Held annually since 2010, independent Parklife Festival has been headlined by the likes of Fatboy Slim, The XX, or Liam Gallagher.
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Modern Crown Plaza City Centre is in close proximity to trendy Northern Quarter and main sightseeing and shopping areas. Rooms are spacious and comfy.
Manchester Cathedral is seat of the Bishop of Manchester and situated in the very city centre. The medieval church was mainly refaced, restored and extended during the Victorian period. After bomb damage in the 20th century, Manchester Cathedral was once again restructured.
A must-see for any football fan when visiting Manchester: the National Football Museum preserves, conserves, and displays numerous important collections of football memorabilia. Visitors from across the globe enjoy more than 2,500 world-class objects on display, interesting interactives and an ever changing programme of temporary exhibitions.
Piccadilly Records is key to Manchester music scene since its opening in 1978. One of the best independent record shops in the area. They are selling a broad mixture of vinyl and CDs from Rock, Pop, to Indie, Funk, Disco, and Alternative.
Situated in the heart of Northern Quarter, this sone offers anything including Rock and Indie, Metal, Punk, Alternative, up to Hip Hop, House, Disco, Soul, Funk, and Reggae. Also a huge seller and buyer of rare and second-hand records.
The Manchester Shop if for tourists and Mancunians. The place to shop city merchandise - buttons, shirts, cups, magnets and much more featuring the Manchester bee.
Vinyl Revival is not only strongly dedicated to local bands from the 60s to the present but also offering a huge selection of records from Punk, Reggae, Soul, Rock, Hip Hop, Electro, House and more.
Vinyl Resting Place is situated on the 3rd floor of Afflecks, a huge compound of inspiring, independent stores. Inside, you'll find rare items along popular ones. Also selling a broad range of second-hand records covering various musical genres.
O2 Ritz is one of the major venues in town and has been at the heart of the Manchester music scene since decades now. An essential destination for touring artists of all musical genres.
Opened in 1938, O2 Apollo is one of the premier live venues in the UK, with gigs from numerous major Rock, Pop, and Indie artists on the touring circuit.
Essential part of Manchester's music scene with up-and-coming local bands and more renowned ones on stage. Also with a strong educational focus, providing musical opportunities for everyone.
It's intimate, but bustling and rough: Ruby Lounge in Manchester's vibrant heart is host to the wildest Indie, Punk, and Rock performances in the city.
Manchester University is home to four different live music venues from various sizes. Manchester Academy has seen the likes of world-renowned acts performing on its stages.
This place with Baroque and Gothic elements is one of Manchester’s most iconic venues for live performances. Its acoustics are brilliant, so is the atmosphere.
One of the city's homes for Indie and Alternative live music: Rebellion. Also for those who are fond of Punk, Hip Hop, and Heavy Metal.
Cozy Night & Day Café has played and still plays an essential role in Manchester's music scene with many renowned bands having played early gigs in here.
An indoor arena just north of the city centre with large seating capacity, hosting the really big music events in Manchester. Key stop for most artists when touring the UK.
Annually held Manchester Punk Festival takes places in various venues throughout the city, promoting newcomers in Punk scene as well as hosting more renowned acts.
This four-storey building offers space for live music venues as well as bars and a great rooftop terrace. Altogether equipped with a sensational sound system for an unforgettable music and entertainment experience.
The City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester, currently known as the Etihad Stadium is the home ground of Manchester City Football Club. It was built to host the Commonwealth Games back in 2002 and has since staged several football internationals as well as rugby league matches. During summer time is hosts huge music concerts.
This lively and popular bar exists since 1776. Yes, you read this correctly. Its musical heritage is therefore long. John Peel interviewed Ian Curtis from Joy Division here back in 1979. In 2010, the music hall was unveiled – an intimate 80 capacity live music venue and performance space.
O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester brings you the best in live music, clubs, and performances, hosting the most renowned acts to play the UK.
Parklife Festival (Photo by Bachmeier / Ramsthaler)
Festival crowd (Photo by Bachmeier / Ramsthaler)
