Oxford Road

Discover the energy of Oxford Road in Manchester, a bustling thoroughfare lined with cultural institutions, academic landmarks, and vibrant city life. Explore the dynamic blend of university campuses, entertainment venues, and diverse dining options. Plan your visit to experience the pulse of this iconic street, where education, culture, and urban living come together in a lively tapestry.

Things to see and do on Oxford Road

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The Whitworth

The Whitworth is proudly part of the University of Manchester and serves as a bridge between the…

Events on Oxford Road

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Bodysnatcher + Ingested 06 Mar 2026 -

Bodysnatcher + Ingested

Bodysnatcher & INGESTED join forces for the Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home tour 2026 bringing a…

Delaine Le Bas: Un-Fair-Ground 06 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026

Delaine Le Bas: Un-Fair-Ground

The Whitworth is proud to present a new major solo exhibition by Delaine Le Bas, following her…

Gardening for Wellbeing 06 Mar 2026 - 23 Apr 2026

Gardening for Wellbeing

These free gardening activities are a brilliant chance to feel the power of the outdoors and its…

MACFEST - Muslim Arts & Culture Festival 06 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

MACFEST - Muslim Arts & Culture Festival

A multi-award-winning annual six months Arts and Culture Festival held in the North-West Venues and…

MAMMA MIA! 06 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2026

MAMMA MIA!

The sensational feel-good musical  MAMMA MIA!  embarks on a new UK tour, including a visit…

Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift 06 Mar 2026 - 30 May 2026

Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift

When well-loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger's…

Performing Trees 06 Mar 2026 - 04 Apr 2027

Performing Trees

A new exhibition exploring the changing role of trees in art, showcasing more than 50 works from the…

Preview night: Manchester Ceramics Fair at the Whitworth at The Whitworth 06 Mar 2026 -

Preview night: Manchester Ceramics Fair at the Whitworth at The Whitworth

Preview night: Manchester Ceramics Fair at the Whitworth  Join us for an exclusive preview…

Pub Tour 06 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026

Pub Tour

Join a fun pub tour in Manchester and learn about the city's drinking history. Visit classic…

Recoverist Curators 06 Mar 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Recoverist Curators

An exhibition curated by people in recovery from substance use, which re-narrates artworks from the…

The Kimpton Clocktower Tour 06 Mar 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

The Kimpton Clocktower Tour

Discover the fascinating history of one of Britain's grandest commercial buildings, the Grade II…

Tankus 07 Mar 2026 -

Tankus

For more than a decade Tankus have offered a visceral, transcendental rock ‘n’ roll experience. The…

The Boys Next Door 07 Mar 2026 -

The Boys Next Door

From screaming choruses to hands-in-the-air anthems, The Boys Next Door is a full-throttle…

Folk Bitch Trio 08 Mar 2026 -

Folk Bitch Trio

Folk Bitch Trio is an Australian musical trio. The trio consists of Grace Sinclair, Jeanie…

Sombr 12 Mar 2026 -

Sombr

Sombr, whose real name is Shane Michael Boose, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer born…

STEPHEN: A Film by Melanie Manchot + Q&A 12 Mar 2026 -

STEPHEN: A Film by Melanie Manchot + Q&A

Artist Melanie Manchot's debut feature is a visually striking film-within-a-film, exploring…

Philharmonia Orchestra 13 Mar 2026 -

Philharmonia Orchestra

Marin Alsop conductor Alisa Weilerstein cello Arturo Márquez Danzón No.2 Gabriela…

Snake Eyes 13 Mar 2026 -

Snake Eyes

Snake Eyes’ distinguishable sound is supercharged, having already mastered the fiery choruses…

Beneath the Great Wave: Hokusai, Hiroshige, and ukiyo-e print 14 Mar 2026 - 16 Nov 2026

Beneath the Great Wave: Hokusai, Hiroshige, and ukiyo-e print

The Whitworth’s first exhibition dedicated to Japanese prints in over 100 years, Beneath the…

Del Water Gap 14 Mar 2026 -

Del Water Gap

The solo project of Brooklyn-based songwriter and producer S. Holden Jaffe, Del Water Gap emerged in…

Stand up Comedy in broken English - Victor Patrascan in Manchester 14 Mar 2026 -

Stand up Comedy in broken English - Victor Patrascan in Manchester

This show is packed with new material you haven't heard before, so don't miss it! Victor…

Alfreda 15 Mar 2026 -

Alfreda

Alfreda is a London-based alt-pop artist and performer whose work fuses theatrical pop, spoken-word…

Free fizz for mums at Refuge this Mother’s Day 15 Mar 2026 -

Free fizz for mums at Refuge this Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, The Refuge within Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is offering a complimentary…

National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine 16 Mar 2026 -

National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

Volodymyr Sirenko conductor Maria Pukhlianko piano Berezovsky Symphony in C Major (Symphony No.1)…

RNS Moves with Candoco Dance Company 17 Mar 2026 -

RNS Moves with Candoco Dance Company

Minimal. Meditative. Bursting with life. This is a performance that pulses and glows. That loops…

Places to stay on Oxford Road

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Where to eat and drink on Oxford Road

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Archie's

Burger combos with colorful buns, retro pink-&-white interiors & lunch counter–style…

Big Hands

Big Hands is a legendary indie rock pub nestled in the heart of Manchester's vibrant music…

Birds of Prey

Bird of Prey (BoP) is a fried chicken joint with a difference. The comfort food inspired eatery is…

Canvas

Canvas is a vital part of the new circle square development on Manchester’s main thoroughfare…

Don Giovanni

Head to award-winning Italian Don Giovanni on St Peter's Square for hand-crafted cocktails, a…

Eighth Day

While away an hour or two with a cake and cappucino or have some lunch. Some of the most…

Kro Bar

KRO Bar is a smart and comfortable environment to enjoy delicious food and a variety of drinks. KRO…

Tahi

Tahi Eatery is a first of its kind bringing a taste of New Zealand to Manchester’s Circle…

Tsujuri

Tsujuri is a Japanese dessert and tea house with two branches in Manchester, Chinatown and Circle…

Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay is the city’s newest Caribbean restaurant, bringing a brand new, loud, proud Caribbean…

The Refuge

With its welcome ambiance and sociable buzz, The Refuge has become a hotspot where you can play all…

Activities on Oxford Road

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Academy 2

Manchester Academy 2 is a 900-capacity live music venue located inside the University of Manchester…

Club Academy

Manchester Club Academy is a popular live music venue located beneath the University of Manchester…

Grand Central

Grand Central is a well-established pub in Manchester, known for its rock and metal music, regular…