Things to do

Dry January is over and Manchester's clubs scene is back on fine form, with an all-night-long set from Demdike Stare, a Horizon Festival party headlined by Matthew Herbert and lots to look forward to from Club C.I.T.S., Gilles Peterson and more. Read more »

We're storming into February with cultural plans aplenty this week, with Independent Venue Week gigs, Manipulate shows, parties soundtracked by Nick Höppner and lolfests supplied by Nish Kumar Read more »

By simply scrolling down you'll be able to see how psyched we are for the return of Stay Fresh Fest at The Deaf Institute – but also Chinese New Year events, the Fiesta Bombarda Carnival, Grub's ExtraVEGANza (geddit!?) and more. Go play! Read more »

Glaswegian bedroom pop? West African funk? French death metal? It's odds on your tastes are covered in another busy week for gigs Read more »

Brace yourself for one busy week as Stay Fresh Fest returns for a two-floor bash at The Deaf Institute, exmagician unveil new material, Horsebeach perform at Soup Kitchen for Independent Venue Week and much, much more. Read more »

A free gig from Cowtown, Peaness and Kyotoya at Soup Kitchen provides zero excuse for you not to get out this week. Plus: live sets from Cass McCombs, Dream Wife, Bayonet and many more. Read more »