Events
Great Manchester Run will go ahead in 2021 with new date
A series of virtual running challenges will help you start the year strong, ready for the start line in September
I Love MCR
6 January 2021
Events
Attractions
Manchester’s Lightopia festival to remain open in Tier 4
Award-winning Lightopia is able to remain open as an illuminated light trail until 10th January
I Love MCR
31 December 2020
Events
Five ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve – at home
From live wine tastings and fine food to a 24-hour party at the Virtual Hacienda, here’s how to see in 2021 without leaving the house
Louise Rhind-Tutt
29 December 2020
Events
See in 2021 with a non-stop virtual concert broadcast from around the globe
The 26-hour New Year’s Eve interactive celebration by Rain Dance Colour Festival features artists from across the world – including 808 State DJs
I Love MCR
23 December 2020
Cinema
A new immersive drive-in horror film experience is coming to Manchester
ScareCity: Apocalypse will be filled with classic horror films, complete with immersive experiences from live actors
Louise Rhind-Tutt
18 December 2020
Events
Wigan’s famous Boxing Day fancy dress tradition will go ahead with virtual event
This year, the 42-year-old tradition is moving online to hold onto its title as the UK’s biggest fancy dress party
Louise Rhind-Tutt
16 December 2020
Events
24-hour New Year Hacienda party will see DJs perform in virtual venue
‘It’s time to round this year off in positive way and bring everyone together again for a great big party’
Louise Rhind-Tutt
2 December 2020
Arts & Culture
John Cooper Clarke live streamed festive gig will raise funds for Salford Foodbank
Expect a festive evening of poetry with the Bard of Salford and special guests, in what will be John’s first and only gig of 2020
Louise Rhind-Tutt
19 November 2020
Events
These live lockdown tastings let you travel the world of wine without leaving home
Grape to Grain delivers winning wines to your door – and live virtual tasting experiences with a focus on fun
Louise Rhind-Tutt
11 November 2020
Cinema
An immersive drive-in Christmas cinema is coming to Manchester this winter
EventCity will become a winter wonderland, with ‘nice’ events suitable for families and ‘naughty’ ones strictly for adults
Louise Rhind-Tutt
11 November 2020
Events
Manchester’s Lightopia Festival is still going ahead with new dates
The award-winning and visually spectacular lantern and light festival in Heaton Park will now open in December and run until early January
Louise Rhind-Tutt
10 November 2020
Events
Manchester Christmas Lights switch-on with NHS heroes postponed
The socially-distanced light switch-on celebrating NHS key workers will now be put back until after the current lockdown is reviewed
I Love MCR
9 November 2020
