Fenix, the stunning Greek-Mediterranean restaurant that opened last year in Manchester, is launching a series of Moonlight Parties with special events for the Easter weekend.
The luxurious two-storey venue has created the events to continue their vision to bring a taste of Mykonos to the city centre.
With these Moonlight Parties, they’re capturing the world-famous nightlife of the Greek island, with international DJs playing into the early hours.
The bank holiday weekend parties will be taking place in the beautiful ground floor nest bar, where golden grasses ripple from the ceiling and clever illusions make it seem as though a wall of fire is flickering above the bar.
Fenix has programmed a unique line-up of events for the upcoming four-day Easter weekend.
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The high-end restaurant and bar will kick things off on Thursday with international percussionist Kami, joining their resident DJ Christian, who’ll also be behind the decks on Friday.
Then on Saturday, there’ll be a performance by the incredible Jano, before Sunday concludes with Mykonos’ very own international DJ Anthony from Zuma Mykonos.
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This will be the first of a series of late-night parties for Fenix, which is already establishing itself as one of Manchester’s best destinations.
The restaurant opened last November, from the Permanently Unique group that’s also behind the city’s beloved Tattu.
As well as its beautiful interiors and lighting that mimics both sunny days and moonlit nights, there’s a menu of meat and fish cooked on an open fire, a wealth of pasta and rice dishes, and meze-style small plates.
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Fenix’s Moonlight Parties will kick up a notch for Easter WeekendCocktails at Fenix in Manchester. Credit: The Manc GroupFenix’s Moonlight Parties are creating a new late-night offering in Manchester
And then there’s the bar, where incredible cocktails fall under four categories – Earth, Air, Water, and Fire – each served in custom glassware.
Fenix has already been receiving rave reviews, including from national critics like the Observer and Guardian tastemaker Jay Rayner.
For the Moonlight Parties, there’ll be a range of packages available, including the exclusive Half Moon package (a table for four with a selection of mixers and meze board, a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Rose, and a bottle of patron silver, for £400.)
Each of Fenix’s Moonlight Parties will start at 10.30pm and run until the early hours.
The series starts on Thursday 28 March with events running until Sunday 31 March.
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Details of the May Bank Holiday Moonlight Parties line-up will be released soon.
Sensory-friendly Northern Lights to illuminate Printworks’ digital ceiling to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Emily Sergeant
This week marks the start of Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
Approximately 15-20% of the population has a neurological difference, according to the most recent statistics, and Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16-20 March 2026) highlighting the importance of championing, raising awareness of, and accommodating neurodiverse people.
And Printworks is marking the occasion in its own special way, with a series of new initiatives designed to create a more ‘inclusive’ and ‘sensory-friendly’ environment.
You may already know that the popular indoor entertainment complex in the heart of Manchester city centre is home to more than a dozen bars, restaurants, and leisure activities – including one of the largest IMAX screens on the continent – and Europe’s largest digital ceiling too, of course, but this week’s experience is unlike anything the venue has welcomed before.
Throughout the week, Printworks will be transforming its digital ceiling with calming Northern Lights and constellations which have been specifically designed to create a relaxed, sensory-friendly atmosphere for visitors with additional sensory needs.
Northern Lights to illuminate Printworks’ digital ceiling to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week / Credit: Supplied
As part of a long-term commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, Printworks is also introducing a weekly sensory-friendly hour every Sunday too, where lighting throughout the venue will be dimmed, and music and SFX volumes reduced for a reduced-stimulus environment.
200 free sensory packs – which can be collected at Vue cinema – with a pair of ear defenders and sensory-friendly toys, designed to support visitors who may benefit from sensory tools while enjoying the venue, are also on offer throughout the course of the week.
On top of this, there’s also a range of autism-friendly cinema screenings taking place on the last Sunday of every month at 10:30am.
An additional autism-friendly screening will be taking place with a showing of Hoppers this Sunday 22 March at 10:30am, with tickets now available from Vue’s website.
“Neurodiversity Celebration Week is an important time for brands and venues to recognise and support the diverse ways visitors and audiences experience the world,” commented Dan Davis, who is the General Manager at Printworks.
“We endeavour to ensure that all visitors feel comfortable and welcome when spending time at Printworks.”
Find out more about Neurodiversity Celebration Week on Printworks’ website here.
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Lovely last-minute Mother’s Day ideas from Selfridges in Manchester
The Manc
Mother’s Day is this Sunday – and if those words have just sent you into a blind panic, just take a breath and head straight across to Selfridges.
The huge department store has come up with all sorts of things that make for perfect last-minute gifts and experiences.
That includes a carefully curated selection of gifts available in-store, plus a very special Morning With Mum beauty workshop so you can spend some quality time together on Mother’s Day.
Selfridges can be your one-stop shop for the big day.
In both Exchange Square and Trafford Centre stores, you can pick up lovely gifts like feast-filled hampers, fabulous accessories, luxury chocolates, candles, and even cards.
As always, there are gifts you can have personalised in-store for a sentimental present for the mother figure in your life.
If you’re really stuck, you can pop along to the Beauty Concierge and book her an experience.
And over in Selfridges Exchange Square, you can pick up a beautiful fresh bouquet from The Royal Exchange Florists.
Selfridges has loads of last-minute Mother’s Day ideas
There’s rarely a gift more precious than quality time together, which is why Selfridges will be hosting a special Mother’s Day floor-wide beauty event on Saturday 14 March.
Ticket-holders will receive expert beauty advice from your favourite brands, while enjoying complimentary drinks and sweet treats.
There’ll also be plus exclusive gifts with purchase available, and giveaways on the day, and you can redeem the £20 ticket price against products purchased on the day.
You can even grab an artist print for mum at the vending machine.
Tickets for the Morning With Mum beauty workshop are on sale HERE.
You could also share a moment over a glass of champagne at San Carlo in both locations, or grab a sweet treat from the bakery in the Trafford Centre store.
Daisy Jackson -
26th March 2024 
