It’s official, “holidays are coming” as Coca-Cola has confirmed its famous Christmas Truck will be touring the UK again this year.
It’s not Christmas until you’ve gone and got a Coca-Cola from the giant red van, right?
Well luckily, we won’t have to wait too much longer to get to do that once again, as the company has confirmed that ‘Holidays Are Coming’, The Hoot reports, and has taken to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share the news after an eager fan questioned when the Christmas Truck would be returning.
@TimWorth1 asked “Hey @CocaCola_GB, is there going to be a truck Christmas tour this year?”
The soft drinks giants replied, stating: “Hi Tim! We can confirm that there will be a Truck Tour this year however our team are still finalizing the details so keep an eye on our socials for updates. Thanks The Coca-Cola Team.”
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Hi Tim!
We can confirm that there will be a Truck Tour this year however our team are still finalizing the details so keep an eye on our socials for updates.
Last year, the Coca-Cola road trip took on what was dubbed a “magical winter market” setting, with activities, festive food huts, and an ‘elfie selfie’ photo opportunity, as well as the chance to get your hands on personalised Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar and Coca‑Cola Original Taste.
The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck dates way back to 1995, where the catchy jingle “holidays are coming” has given fizzy drinks lovers a taste of Christmas in a red bottle ever since.
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The festive packaging, paired with real-life visits from the Christmas Truck, have made the company an unforgettable Christmas tradition, and in recent years, people have queued in their hundreds to grab a free sample of the festive-themed drink and snap a selfie with the big red truck.
Coca-Cola has confirmed the return of its famous Christmas Truck tour for 2023 / Credit: Coca-Cola
In 2020, the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck UK tour skipped a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic – but with a confirmed return for 2023, we can now start to begin guessing when exactly it will hit the road, and which cities across the UK it’ll be stopping off at to hand out its refreshing drinks.
The truck made three stops in Manchester last year, so it’s expected that our city will get a slice of the action once again this festive season.
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Although the final dates and locations for the van are yet to be announced, we’re pretty confident that Manchester will make the cut, given the fact it’s appeared on the Coca-Cola Christmas roadmap for as long as we can remember.
Where do you think we’ll see the Coca-Cola truck pop up in Manchester this year?
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A Twilight rave is coming to Manchester with DJs blasting 2000s indie and emo anthems
Emily Sergeant
A Twilight rave is coming to Manchester this spooky season.
It’s been nearly 20 years since the release of the titular first film in the Twilight Saga, based on author Stephanie Meyer’s bestselling book series of the same name, but despite two decades having passed, the films remain as beloved as ever.
Twilight went on to become a global phenomenon when it first hit cinemas back in November 2008, not just with its target audience of teens and young adults, but with people of all ages – making stars out of its lead actors Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in the process, and generating millions at the box office.
With the impact it had on the culture at the time, it’s no wonder Twilight remained among fans’ favourites all these years later.
And this success is why events company Throwback Events is hosting a series of Twilight Raves across the UK and Europe this autumn, making a stop off here in Manchester in late November with tickets now on sale.
The event description reads: “Bella, where the hell you been loca? Join us as we celebrate Twilight at the club, where every day is Hoa Hoa Hoa season.
“Step into the shadows and relive the magic, mystery, and eternal romance of Twilight. Get ready for a night of anthems, nostalgia, and glittering darkness as we transform the dancefloor into Forks’ most iconic vampire coven.”
DJs will be spinning Twilight soundtracks on the night, alongside dark pop, emo, indie, and 2000s bangers, as well as playing fan edits from the films on big screens.
Oh, and to make it all the better, dressing up as vampires and werewolves is ‘highly encouraged’.
Fancy it then? The Twilight Rave is coming to the Deaf Institute in Manchester on Saturday 21 November, and tickets will set you back upwards of £7 each.
Manchester cinemas are offering tickets to big blockbusters for just £4 this weekend
Emily Sergeant
You can watch some of the year’s biggest blockbusters for just £4 this weekend.
That’s because, to celebrate National Cinema Weekend (5-6 September), Vue has announced that it’ll be offering cut-price tickets to everything from the latest blockbusters and family favourites, to indie horrors and classic re-releases, so you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy the full cinematic experience this autumn.
Some of the highlights currently showing that you’ll be able to see for just £4 include summer hits like Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey, and Toy Story 5, as well as the recent release of Ridley Scott’s latest film, The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi.
Family favourites such as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie, and Cars will also be screening over National Cinema Weekend.
Meanwhile, horror fans can also catch new releases Insidious: Out of the Further, and indie horror Leviticus, or see the year’s biggest horror hit, Obsession, if you haven’t already.
The best bit about the offer? It applies to every seat on every showing, all weekend long.
This means that film lovers can enjoy Vue’s biggest and comfiest seats, Ultra Lux, which are strategically positioned to give the best possible view of the big screen – with extra-wide armrests, back and leg rests that recline independently, a personal table for snacks and beverages, and a state-of-the-art wine cooler, all for just £4 each.
Mike Anton, General Manager at Vue Manchester Printworks, said it’s been ‘an incredible year’ for film, adding: “This National Cinema Weekend, we want to celebrate the big screen experience by giving back to our audiences.
Emily Sergeant -
6th November 2023 
