St John's

Manchester’s newest creative district St John’s has officially launched in the heart of Manchester’s city centre.

Where future creatives are made at Aviva Studios, Where exploring enhances education at Science and Industry Museum, Where new menus are discovered at Fenix and Where fitness is a community at Barry’s.

Here’s everything you need to know about Manchester’s hottest new neighbourhood, from where you can eat, drink, visit and stay: St. John’s: Manchester’s hottest new neighbourhood

Things to do in St John's

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Aviva Studios

Image Credit: OMA. Courtesy: Factory International. Aviva Studios is a global destination for arts…

Events in St John's

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Campfield Market 27 Jun 2026 - 26 Dec 2026

Campfield Market

Campfield Market at St John’s Manchester’s biggest weekly artisan market has arrived…

Disability Pride Catwalk: A Space For Each Other 27 Jun 2026 -

Disability Pride Catwalk: A Space For Each Other

Disability, access and inclusion take centre stage in this striking catwalk show from Manchester…

Experiment at the Science and Industry Museum 27 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

Experiment at the Science and Industry Museum

What will you build, sense and discover? Play and explore science in action in Experiment, The…

Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos 27 Jun 2026 - 03 Jan 2027

Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos

An out-of-this-world premiere exhibition, now open at the Science and Industry Museum. Blast off…

Mary Lou Lawless-Gill: Goof City at UNITOM Projects 27 Jun 2026 - 11 Jul 2026

Mary Lou Lawless-Gill: Goof City at UNITOM Projects

UNITOM is pleased to announce the opening of UNITOM Projects, a new exhibition space dedicated to…

Outdoor escape room - Will Breaker 27 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

Outdoor escape room - Will Breaker

Part scavenger hunt, part escape room, all story. It's your turn to step into the mystery. Are…

Power Hall: The Andrew Law Gallery 27 Jun 2026 - 17 Oct 2026

Power Hall: The Andrew Law Gallery

Experience the sights, smells and sounds of the engine-driven ideas and industry that started in…

Summer of Sport at Courts Club, brought to you by Aperol Spritz 27 Jun 2026 -

Summer of Sport at Courts Club, brought to you by Aperol Spritz

Courts Club presents Summer of Sport, brought to you by Aperol Spritz, kicking off with…

The  Crystal Maze LIVE Experience introduces new game in time for Halloween 27 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience introduces new game in time for Halloween

One of Manchester's favourite immersive experiences, the Crystal Maze LIVE Experience, has just…

The Green, St John's 27 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

The Green, St John's

The Green is a new outdoor square in St. John’s. A place to meet, relax and enjoy the city a…

Places to eat and drink in St John's

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Caravan

The restaurant, bar and coffee roastery in the St John’s District of Manchester, is open…

Fenix

Inspired by exotic lands and legends Fenix served escapism through elevated modern Greek…

Trading Route

A lagerhouse with rotisserie ovens and exquisite provisions, all in the heart of Manchester Goods…

Stables Tavern

A historic tavern reimagined in the heart of Manchester city centre, where everyone is welcomed like…

Side Street

Tucked inside the ABC Building on Quay Street, Side Street is a day-to-night venue with something…

The Dome

The Dome is Manchester’s only premier rooftop dome venue, located in the vibrant St…