What’s on Manchester

Follow the latest what’s on in Manchester news. Supplied by our guest writers, and press release contributors. From food & drink to live music, arts and culture to reviews and events.

Sparks MAD! tour dates announced for June and July

Last week, Sparks – brothers Ron and Russell Mael – released ‘Do Things My Own Way’, the first taste from their 28th studio album, MAD!, due this year on new label home Transgressive Records…. Read more »

Beans on Toast – Plots dates on ‘Wild Goose Chasers’ Tour

Beans on Toast will be back out on the road this March.Touring in support of his critically acclaimed latest work ‘Wild Goose Chasers’, Beans and his long… Read more »

THE PALE WHITE – Announce UK Tour + New Album ‘The Big Sad’

Today, Newcastle alt-rock trio The Pale White return to announce their second album ‘The Big Sad’, due for release on 18th April 2025 via End of the… Read more »

THE WEDDING PRESENT – Announce 40th Anniversary Tour This Autumn

David Lewis Gedge and his semi-legendary band celebrate a special anniversary live across Ireland and the United Kingdom this September and October. The Wedding Present was born… Read more »

CHAMELEONS – Plot Next Major Tour Route For November 2025

Nearly 45 years since their formation, and 25 years on from their exaltant reunion in 2000 – CHAMELEONS – are ecstatic to announce a new run of… Read more »

LESS IS MORE-ISH: 2025 SEES A SHIFT FROM ‘FAD’ DIETS TO MORE SUSTAINABLE EATING

Recent data shows that more and more people are adopting long-term habits to become healthier and to cater to this shift, Piccolino’s newest menu spotlights ‘lighter’ dishes… Read more »

Jools Holland Autumn Tour 2025 with Imelda May

Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are thrilled to announce their 2025 Autumn/Winter tour of 30 sensational dates across the UK, joined… Read more »

Legendary rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd announce UK tour

AEG Presents is thrilled to announce that rock’n’roll legends Lynyrd Skynyrd are set to make their triumphant return to the United Kingdom in July this year. The upcoming arena… Read more »

20 STORIES BLACKOUT DINNER TO RETURN FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

The one-off evening will take place on Sunday 16th February with an exclusive four-course menu created by Executive Head Chef, Daniel Scott Manchester’s highest restaurant, 20 Stories,… Read more »

Lake Street Dive UK tour this month + Promo opportunities

Lake Street Dive wrapped off their Good Together Tour in the US last year, which featured an inaugural headline performance at the legendary Madison Square Garden. The tour will be heading… Read more »