2026 MOBO Awards announce hosts and first wave of performers
Manchester will take centre stage this spring as the MOBO Awards return on 26 March 2026, bringing a major celebration of Black music and culture to the city. Marking its…
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Manchester will take centre stage this spring as the MOBO Awards return on 26 March 2026, bringing a major celebration of Black music and culture to the city. Marking its…
Read MoreNominations for The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard were announced today exclusively via Bring on the BRITs, a digital broadcast filmed at Manchester’s Co-op Live and streamed across the official BRITs’ Instagram and Facebook. Hosts Charley Marlowe and Sarah Story revealed the artists nominated…
Read MoreAs the first half term of 2026 approaches, you might be looking for activities to keep the kids busy on their week off. Manchester has an exciting array of family-friendly events and attractions, from the four-day free Super Duper Family Festival to coming face-to-face with the might Triceratops at…
Read MoreIntroducing Band on the Wall Band on the Wall has been at the heart of Manchester’s music scene for decades. The venue is renowned for jazz, folk, blues, and international music, and it played a key role in Manchester’s post-punk scene, hosting early gigs from Buzzcocks, The Fall, and Joy Division…
Read MoreThis February half term, Manchester city centre becomes the ultimate playground for families as the Super Duper Family Festival returns. From Wednesday 18th to Saturday 21st February, the city will be bursting with fun and creativity during four days of FREE activities. With eight FREE Play Zones…
Read MoreAs Valentine's Day approaches, we've compiled the ultimate itinerary to celebrate the season of love in Greater Manchester. Whether you're looking for a romantic night out under the stars with your partner or a memorable experience with loved ones, there's something for everyone. Click below for our…
Read MoreManchester does Lunar New Year, also known as the spring festival, like nowhere else in the UK. Bold, colourful and full of life, the city welcomes the Year of the Horse in 2026 with one of its biggest and most exciting celebrations to date. Expect red lanterns, live cultural performances, street…
Read MoreFrom 17 February 2026, people around the world will be ringing in the Lunar New Year and welcoming the Year of the Horse. Celebrated in China, Vietnam (Tết) and South Korea (Seollal), it’s also a big occasion across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Brunei and Mongolia. While…
Read MoreJanuary in Manchester often arrives with cold mornings, darker evenings, and a collective urge to reset. After the excess of December, many people start searching for healthier routines that feel realistic rather than overwhelming. Wellness, after all, is not just about intensity. It is about…
Read MoreIn 2026, The Monastery of St Francis & Gorton Trust is proudly celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of transformation that have turned Gorton Monastery into a dynamic home for world-class arts and ambitious community programmes. Through its close partnership with resident…
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