Manchester is a city of innovation, so it comes as no surprise that the city is trialling a new way to party – The Arch Party.
Overtaking street parties and block parties and house parties, the new free event will be launching this weekend in the Green Quarter.
You know how the famous hit goes, right? I’m still, I’m still Jenny from the… arch. Anyway…
The Red Bank Arch Party, presented by lifestyle brand Found, will bring live music, craft beers and a wide variety of food from some of Manchester’s finest, many of which are based right here.
Running from 12pm until 9pm, party-goers can expect to dance from morning til evening with accompaniment from Manchester City’s resident DJ Jamie Anne, with a helping hand from Jake Rowbottom and SHADEV to soundtrack your Saturday night under the arches.
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Food will range from a BBQ feast to Sicilian-style pizza as The Spärrows and Half Dozen Other are left to fuel the occasion.
The drinks will be handled by Wineboys, Suzume, alcohol-free brand Love From, and Green Quarter-based brewery and taproom Green Arches.
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There’s no need to rush off to the England match either as a screening will be held at Green Arches from 5pm. This venue will also host the official after party venue too, keeping the energy high right through til the early hours.
Brands taking part in the free arch party in Manchester include Green Arches brewery… Half Dozen Other…And The SparrowsCredit: The Manc Group
Gemma Price, managing director of Found, said: “The Red Bank Arch Party is all about showing the people of Manchester what we’re all about – unique and immersive events, where everyone is welcome.
“We’re going to be bringing together some of the city’s best musical talent, creatives, bars and restaurants to create a buzz and atmosphere like no other. We’re passionate about our corner of the city and can’t wait to share it with everyone.”
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Brought to Manchester by new experience-centric lifestyle brand Found, the family friendly event will be held at the Red Bank Viaduct, on Faber Street. Tickets are available for free here.
Victoria Baths is ‘resurrecting’ its popular spooky silent disco this Halloween
Emily Sergeant
Halloween is on its way, and Silence of the Baths is being ‘resurrected’ for another year.
Returning for a ‘fright night of thrills’ after a sell-out debut in 2023, and then for a smash-hit revival of three of Manchester’s most iconic fallen nightclubs in 2024, Victoria Baths has announced that Silence of the Baths will be returning for its third year, transforming the stunning Grade II-listed building into one of the spookiest settings this Halloween.
For the popular one-off event, Victoria Baths is set to ‘show its darker side’, as the pool halls, Turkish Baths, and labyrinth of spaces undergo an epic Halloween makeover.
Victoria Baths is teaming up with Girls on Film for one of the best nights in the city this Halloween, as the historic space becomes a ‘haunted haven’ of glamour and ghosts.
Partygoers are encouraged to dress the part and wander through the empty pools and haunted corridors as each space is transformed into spooky playground filled with ghouls, spiders, bats, and coffins – but most importantly, good times.
From the balcony above the former pool, the Girls on Film crew will take over the silent disco with a trio of DJs on three different channels.
Hattie Pearson will be on Channel 1, Meme Gold on Channel 2, and the Channel 3 will have DJ MXw0rld.
Victoria Baths is ‘resurrecting’ its popular spooky silent disco this Halloween / Credit: Chris Payne (via Supplied)
As mentioned, ticketholders are being encouraged to ‘dress to distress’ on the night, not only because it’s Halloween, but also because the person with the most haunting look has the chance to win a Halloween Swag Bag.
There’ll be plenty of elixirs and spirits to sip on all night long, and don’t forget to strike a pose against the Baths’ iconic backdrop.
The Silence of the Baths III: The Return will take over Victoria Baths on Saturday 25 October, with doors creaking open from 7:30pm, and tickets are now on sale here and setting you back £20 each (plus a booking fee).
The event sold out last year, so early ticket purchase is recommended
All ticket purchases support the work of The Victoria Baths Trust to preserve Victoria Baths, so that communities can continue to enjoy this inspiring building.
Featured Image – Chris Payne (via Supplied)
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Legendary musical CATS is coming to Manchester on its UK tour next year
Emily Sergeant
Legendary musical CATS will be taking to the stage here in Manchester next year.
A brand-new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s global sensation, CATS, will embark on a major UK tour from summer 2026 following an open-air residency at Regent Park in London – including dates at Manchester’s prestigious Palace Theatre in November.
Based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, CATS is one of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history.
The show originally premiered at the New London Theatre in 1981, where it played for 21 record-breaking years and almost 9,000 performances.
Since its world premiere, the musical has been presented in more than 54 countries, translated into 23 languages, and has been seen by more than 77 million people worldwide – collecting a number of awards along the way.
Legendary musical CATS is coming to Manchester on its UK tour next year / Credit: Feast Creative
This new production of CATS is produced by Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, with Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals, as part of Drew McOnie’s second season as Artistic Director, and it marks the third Andrew Lloyd Webber title produced by the venue in the last decade.
Unfamiliar with the show? CATS tells the story of the Jellicle cats.
From Euston station to Victoria Grove, the strays and rebels of London gather under the Jellicle moon in the hope they’ll be the chosen one.
With a legendary score featuring well-known songs like Old Deuteronomy, Macavity: The Mystery Cat, TheJellicle Ball, and, of course, the chart-topping hit Memory, this brand-new production of CATS is gearing up to be one of the best theatrical events of 2026.
“I am very excited to see a totally new production of CATS back on the stage where it belongs,” creator Andrew Lloyd Webber said on the show’s return. “I can think of no-one better than Drew McOnie to bring a new vision to the world of the Jellicles.”
Casting and the full creative team is set to be announced in due course, as is the on-sale date and link for tickets, so keep your eyes peeled.
Thomas Melia -
3rd September 2024 
