Culture – Articles about Manchester

Manchester is going green in a big way. The council has just announced CyanLines, a decade-long project that will create more than 100 miles of new walking and cycling routes across Manchester and Salford. Launching later this year, the first phase will connect Castlefield Viaduct, Symphony Park, Ka...

Move over, London, Manchester has officially been named the UK's most dog-friendly city. A study by Capital on Tap compared 30 major UK cities on everything from green space to dog-friendly venues and pet services, and Manchester came out on top. With 34.7% green space, it's a paradise for walkies,...

Japan Week 2025 is set to transform Manchester into a hub of Japanese culture from 4–9 September, with a six‑day free festival marking the annual event's 50th anniversary. Chosen by the International Friendship Foundation as this year's host city, Manchester joins a prestigious list of past location...

A six-metre replica of the moon is touching down in Cheshire this autumn from 1 to 19 September (a 50-minute drive from Manchester city centre), and it's totally free to visit. The impressive sculpture, 'Museum of the Moon', was created by UK artist Luke Jerram and will be on display from September...

Plans have officially been approved for a brand-new 'culture hub' in the heart of Wythenshawe's Civic shopping centre, with work kicking off this autumn. It's the first step in a massive £500 million regeneration project, and it's shaping up to be a proper game-changer for locals. The three-storey c...

Nobu is preparing to take over Manchester's skyline with a landmark new development set to rise 76 storeys above the city centre. Part-owned by actor and entrepreneur Robert De Niro, Nobu Hospitality has announced plans to open a hotel, restaurant, and, for the first time on British soil, Nobu-brand...

Manchester's streets are set to bloom again as the Manchester Flower Festival returns over the late May Bank Holiday, but this time with a global spin. It takes place from 23–26 May with the theme 'Manchester and Other Great Cities Around the World'. They're turning the city centre into an internati...

Manchester is officially home to the best library service in the UK: the city's libraries have just scooped up the 'Library of the Year' title at the British Book Awards 2025. Manchester Libraries earned this national recognition by pulling off something pretty extraordinary. The win shines a spotli...

Film fans are spoilt for choice when it comes to cinemas in Manchester. Whether you want to see huge on-screen hits in luxury and comfort, prefer to sit in historic cinema surroundings, or want indie spaces to see edgy films and cult classics, this city truly delivers. Whatever kind of films you're...

Manchester is a great city for culture and creativity, with lots of different galleries for art lovers to explore. Around the city, you'll find major institutions as well as independent artist-run spaces showcasing the cutting-edge of contemporary art. Whatever type of art you enjoy, we can help you...

Greater Manchester's rich culture and industrial history mean that the city is home to a wide range of diverse museums covering a vast number of subjects. Interested in local history, football, the suffragette movement, or the most fashionable headgear from days gone by? Manchester has a museum for...

Manchester is well-known for its rich musical history and thriving live music scene. Whatever type of music you enjoy, you're bound to find it in Manchester, including jazz. The city is home to a number of bars where you can relax with a few drinks in a cool setting and take in the sounds of talente...