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Opening date confirmed for long-awaited Urban Outfitters store at Trafford Centre

It'll be here before you know it.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 23rd September 2025

The opening date for Urban Outfitters’ long-awaited Trafford Centre store has officially been announced.

And it’s opening much sooner than you think.

In case you hadn’t heard, the cult fashion giant – which already has a multi-floor store in Manchester city centre on Market Street – is set to open its second Manchester location over at the Trafford Centre, with the new site spanning more than 6,705 sq ft of space and ready to continue establishing the business as a leader in UK.

The new location will showcase a curated mix of ‘style, culture, and creativity’, with leading brands like BDG, iets frans, Kimchi Blue, Loom, and Ayker all set to line the shelves.

The brand is known for delivering ‘experiential’ stores that offer more than just shopping.

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Urban Outfitters EU President, Emma Wisden, says the business has always prioritised creating designs and spaces that are ‘unique’ and inspire its customers to express their style – and that’s what the new Trafford Centre store is aiming to do.

“Our selection of standout proprietary brands, curated vintage products, global brands, and unique home and lifestyle items are individual to Urban Outfitters, and we want to continue to build on this momentum with further growth into Europe,” Emma concluded.

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To celebrate the launch of the new store, Urban Outfitters will be hosting an exclusive preview event for fans on the opening day, featuring a live DJ set and lots of giveaways.

The opening date has been confirmed for the long-awaited Urban Outfitters store at the Trafford Centre / Credit: Supplied

There’ll even a customisation station on launch day for products bought in-store too.

“We’re delighted to welcome Urban Outfitters to Trafford Centre,” commented Simon Layton, who is the Centre Director at the Trafford Centre, adding that it’s a store shoppers have been requesting for a ‘long time’.

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“Their unique offering will really resonate with our visitors, particularly as we continue to evolve our retail lineup with brands that bring something fresh and exciting.

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“We can’t wait to see visitors experiencing everything the new store has to offer.”

Urban Outfitters will be opening at the Trafford Centre next week on Thursday 2 October, so keep your eyes peeled for more details.

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Massive student event to return to Manchester Arndale with discounts, DJs and a silent disco

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Last year's MCR Student Social

Manchester Arndale will be taken over by the MCR Student Social shopping event once again this month, with major retailers offering discounts, prizes, entertainment and loads more.

The annual celebration welcomes new and returning students to the shopping centre for a night of deals, offers and freebies across its shops, restaurants and leisure venues.

This year’s event features live DJs, giveaways, and a roaming Party Tuk Tuk, as well as the return of the Audio North x The Manc DJ truck on Market Street.

The Audio North x The Manc DJ truck will be manned by student DJs from dBs Institute Manchester, who’ll be spinning the finest hip-hop, funk and party anthems throughout the day.

The MCR Student Social will also be getting the Arndale dancing with a huge silent rave right outside Next, hosted by the Super Star MCs.

They’ll be pulling together an evening of dance challenges, shout-outs and a chance to win goodies.

There’ll be plenty more entertainment and freebies between 12pm and 7pm on the night too, like sittings to have a special portrait created by an artistic illustrator for your student digs, and a live DJ at Halle Place.

Roaming the Manchester Arndale all evening will be the Party Tuk Tuk, packed with giveaways and accepting song requests.

Looking for a refuel? The Food and Drink Zone on Market Street will have treats from Manchester Arndale’s top food and drink traders, including Barburrito, Creams, Franco Manca and Popeyes, while at Exchange Square Papa Johns and Tango will be in situ.

Last year's MCR Student Social
Last year's MCR Student Social
Last year's MCR Student Social
Last year’s MCR Student Social for Manchester Arndale. Credit: The Manc Group

Market Street will also be hosting performances from GFF Damian Dance Studio.

In the Party Zone, students can get stuck into games, prizes, freebies and giveaways from Fusion, Hollister, Iolla, King Pins, PureGym, Søstrene Grene and Urban Playground.

And head to the Info Zone for discounts, giveaways, and interactive games from 42nd Street, Manchester Central Library, National Football Museum, NatWest and Recycle 4 GM.

Not forgetting the shopping itself, with huge discounts available between 12pm and 7pm for students.

That includes up to 50% off at more than 130 shops and services, some of which are listed below.

  • 50% off one pair of glasses from the £70 & above range at Specsavers* in the Arndale.
  • 40% off laser hair removal and skin treatments at Laser Clinics
  • 35% off hair styling tools at Amory London
  • Up to 30% off at shops including JD, Footasylum, AllSaints, Levi’s, Adidas, The North Face, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Space NK, Nike Flying Tiger, Mango, Victoria’s Secret, Barbour and more
  • Up to 50% off food, drink or leisure* at the likes of Michaels Coffee House, Barburrito, HOP Vietnamese, Popeyes, Archie’s, Immersive Gamebox and King Pins

Organised by Manchester Arndale and Manchester City Centre Business Improvement District, the annual student shopping event will once again welcome new and returning students to the city.

The MCR Student Social is taking place on Thursday 25 September from 12pm until 7pm – find out more HERE.

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Huge vintage home show to take over historic Manchester building next month

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

One of Manchester’s most historic buildings is set to host a huge home show full of vintage finds next month.

The Vintage Home Show is taking over Victoria Baths for their second event of the year.

For anyone looking to add a retro touch to their homes, this is a chance to feast your eyes on a carefully-curated collection of furniture, homeware, ceramics, artworks, vinyl records, and more stocked by more than 60 knowledgeable sellers in a welcoming atmosphere amid the empty Grade II-listed swimming pool.

Planning to renovate in a vintage style? Or looking for one missing piece of the puzzle? This event can help you track down that something special for your home.

From one-off minimalist pieces, to mass-market retro and kitsch classics, with prices for items starting from as little as £1, you’ll have the chance to shop the collections of dozens of quality independent dealers from right around the UK, all under one historic roof.

Browse a selection of vibrant stalls featuring pieces spanning from the mid-century decades to the bold brightness of the 1990s, and everything in between.

No matter what your budget, you’ll find that gorgeous something to suit your impeccable taste.

Once you’ve finished shopping everything you need to transform your home, you can stop off at Victoria Baths’ on-site cafe to treat yourself to a selection of cakes, savouries, pastries, and soup, as well as both hot and cold drinks.

A huge vintage home show will be taking over the historic Victoria Baths in Manchester next month / Credit: Vintage Home Show

The Vintage Home Fair will take over Victoria Baths on Sunday 5 October, kicking off from 10:30am for keen shoppers after ‘Early Bird’ entry, while ‘Standard Entry’ starts at 11am and runs through the day until 3:30pm.

Due to popularity, the event will be operating a timed ticket entry process, that way organisers can manage the numbers of visitors in the building at any one time to allow everyone a chance to see everything.

Tickets are now on sale, priced anywhere from £2 to £6 depending on the time you go, so you simply need to arrive anytime within your allocated hour and stay as long as you wish.

Get your tickets online here.

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