A Christmas-themed ‘Miracle on Cross Street’ bar is coming to Manchester
Think mulled wine, espresso-ho-ho-ho martinis, pigs in blankets and mac and cheese - plus a giant, snow-covered Christmas tree and twinkling fairy lights galore
Liverpool’s beloved grown-up Christmas-themed bar and grotto Miracle on Seal Street is coming to Manchester this month.
Called Miracle on Cross Street, it’ll be located on (you guessed it) Cross Street and adorned with all manner of festive finery, from twinkling fairy lights and a giant Christmas tree to candy canes, stockings and snowflakes.
With a host of Christmas movie nights planned, plus festive cocktail specials such as the espresso-ho-ho-ho martini, this is a must for anyone wanting to fully immerse themselves in the feel-good festive spirit.
The Liverpool bar even has a roaring Christmas fire / Image: MIracle on Seal StreetThe espresso-ho-ho-ho martini at Miracle on Seal Street / Image: MIracle on Seal Street
Think mulled wine, its own brand of Irish Cream, festive nibbles, and all-time Christmas film favourites like Elf, Love Actually and Home Alone – then tell us you’re not excited for this one.
Whilst you can walk in, tickets are very much recommended – this is how it’s done in Liverpool and helps anyone miss out on the experience. Tickets usually seem to come with a goodie bag and drink, too, so are well worth purchasing.
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Priced at £15, the ticket will guarantee your seat – plus a complimentary drinks voucher, Christmas hat, candy cane, Miracle on Cross Street pin, and mince pie (vegan pies are available).
Image: Miracle on Seal Street Image: Miracle on Seal Street
As for nibbles, think mac and cheese, Christmas burgers with pigs in blankets, turkey sandwiches and more – that is, if the Liverpool offering is anything to go by.
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Miracle on Cross Street’s Director, John Ennis, said: “We’re so excited to introduce Miracle to Manchester for the first time this year. It’s the perfect place for couples, groups of friends or private functions in the most festive environment.
“Guests can sit back and soak up the festive fun with a Christmas cocktail and nibbles in hand. We’ll also be hosting movie nights on Wednesdays and Sundays where the best Christmas films will be shown. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we can’t wait to welcome our guests who may be visiting the Christmas markets, doing some Christmas shopping or just want to get involved in the festivities.”
Miracle on Cross Street will open a stone’s throw from the Christmas Markets, launching in Manchester on 17 November.
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It will be open Wednesday and Thursday from 5 pm until late, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday wil open from 4 pm until late.
A Halloween party full of corgis, cockapoos, and more is coming to Manchester
Emily Sergeant
Dozens of corgis, cockapoos, and other pups will gather together for a big Halloween party in Manchester city centre.
With the spooky season right around the corner now, plenty of frightfully-themed events have already been announced across Greater Manchester, including the return of Scare City, several other scary experiences, and even a pop-up indoor pumpkin patch – with something suitable for all the family to get involved with.
But this has to be one of the cutest events on the lineup.
Proving that Halloween doesn’t always have to be a terrifying time, a popular Manchester city centre bar is set to welcome dozens of four-legged friends through its doors next weekend.
A Halloween party full of corgis, cockapoos, and more is coming to Manchester next weekend / Credit: Supplied
Hosted by POP+BARK – which is known and loved across the UK for its popular doggy get-togethers – this Halloween-themed event will be an inclusive space to let your dog run wild during an 80-minute, off-lead “pawty”, with several different breed-specific sessions scheduled throughout the day, including ones for Golden Retrievers, Pomeranians, Cavaliers, and more.
More than 30 pups will be allowed at each session, with the full doggy takeover day at Revolution Parsonage Gardens kicking off from 10am.
Open to both dog owners and dog lovers without a four-legged friend of their own to attend, you can get yourself and your pup all dressed up in your spookiest costumes and head on down to the venue to make the most of pumpkin patches, pupuccinos, picture opportunities, and lots of playing with other pups.
There’ll also be the chance to treat yourself at lots of pop-up shops, tuck into coffee and snacks, and just make lots of new friends.
The POP+BARK Halloween Cafe will take over Revolution Parsonage Gardens in Manchester city centre on Sunday 20 October from 10am, and you can find out more and buy tickets to each session here.
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Rick Astley is returning to Manchester for his 2024 Swinging Christmas show
Danny Jones
The mighty Rick Astley is heading back to Manchester this festive period for the return of his smash hit Swinging Christmas show.
Move over, Mariah and Micky Bubble, ‘r Rick needs room to thaw out in time for the holiday season too.
The past couple of years have seen Rick Astley more than re-endear himself to the British public and beyond, not just getting himself back on the map thanks to big gigs with Blossoms and stunning festival sets at the likes of Glastonbury and Kendal Calling but with some genuinely wonderful new music.
To be brutally honest with ourselves, we all took the ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ singer for granted; he’s well and truly reminded us of what a wonderful performer he is and with the holiday season coming up, he set to deliver his stunning Christmas set once again.
Excited to announce my Swinging Christmas Tour! 🎺
Tickets go on general sale 9:30am Friday 11 October. For pre-sale access from 9:30am Thursday 10 October, pre-order Never: The Autobiography by 3pm on Wednesday 09 October at https://t.co/Newx2V17K1pic.twitter.com/zYELqOTOrh
This tour is just the second time ‘Swinging Christmas’ has been brought to the masses after its debut back in 2022 and follows Rick’s lifelong passion for the golden age of big band and swing.
He’ll be performing festive classics in stunning venues, including right here at Manchester Bridgewater Hall, to truly capture the magic during the most wonderful time of the year.
For a man who is arguably the contemporary king of covers in this country, the first iteration of the show was a dream come true and he’s even more excited to be pulling these old classics once again to a crowd who have been crying out for another edition.
Speaking on the upcoming tour, Rick said: “These classic songs have been a part of me for so long. Singing them with a big band was a dream come true. I can’t wait to share this special experience with you again this Christmas. See you there!”
Trust us, with plenty of Rat Pack covers under his belt, not mention numerous nods to iconic old-world orchestras, he knows a thing or two about big band-style cabaret celebration.
Better yet, Manchester is fittingly the final festive stop of Rick’s seasonal tour, rounding off a run of shows in Brighton, Wolverhampton, Portsmouth, London and Edinburgh.
The Newton-le-Willows-born singer brings his festive show to Bridgewater Hall on Friday, 20 December 2024 and now we’re thinking more about this than we are the big day itself.
What better way to get into the festive spirit than a true celebration of Rick’s love of music, the roaring swing sound, classic tracks and many more?
Tickets for Rick Astley’s Swinging Christmas go on sale at 9:30am on Friday 11 October – you can get ready to grab yours HERE.
Georgina Pellant -
3rd November 2021 
