Our friends mean a lot to us, and Galentine’s or Palentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the bond you share with laughter, fun, and quality time. Who’s your Palentine this year, and how will you show them just how much their friendship means to you?

Greater Manchester has no shortage of exciting activities to keep you, and your friends entertained. Here’s our top picks so you can create plenty of unforgettable memories with your best pals and gals!

1. Galentine's Moulin Rouge Spectacular

Burlesque Off The Wall returns with their Moulin Rouge-inspired Galentine’s celebration—a night filled with burlesque, live music, and Parisian luxury that’s all about bold spirit, fierce confidence, and undeniable allure.

Get ready for show-stopping performances from the most talented burlesque artists, electrifying live tunes, and an atmosphere brimming with glamour and defiance. This isn’t just a show; it’s a celebration of feminine power, confidence, and the freedom to be unapologetically you.

Whether you’re single, coupled up, or simply ready to revel in the strength of sisterhood, this Galentine’s extravaganza will leave you feeling unstoppable. Dress to impress, embrace the extravagance, and prepare to celebrate Galentine’s in true Moulin Rouge style—a night of fierce friendship, stunning beauty, and unapologetic glamour!

2. Puppy Yoga

Join Paw Yoga for a Valentine’s Day special filled with puppy love on 15th February!

Celebrate the season of love with plenty of tail wags, kisses, and cuddles from adorable Vizsla puppies. This paw-some session kicks off with 15 minutes of puppy meet-and-greet, followed by 30 minutes of yoga, and finishes with 15 minutes of heart-melting snuggles. With a love-inspired playlist, Valentine’s-themed decorations, and toys, it’s the perfect atmosphere to let your heart paws and melt.

3. Paint 'The Kiss' at Sett Sips

Join Sett Sips at Sett Culture Cafe for a romantic evening of painting and sipping, where you’ll have the chance to create your own version of Gustav Klimt's iconic The Kiss, guided by resident artist Gemma Stansfield.

You’ll learn how to compose your painting before diving in and applying gold leaf to capture that signature Klimt style. Once your masterpiece is complete, stay for a loved-up boogie or even a slow dance to keep the romantic vibes flowing.

Tickets include all materials, a sparkly drink on arrival, and, of course, you’ll take home your beautiful artwork at the end of the night.

4. Besties Brunch Social at Flight Club

Join Flight Club from 13th to 16th February for a special Brunch Social to celebrate the love of friends! Whether you're gathering your besties or toasting a loved one, it’s the perfect way to kick off the season of love. Your brunch includes a welcome cocktail to start the fun, a bottle of Prosecco or four beers per person, and one hour of friendly competition for Social Darts glory. Enjoy two hours of endless sourdough pizza paddles while soaking up the lively atmosphere in their beautiful bar.

5. Let Loose This Galentine’s Day

If you're looking for a fun way to celebrate Galentine's or Palentine's Day without the usual romance, we’ve got the perfect activities for you. Axe throwing and arcade games offer the chance to let off some steam and have a laugh with your mates, far away from any Valentine’s clichés. Whether you're testing your aim at the axe throwing range or challenging each other to a high-score showdown, these activities bring out the competitive side in all of you. It’s the ultimate way to bond, enjoy some laughs, and see who comes out on top—without the sappiness!

6. Galentine’s Day Dining

For a memorable Galentine’s Day celebration, Manchester offers plenty of fantastic dining options. You can choose from places like Manchester Corn Exchange, Peter Street Kitchen, Diecast, or Lucky Cat Manchester, each providing a great atmosphere and delicious food. Plus, with so many other spots across the city, you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding the perfect venue to enjoy with your besties.

Celebrate Your Gals and Pals at Lawn Club

Lawn Club’s Bottomless Brunch is the perfect excuse to get the girls together and dance on the benches. Visitors can choose from Northern fries, fried chicken and pancakes, whole hog burger, beef brisket loaded fries, cluck free burger, or winter Caesar salad. Sides include giant olives, poppadoms, tempura halloumi, padron peppers, skin on fries, corn ribs, and mini winter Caesar salad. A selection of drinks can be enjoyed including prosecco, mimosa, Aperol spritz, Moretti, and the Lawn Club weekly cocktail special.

Available every day from 12-5pm for £38.50 for two courses and 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, and DJs every Saturday, it’s the perfect way to celebrate your friendship.

7. Galentine’s at Manchester Museum of Illusions

Located right in the city centre, the Museum of Illusions offers an unforgettable experience with over 50 interactive exhibits, including gravity-defying rooms, optical illusions, and mesmerizing holograms. It’s a great spot for gals and pals to have a laugh, grab some hilarious pics, and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience together.

The museum offers a refreshing twist on the traditional Valentine’s celebration. It’s a great way to spark conversations, create memories, and add a fun twist to your evening.

After all, love, like illusions, can be extraordinary and full of surprises!

Celebrating the Galentine's friendship kind of love just as much as the Valentine's romantic type- that's what Blooms & Bicycles have set out to do through their Valantines Flower Collection and vintage-style bicycle picnic hire packages. 

With floristry arrangements created using different pink and peach coloured roses, each type symbolises admiration, appreciation, gratitude and sincerity, alongside the traditional red roses with their symbolism of love. The handtied bouquets- which can be attached to the front wicker baskets of the bicycles for hire, or just purchased on their own- are also accented with the well wishes brought in by the tiny delicate pink flowers of peach blossom branches, which represent good health, longevity and prosperity.  

Making up the components which create love in both the friendship as well as the romantic or family sense, the Blooms & Bicycles team are on a mission to help people around the city embrace the very thing which pulls us all together, through all it's different forms..

Make This Galentine’s Day Unforgettable

With so many options to choose from, you’re bound to have an unforgettable day celebrating with your gals and pals.

Looking for more exciting events and activities in the city? Visit our ‘What's On’ page for all the details!

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