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Unmissable Moments in Manchester

All aboard to Manchester – a vibrant city bursting with character. Whether it’s sport, culture, music, food and drink, nightlife or family fun, Manchester has it all.

Be inspired as you explore the exhibitions at Manchester Art Gallery or experience the unmissable events at Aviva Studios, a new cultural space for Manchester and the world. If theatre’s more your thing, don’t miss an award-winning show at the Palace Theatre, or try something new with the diverse programme at The Lowry.

Be inspired by arts and culture with new special exhibitions at the Whitworth and Manchester Art Gallery, or immersive experiences at Aviva Studios, an award-winning cultural space in the heart of the city. If theatre’s more your thing, don’t miss hit shows at the Palace Theatre and Manchester Opera House, or try something different with Lowry’s world-class programme.

A city renowned for sport, there’s always something to see. Delve into the history of the beautiful game at the National Football Museum or follow in the footsteps of legends on a stadium tour. Experience Manchester’s famous music scene and see chart-topping stars at the AO Arena, or the new Co-op Live, or dance the night away with intimate gigs at Band on the Wall.

With so much to see and do you’ll need to refuel, and Manchester’s food and drink scene is thriving. Enjoy flavours from around the world with Manchester’s many restaurants, cafes and bars, or explore the city with a Scranchester food tour – make sure you come hungry!

Manchester is ready to welcome you, so what are you waiting for? Get on-board and travel direct with Avanti West Coast today.

Why visit Manchester in 2025

CULTURE - The city’s arts and cultural scene is thriving. Experience the world through David Hockney’s eyes with the vibrant and immersive Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) at Aviva Studios, or explore the work of the legendary British landscape artist with JMW Turner: In Light and Shade at the Whitworth.

FOOTBALL - You can’t talk about Manchester without mentioning football. Whether it’s a matchday or non-matchday, there’s always something going on with stadium tours and the National Football Museum.

ENTERTAINMENT - Manchester is known for live music and entertainment, and the line-up for 2025 looks bigger and better than ever. It’s not just Oasis to look forward to; the AO Arena and Co-op Live offer an eclectic mix of shows by top stars including Sabrina Carpenter, Craig David and Peter Kay.

FOOD & DRINK - The city is fast becoming a global destination for food and drink. For a limited time only, concept restaurant Where The Light Gets In: A Play In The City takes over Manchester offering a unique journey through food, art and the city. Newly opened Skof, by Northern-born Tom Barnes, focuses on skill, quality, simplicity, and the ‘farm to table’ ethos. The scene continues to grow, and the city will soon welcome its largest restaurant, Chotto Matte, which will celebrate the best of authentic and innovative Japanese-Peruvian cuisine.