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The best things to see, eat and do in and around Manchester. Contact us: [email protected].

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THEATRE GUIDE: Fancy a night at the theatre? Our local theatre guide has had a big update and is packed with everything from intimate indie performances to global megahits.

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POP-UP: French homeware and fashion brand, La Redoute, is bringing a pop-up store to the Trafford Centre this September.

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MUSICAL GUIDE: Featuring adaptations of beloved screen classics, lavish West End transfers, new genre-bending stories and ambitious contemporary reworks, @The_Lowry's upcoming season brings some of the biggest names in musical theatre to town.

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FRESHERS PARTY: Manchester’s newest students can kick off university life in suitably chaotic fashion this September, with the official Freshers Move In Party taking over @Alberthallmcr.

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GIG GUIDE: From @mancpsychfest this weekend and @DresdenDolls at @Alberthallmcr to André Rieu and Niall Horan both playing @TheCoopLive, here are some of the best gigs happening around Manchester this September...

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EXHIBITION PICKS: From immersive L.S. Lowry, family-friendly journeys across the cosmos and iconic Japanese prints to landmark collections exploring the women’s liberation movement, here are the best exhibitions to see in Manchester.

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NEW OPENING: The Disney Store today announces that its brand-new store, located inside Selfridges Trafford Centre, will open later this month.

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EXHIBITION SPOTLIGHT: A new exhibition coming to The Portico Library explores feminist themes of wellbeing, ageing and place in relation to magic and ritual healing.

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CINEMA PICKS: Running throughout autumn, @HOME_mcr hosts a film season celebrating and exploring the changing face of youth rebellion, culture, and expression.

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JUST ANNOUNCED: Fontaines D.C. have announced their biggest-ever headline shows, including a massive outdoor gig at Manchester’s Heaton Park.

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SICILY STAY: Sicilian NQ will be giving diners the chance to win an array of prizes throughout autumn, with one lucky winner being whisked off for a gorgeous three-night stay in Sicily.

🔗 More: https://t.co/oD3LqyK8Wz

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ONE FELL SWOOP: A daring new circus show rooted in the art form’s vital elements of trust and communication heads to @The_Lowry next week...

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WALKING TOURS: This autumn, award-winning guide @JonathSchofield hosts a trio of captivating tours around Manchester, with routes covering the city's world-famous musical legacy, experiments in Brutalism, famous figures and more...

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IN CONVERSATION: Award-winning indie bookshop Simply Books is bringing a night with Matt King, AKA Super Hans, to Stockport this autumn.

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AUTUMN GIGS: @Alberthallmcr has unveiled another unmissable programme of gigs for the coming months, from Broadway-esque spectaculars and British comedy icons to rich folk sounds and soulful Motown...

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NETWORKING: Zouk Tea Bar & Grill has announced the launch of a new monthly networking event, connecting Manchester businesses and professionals over fantastic food at the long-running Indian favourite.

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EDGE FEST: Tomorrow, @TheEdgeMcr celebrates its 15th anniversary with a day packed full of live music, creative workshops, street theatre, family entertainment and loads more.

🔗 More: https://t.co/w8TjX0GNRg

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NEW OPENING: Environmentally focused lifestyle brand Lucy & Yak unveils plans to relocate its Manchester store to larger premises in the Northern Quarter.

🔗 More: https://t.co/LUhwRo6QmD

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BBC PHILHARMONIC: Featuring monumental symphonies, bold new music and world-class collaborations, the @BBCPhilharmonic Orchestra presents a breathtaking 2026/27 season spanning Sibelius, Brahms, Shostakovich and more...

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