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Families can go on an award-winning tour of Manchester City’s Stadium this summer

Manchester City’s popular tours of the Etihad Stadium are running throughout the summer.

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Families can kick-off the summer by going behind the scenes at Manchester City’s Stadium to “experience the magic”.

With schools across the UK now out for the six-week holidays, and parents and carers on the lookout for some exciting activities to occupy the little ones during the extended break, Manchester City’s popular tours of the Etihad Stadium are running throughout the summer – and tickets are now available to book.

The immersive tours are expertly-guided by City’s Tour Guides and filled with interesting stories, facts, and anecdotes from throughout the club’s history.

Some of the activities fans can be getting up to throughout the 75-minute Manchester City Stadium Tour include asking a virtual Pep Guardiola questions in the famous Press Conference room, and exploring the stadium’s exhibition space with holographic content and plenty of silverware.

They’ll even get to learn how the players prepare for a big match, feel what it’s like to walk down the legendary glass players’ tunnel, go pitch-side to get a “Pep’s-eye view” of the stadium from the dug outs, and so much more.

Manchester City’s popular tours of the Etihad Stadium are running throughout the summer / Credit: Tom Flathers (via Getty Images) | Manchester City

They can also watch the City story come to life in an immersive 360 degree cinema suite, and see what happens on matchdays in the Home Team dressing room with an audio-visual show.

By far one of the stand-out experiences on the tour has to be the chance to go inside the dressing room of the Premier League Champions and see the shirts of the entire squad hung up over their lockers – including those of new signings Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez, Stefan Ortega Moreno, and Kalvin Phillips.

And for those who really want to know what it’s like behind the scenes and experience the proper pre-match buzz, then you can also book a tour that actually takes place on a matchday.

Families can kick-off the summer by going behind the scenes to “experience the magic” / Credit: Manchester City

Not only is the Manchester City Stadium Tour well-loved and known for being the most immersive tour experience in Premier League football, it’s now got an award to prove it, as it’s been rated in the top 1% of Tripadvisor experiences in 2022 – so it’s really becoming a must-see for anyone visiting Manchester.

Tickets for the Manchester City Stadium Tour will set adults back just £25 each, while it’s £15 for those under 18, and anyone under the age of five can go for free.

Grab your tickets here.

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Manchester Arndale is hosting FREE workshops to help you ‘rework, restyle, and recycle’ your wardrobe

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Is your wardrobe feeling a little bland? Need to make some changes, but your bank account isn’t quite on the same wavelength? This event is here to help.

Those looking for some new ways to get creative with their style and put a spin on the clothes they already have are invited to head down to Manchester Arndale this weekend, as the Reimagine Your Fashion event is set to be a fun hands-on weekend celebrating personal style, smart choices, and sustainable ideas.

Whether you’re into upcycling, love yourself a styling session, or you just fancy doing something different in the city this summer, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into this weekend.

You can expect creative workshops, curated fashion rails, live styling tips, and a chance to give your pre-loved clothes a second life.

Oh, and did we mention it’s all free to take part in? Perfect.

There’s a collection of free ‘REWORK’ workshops taking place over the two-day event on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July, where you can learn how to turn old into gold – from patchwork denim makeovers, to scrunchie making, custom tote design, and loads more.

There’s no need to be a sewing pro either, as the workshops are beginner-friendly and designed to be relaxed and creative with all tools provided, so all you have to do is bring along the clothing items you want to upcycle.

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Manchester Arndale is hosting free workshops to help you ‘rework, restyle, and recycle’ your wardrobe this weekend / Credit: Priscilla Du Preez | Ashley Diane Worsham (via Unsplash)

At the ‘RESTYLE’ sessions, Rosie, who is the stylist behind Manchester Arndale’s summer campaign, will break down this season’s biggest trends and show you how to style what’s in store now, as well as being on-hand for styling tips and outfit advice.

And finally, there’ll also be a ‘RECYCLE’ station and drop-off point where you pass on your clean pre-loved clothes to two brilliant local charities doing vital work right here in Manchester – MASH, which supports women involved in sex work and those facing homelessness or gender-based violence, and Mustard Tree which works to tackle poverty across Greater Manchester.

“Your clothes could be someone else’s fresh start,” a spokesperson for Manchester Arndale said ahead of the event.

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Reimagine Your Fashion is taking place at Exchange Court in Manchester Arndale on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July running from 12pm, and you can find out more information and the times of the free workshops online here.

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Free Britpop karaoke event comes to Printworks this week ahead of Oasis reunion

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A Britpop-themed karaoke event is making its way to Printworks this week and is expected to attract a ‘Wonderwall’ of Oasis fans.

Didn’t get tickets to see one of Manchester’s biggest musical exports at their upcoming ‘Oasis Live ’25’ tour dates? Don’t ‘Slide Away’, sing your heart out at Printworks instead.

Anyone who missed out on the biggest reunion of the year but still wants that cathartic crowd-singing feeling can soak it all up at Manchester‘s leading entertainment complex with this all-new fan-led event.

Printworks is hosting a free event featuring karaoke and live music in the lead up to Oasis’ epic hometown shows and everyone is invited.

The free Oasis sing-along will be hosted by Oasis tribute band Whatever Oasis Tribute, who will be performing two live shows at 6pm and 7pm.

You’ll definitely want to warm up your vocal chords as they’re playing all your favourite Oasis bangers, from ‘Wonderwall’ to ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’, and everything in between.

Of course, being home to Europe’s largest digital ceiling, it would be rude not to make the most of it and what better way to use it than by screening lyrics to the Burnage band’s hits ‘Up in the Sky’.

There will be lots of other activities taking place at this immersive fan event too, expect free giveaways and even a Britpop-themed visual art display voiced by Happy Mondays star and Manc royalty, Bez.

As you look up in this city centre venue, you’ll see vibrant displays of iconic imagery relating to the golden era of 90s British music and culture appearing on the digital ceiling, narrated by everyone’s favourite maraca-playing icon.

Expect Union Jack motifs, recognisable fashion trends, and even kaleidoscopic colours that evoke the feeling of this very important decade.

Printworks will be screening iconic 90s imagery on their digital ceiling / Credit: Supplied

And don’t worry, you won’t have to be ‘Standing on the Shoulder of Giants’ to get a taste of the Britpop action, as this illuminated and interactive ceiling spans 1,000 sqm, oh and ‘She’s Electric’ too.

In the spirit of all things Oasis, Printworks vendor Big Licks is offering a complimentary small tub of soft-serve ice cream to anyone wearing a bucket hat on the day of any upcoming Oasis shows.

Tank & Paddle will also be giving away free shots to bucket hat-wearers on Thursday 3 July to celebrate the sing-along event.

Kristian Brennan, Marketing Manager at Printworks, said: “Oasis are part of Manchester’s DNA, and we
wanted to give our visitors a way to experience that connection – even if they didn’t get tickets.”

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Printworks’ free Britpop-themed event is taking place on Thursday 3 July, featuring live music from Oasis tribute band Whatever, free karaoke, a Britpop display voiced by Bez, and lots more.

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