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AO Arena
Arena
Massive indoor arena hosting big-name music and sporting events for a 21,000-capacity crowd.
4.40 (20.2K reviews)
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Palace Theatre Manchester
Performing arts theater
Leading provincial space for performances including theatre, opera, ballet, musicals and concerts.
4.40 (7.2K reviews)
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The Bridgewater Hall
Concert hall
Classical, rock, pop, jazz, world music and more, with some performances by the resident orchestras.
4.70 (6.5K reviews)
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Revolución de Cuba Manchester
Live music venue
😠 Booked a table in advance for a birthday. Paid £150 to book a table in advance for VIP. Got a ten pound bottle of gin served in a rusty bucked.
Very disappointed. Asked to speak to a manger, rude bouncer said we’d be kicked out if we complained. Spoke to Curtis who said he was one of the mangers, he...
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4.20 (5.7K reviews)
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Opera House Manchester
Opera house
Theatre named for its short-lived role as an opera house, now the setting for popular entertainment.
4.50 (5.5K reviews)
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Manchester Academy
Live music venue
Live music space on the first floor of the Student's Union building, hosting mainly indie and rock.
4.50 (4.9K reviews)
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O2 Ritz Manchester
Live music venue
👍 I have had the pleasure of going to this venue on two occasions. It is perfectly situated near to Manchester Oxford Road train station just a quick walk round the corner, which is perfect for those of us who live outside of Manchester. The venue is quite small but think this makes it a better atmo...
4.40 (4.6K reviews)
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Gorilla
Bar
Industrial chic bar/club under the railway arches, with a grill menu, a gin parlour and live music.
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4.40 (3.2K reviews)
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Albert Hall
Live music venue
Large, balconied venue in an old chapel building with stained-glass windows, hosting big-name gigs.
4.50 (3.1K reviews)
10
Dukes 92
Restaurant
Grill restaurant and bars serving food, set in a former stable building with a balcony and terrace.
$$ $$
4.30 (2.6K reviews)
12
YES
Live music venue
👍👍 We had a brilliant night in YES for the Black Keys after party Record Hang. Was amazing to be close up to the band while they played records familiar and not to an excited and appreciative crowd of fans. Great location and atmosphere.
4.60 (2K reviews)
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The Deaf Institute
Night club
Landmark building housing plush basement bar, cafe/bar and upstairs music hall with smoking terrace.
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4.50 (1.8K reviews)
15
Night & Day Cafe
Bar
Host to local and international bands, also serving food including sandwiches, wraps and burgers.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.5K reviews)
16
Band on the Wall
Live music venue
Live music from rock to reggae and folk, with a cafe/bar and box office in a former cinema space.
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
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The Warehouse Project
Live music venue
👍👍 Me and my boyfriend went for Worried about Henry x Metropolis this weekend. The venue never fails. Always a good time. Food places could do with expanding or being in a place that’s not just crowded with people trying to listen to the music. Going back again next year. Always a pleasure!! Recommend...
4.50 (1.4K reviews)
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Mala
Food court
👍👍 Love stopping off here for a drink or bite to eat in between wondering around Manchester. It’s very central, right by Piccadilly gardens tucked away before you enter the heart of the northern quarter. They have various partnerships with amazing food businesses like crumble and salt and pepper (haven...
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
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Rebellion Manchester
Live music venue
👍👍 Partners disabled and was looked after really well. Good communication with Jordan.she came out 16 minutes early and took us in to avoid the rush etc. Venue is what you'd expect for a band venue. Toilets were clean. Bar has reasonable prices. Your up close to the stage and can get close to the bands...
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
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SOUP
Live music venue
A menu of seasonal soups, sandwiches, salads and mains, plus events including club/film nights.
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4.30 (1.4K reviews)