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New competitive social games venue opens in Manchester city centre
10+ hour, 22+ min ago (346+ words) A brand-new competitive social games venue is opening in Manchester city centre this week, bringing a completely original format to the city's nightlife scene. Gameface has made itself at home inside Manchester's Printworks complex. Built around 10 games designed and developed…...
Yard Act announce handful of new headline shows ahead of 6 Music gig in Manchester
2+ week, 3+ day ago (200+ words) Yard Act are back as they announce first round of UK headline dates since 2024, including a show right here in Manchester " but not before their BBC 6 Music Festival gig later this week. We are so, SO back. It's been a…...
Myles Smith announces HUGE arena gig in Manchester this year
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (1148+ words) We're about to go 'Stargazing' with this singer-songwriter. (this article contains affiliate links) Singer-songwriter Myles Smith has just announced his biggest headline tour and is set to play a huge arena gig in Manchester this year. Quit "Stargazing" and get…...
Oasis are back. .. in surreal new Britpop comedy 'The Battle' at the Opera House Manchester
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1388+ words) The greatest pop rivalry of all time has been turned into a quick-witted, razor-sharp comedy. And do you know what? It's a proper laugh. Oasis vs Blur, north vs south" it really is a tale as old as time, and…...
The 2026 World Breaking Finals of the UK B-Boy Championships are coming to Manchester
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1579+ words) Another big sporting and entertainment event coming to 0161. It's official: the UK B-Boy Championships are returning to Manchester this year for the 2026 World Breaking Finals, in what is a special anniversary for the annual tournament. Celebrating three decades since the…...
Korn announce massive Manchester gig on first UK tour in a decade
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1435+ words) With VERY special guests Korn have announced a major Manchester gig as part of a new UK tour " their first in more than a decade. The nu metal'legends will be heading to the AO Arena later this year, making a…...
A special Smiths reissue was cancelled because Morrissey and Johnny Marr 'couldn't agree"
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (1460+ words) In case you forgot, they're still far from best buds. According to some new information, a special reissue of The Smiths" debut album was reportedly abandoned due to disagreements between Morrissey and Johnny Marr. Since the Gallagher brothers have buried…...
Alison Moyet has announced a huge European tour, including multiple Northern dates in the UK
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (1460+ words) More Moyet coming to Manchester. (this article contains affiliate links). Seasoned British singer-songwriter and pop legend Alison Moyet is coming back to Manchester and more after announcing an extensive run of 2026 EU, UK and IE tour dates. No rest for…...
Matty Healy is as busy gaming as he is making a new 1975 album - and he wants to play with fans
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (600+ words) Lots of us have had some version of a "stuck in a room playing videogames until 3am" period in our lives, but it turns out The 1975 frontman Matty Healy is having his right now, only right in the middle of making…...
Manchester's popular board game festival returns this month with hundreds of games to play
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1070+ words) Manchester's popular board came festival is set to return later this month, with hundreds of games free to play. Manchester Board Game Festival is set to kick off 2026 in style, returning for the first festival of the year with a…...