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What's on in Manchester
Nightlife news, new openings and the stories shaping the city after dark. We send the best of it straight to you — by email, SMS, TikTok and Instagram.
Sankeys reopens — a legend returns
Almost a decade after closing, the iconic club is back as a 500-capacity, no-VIP, no-phones room off Oxford Road — with Solardo, Heidi and Maya Jane Coles already booked.
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The Warehouse Project turns 20
WHP marks two decades at Depot Mayfield with Solomun, Overmono and Tiësto's first Manchester show in 13 years — a landmark moment for the city after dark.
via Manchester's Finest
New bars and venues opening this month
Our rolling monthly roundup of fresh openings across the city — June 2026 brings a rooftop at Treehouse, a new Northern Quarter haunt and the relaunch of a members' favourite.
via Manchester's Finest
An underground icon returns for a new era
One of Manchester's most storied underground clubs is coming back — a piece of scene heritage that says plenty about where the city's nightlife is heading.
via The Northern Quota
The state of UK nightlife — and why Manchester matters
Late-night venues are down roughly 29% since the pandemic. The night-time economy needs new ideas — and Manchester is where some of the best ones are being tried.
via The Morning Advertiser
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