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.

THE BRETHEREN – Out On Tour In The UK Supporting Midlake

Kicking things off at The Fire Station in Sunderland at the end of the month, The Bretheren are set to join good friends Midlake for a run… Read more »

GORILLAZ – New Track “Orange County” (ft. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson and Anoushka Shankar) + UK Tour

Gorillaz climbs ‘The Mountain’ with a new track out today titled “Orange County” (ft. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson & Anoushka Shankar), which comes with its companion track “The Hardest Thing” (ft… Read more »

The Enemy share new single ‘The Boxer’ + UK Tour

2026 will be the year in which The Enemy make a long-awaited comeback with the February 20th release of their new album ‘Social Disguises’ –  their first in more than a decade. Today they… Read more »

Leeds indie duo Sunflower Thieves announce UK headline tour

Leeds Alt Folk-Pop duo Sunflower Thieves share the music video for their single ‘Already Taken’. They also announce a UK Headline Tour starting in York on 22nd April, with… Read more »

THIS BLUE MONDAY EAT YOURSELF HAPPY WITH HOP VIETNAMESE

HOP Vietnamese launches 50% off five mood-boosting dishes backed by a medical doctor and nutritionist Blue Monday (Monday 19th January) is often labelled the saddest day of… Read more »

THE TWILIGHT SAD announce ‘IT’S THE LONG GOODBYE’ – band’s first new album in seven years sees The Cure’s Robert Smith guest

THE TWILIGHT SAD today announce their long-awaited sixth album IT’S THE LONG GOODBYE due out 27th March via Rock Actions Records and available to preorder here. Following the album’s lead track “Waiting For The… Read more »

LUCINDA WILLIAMS comes to MANCHESTER – Bridgewater Hall on Friday 30th January 2026

Three-time Grammy Award winner, Lucinda Williams has been carving her own path for more than three decades now. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Williams had been imbued… Read more »

WET LEG unveil video for “pokemon” + Tour Dates

Fresh from their three Grammy nominations last month – for Alternative Performance (“mangetout”), Alternative Album, and Best Album Cover – today, Wet Leg share the new video for “pokemon”. The band’s second… Read more »

Yellow Days announces UK Tour & new album

From revealing his talents to the world with the ‘Harmless Melodies’ EP through to the sprawling ambition of his ‘A Day In A Yellow Beat’ album to last year’s visionary, high-concept ‘HOTEL… Read more »

PIZZA WITH PURPOSE: FORBICI AND EAT WELL MCR TEAM UP FOR A FESTIVE FUNDRAISER

Forbici is bringing Manchester together this festive season with a collaboration that’s all about food and community.. Partnering with Eat Well MCR, the Neapolitan pizzeria is inviting locals to… Read more »