Culture – Guides to Manchester

The best cinemas in Manchester

Cinemas

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...
Updated 22 Jan 2025
The best galleries in Manchester

Galleries

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...
Updated 22 Jan 2025
The best jazz bars in Manchester

Jazz bars

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...
Updated 22 Jan 2025
The best museums in Manchester

Museums

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...
Updated 22 Jan 2025