Your ultimate guide to Manchester

Discover Manchester's best things to do, restaurants, theatre and nightlife

Ten things you won’t want to miss at the Manchester International Festival 2017
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Ten things you won’t want to miss at the Manchester International Festival 2017

Our picks of the dizzyingly exciting line-up

A master at work: Celebrating Marcus Intalex's 27-year career as a musical visionary
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A master at work: Celebrating Marcus Intalex's 27-year career as a musical visionary

We celebrate the life a true master and Manchester music icon

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13 inspiring images of Manchester coming together at the vigil
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13 inspiring images of Manchester coming together at the vigil

Photographs showing the city standing together after the Manchester Arena attack

The best UK festivals
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The best UK festivals

Our round-up of the very biggest and best UK music festivals taking place in 2017

What to do in Manchester

Today

Today
This week

This week
This weekend

This weekend
This month

This month

Manchester restaurants

The best restaurants in Manchester
Restaurants

The best restaurants in Manchester

From well-established local favourites to the top new places, these are the Manchester restaurants you need to know about right now

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The best cheap eats in Manchester
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The best cheap eats in Manchester

Our pick of the best places to eat for less in Manchester

Manchester's best lunch spots
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Manchester's best lunch spots

Our pick of the best lunch spots in Manchester, from burgers and bhunas to sushi and salads

The best breakfasts and brunches in Manchester
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The best breakfasts and brunches in Manchester

Our pick of the best spots for breakfast and brunch in Manchester, from greasy spoons to upmarket restaurants

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The best coffee shops and cafés in Manchester
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The best coffee shops and cafés in Manchester

Our pick of the best in Manchester, from good old greasy spoons to gourmet roasters and terrific tea rooms

Manchester bars and pubs

The best pubs in Manchester
Bars and pubs

The best pubs in Manchester

Our pick of Manchester's best pubs, from traditional boozers to swisher spots

The best bars in Manchester
Bars and pubs

The best bars in Manchester

Enjoy cracking cocktails, perfect pints and good times at the city's best bars

The best cocktail bars in Manchester
Bars and pubs

The best cocktail bars in Manchester

Shaken, stirred or simply sensational, head to these cocktail dens for the best mixed drinks in Manchester

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Gay bars in Manchester
Bars and pubs

Gay bars in Manchester

Looking for recommendations for Manchester's best LGBT hangouts and watering holes? Check out our guide to the city's gay bars and pubs

Things to do in Manchester

20 great things to do in Manchester
Things to do

20 great things to do in Manchester

We've rounded up 20 of the best things to do in Manchester including activities, events, music and restaurants

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Top ten Manchester attractions
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Top ten Manchester attractions

Our pick of the top ten attractions in Manchester, from galleries and gardens to theatres of dreams

Manchester events calendar
Things to do

Manchester events calendar

Plan ahead with the Time Out guide to Manchester events

Things to do in Manchester this weekend
Things to do

Things to do in Manchester this weekend

Check out this weekend's events and find great things to do this weekend in Manchester

Things to do in Manchester today
Things to do

Things to do in Manchester today

Check out the day's events, all in one place, and find great things to do today in Manchester

Music and nightlife in Manchester

Manchester's best live music venues
Music

Manchester's best live music venues

Whether you're searching for big name acts or local bands, check out our guide to Manchester's best live music venues and shows

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17 signs you were on the Manchester club scene in the '90s
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17 signs you were on the Manchester club scene in the '90s

Clubbing in '90s Manchester wasn't all about the Hacienda, you know? Let's have a look at some of the people, nights and tunes that haven't always taken...

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A master at work: Celebrating Marcus Intalex's 27-year career as a musical visionary
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A master at work: Celebrating Marcus Intalex's 27-year career as a musical visionary

When news started to surface recently about the incredibly sad passing of Marcus Intalex, it was hard to believe. Just the night before he’d played a set at...

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Gigs in Manchester
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Gigs in Manchester

Check out the best live music concerts and gigs in Manchester over the next few weeks and months