Manchester's Civic Quarter

Discover the Civic Quarter of Manchester, a hub of civic institutions, government buildings, and cultural landmarks. Explore the heart of the city where history and governance converge. Plan your visit to experience the architectural grandeur and cultural richness of Manchester's Civic Quarter.

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The Alan

A design led, creatively charged, unique 6-storey hotel in the centre of Manchester comprising of…

Where to eat and drink in the Civic Quarter

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Another Hand

Featured in the Michelin Guide and Good Food Top 100 and winner of best Newcomer at the MFDF Awards…

Big Mamma

Paris-based Big Mamma Group will open their doors in Manchester this summer; with a Sardinidian…

Maray

Maray, nestled in Lincoln Square, City Centre, draws inspiration from the vibrant arrondissement of…

The Peterman

Enjoy breakfast, lunch and afternoon bites, with a cocktail menu that features a refreshing take on…

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ACTING UP! 40 Years of HIV Activism in Greater Manchester 23 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

ACTING UP! 40 Years of HIV Activism in Greater Manchester

ACTING UP! tells the story of 40 years of HIV activism in the region through archives, testimonies…

Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar 23 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar

Alcotraz Cell Block Three-Four promises to be one of the most unique cocktail bars in Manchester…

Crafting Connections - Heritage for Wellbeing Workshops 23 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 2025

Crafting Connections - Heritage for Wellbeing Workshops

Manchester Histories are excited to announce the launch of ten brand - new heritage craft workshops…

Exhibition: Jill Woodward 1948-2023 -Feminist, Artist, Archivist, Nurse, Mother and Grandmother 23 Apr 2025 - 08 May 2025

Exhibition: Jill Woodward 1948-2023 -Feminist, Artist, Archivist, Nurse, Mother and Grandmother

Manchester resident Jill Woodward left an extensive collection of art, including cartoons, sketches…

International Concert Series at the Bridgewater Hall 23 Apr 2025 - 19 May 2025

International Concert Series at the Bridgewater Hall

Welcome to the 28th International Concert Series, which once more brings some of the world's…

Lunchtime Concert: Kantos Chamber Choir 23 Apr 2025 -

Lunchtime Concert: Kantos Chamber Choir

Kantos is a trailblazing vocal ensemble, performing at the cutting edge of the creative scene…

Manchester Mid-Day Concerts Society 2024/25 Season 23 Apr 2025 - 28 May 2025

Manchester Mid-Day Concerts Society 2024/25 Season

Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society are delighted to present the new 2024/25 Manchester Mid-Day…

Peaky Blinders Manchester - Bottomless Brunch 23 Apr 2025 - 28 Dec 2025

Peaky Blinders Manchester - Bottomless Brunch

'It's not drinking… It's brunch!' Enjoy 90 minutes of free flow drinks…

Rethinking the Grand Tour 23 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

Rethinking the Grand Tour

For 200 years the Grand Tour set the standard for western culture. In the 1700s and 1800s, it…

Spring and Summer Afternoon Tea at The Library Champagne Bar 23 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2025

Spring and Summer Afternoon Tea at The Library Champagne Bar

Savour one of Manchester’s finest afternoon teas, freshly prepared in-house by The…

Term of Creativity – Easter Holidays 23 Apr 2025 - 01 May 2025

Term of Creativity – Easter Holidays

Unleash Your Family's Creativity This Easter Holidays! Manchester Art Gallery's free family…

The Locationist: Film and TV locations walking tour 23 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025

The Locationist: Film and TV locations walking tour

Did you know that the Northern Quarter in Manchester has doubled up for both London & New York…

David Cross: Making America Great Again! 24 Apr 2025 -

David Cross: Making America Great Again!

The sensational stand-up and star of Arrested Development, Mr Show with Bob & David and The…

The Undercover Hippy - The Last Stand: UK Tour 2025 | Manchester 24 Apr 2025 -

The Undercover Hippy - The Last Stand: UK Tour 2025 | Manchester

The Undercover Hippy - The Last Stand: UK Tour 2025 Taking a Stand for a World Gone Sideways As the…

Social Distortion 25 Apr 2025 -

Social Distortion

Legendary punk rockers Social Distortion are bringing their iconic sound to Albert Hall in…

A Country Night in Nashville 26 Apr 2025 -

A Country Night in Nashville

A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville…

Northern Publishers' Fair 26 Apr 2025 -

Northern Publishers' Fair

A cracking array of Northern Publishers awaits readers at the bi-annual Northern Publishers Fair at…

The Hallé - From the New World 01 May 2025 -

The Hallé - From the New World

Marta Gardolinska, Music Director of the Opéra national de Lorraine, conducts this programme…

Bougie Drag Bottomless Brunch 03 May 2025 - 06 Dec 2025

Bougie Drag Bottomless Brunch

Bring it, queens! Every month, Manchester is the destination for the No.1 drag day out, presented by…

Greentea Peng 03 May 2025 -

Greentea Peng

Hot on the heels of the announcement of her forthcoming new album ’ , we’re delighted to…

Scranchester x MCR Union Lager (special collaboration tour) 03 May 2025 -

Scranchester x MCR Union Lager (special collaboration tour)

Join Scranchester on a special collaboration food tour with Manchester Union Lager! Manchester Union…

N-Dubz Bottomless Brunch 10 May 2025 -

N-Dubz Bottomless Brunch

It’s time to relive the glory days of N-Dubz with this epic Bottomless Brunch in Manchester!…

The Hallé - An Alpine Symphony 10 May 2025 -

The Hallé - An Alpine Symphony

Sir Mark Elder, Hallé Conductor Emeritus, returns to conduct this exploratory programme: a…

Dachshund Puppy Yoga! 11 May 2025 -

Dachshund Puppy Yoga!

Paw Yoga Manchester is excited to announce a collaboration with Doggy Vits for two special dachshund…

Intergenerational England: Access All Ages 12 May 2025 -

Intergenerational England: Access All Ages

Together, Intergenerational Music Making and Intergenerational England invite you to a special…