manchester became a UNESCO City of Literature and, as well as joining the prestigious likes of Barcelona, Dublin, Prague and Melbourne who also have the title, there's a year-round tonne of events like tours, walks, book readings and more.
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