Alpine-themed Bar Hütte is returning to Manchesterbigger and better than ever at Great Northern this year.
Fancy a winter reunion with private karaoke huts, festive cocktails, and a party line up?
After what was a sadly-cancelled run in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bar Hütte’s enchanting city centre village is set to bring all the festive fun we’ve been missing back to Manchester from 4 November, with both indoor and outdoor holiday-style chalets dotted right across Great Northern square.
The much-loved Christmas pop-up event will take over the current Great Northern Beach Club site and transform it into a “magical wonderland inspired by a ski resort in the Alps”.
Visitors will be able to step into an alpine winter haven that’s complete with cosy furnishings, twinkling lights, live music sessions, flowing drinks, and the all-important chance to sing your heart out in a private hut.
There’ll be prosecco, cocktails, and more brought to you by your very-own hütte host, all while you belt out Christmas karaoke classics.
The star of the cocktail show is undoubtedly the ‘Bar Hütte Bombardino’ – which is an unrivalled festive combination of hot rum and eggnog, topped with whipped cream and cinnamon, served in a Christmas cup.
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Bar Hütte is also known for its legendary ‘Shot-Ski’s’ too, which is four shots of limoncello on an actual ski, so you can tip back together and head to the dance floor.
Fancy it then?
Tickets for Bar Hütte tend to be snapped up pretty quickly, but you can take your pick from either the ‘Cosy Karaoke Hütte’ experience for up to eight people – which requires a non-refundable booking fee of £60 to secure your exclusive karaoke use for 1 hour 45 minutes, alongside a complimentary welcome Bombardino.
Or if you’re hosting a Christmas party, then Bar Hütte has a VIP area that can cater for up to 20 people, with a welcome glass of prosecco and a Bombardino for all guests on arrival, and a two-hour karaoke session all for £150.
Bar Hütte will be at Great Northern from Thursday 4 November 2021 – Sunday 9th January 2022, and you can make a booking here.
A big Christmas sing-along concert with Alexander Armstrong and Aled Jones is coming to Manchester
Emily Sergeant
We know it’s only April, but brace yourselves… we’re about to talk about Christmas.
You are reading today’s date correctly, but whether you can believe it or not, this isn’t an April Fool, as it’s time to get ready to lift your voices and celebrate the festive season because The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long starring much-loved performers and presenters, Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong, is heading out on its debut UK tour later this year.
This heartwarming live experience is promising to be an ‘unforgettable’ evening of music, laughter, and Christmas cheer.
Performing in some of the most beautiful cathedrals and venues across the UK, when the concert arrives in Manchester in late November, it’ll be taking over the stunning Manchester Monastery.
On the night, Aled Jones – who is one of the UK’s most iconic voices – will perform some beloved highlights, including his signature rendition of ‘Walking in the Air’, alongside a selection of classic festive carols, and joining him on stage will be Alexander Armstrong, whose rich vocals and natural charm will bring ‘humour, warmth, and festive sparkle’ to every performance.
It may be Aled and Alexander’s show, but audiences are also being told to expect some special surprises along the way too.
As this is a sing-along event, audiences will be invited to put on their favourite Christmas jumper and join in with a joyful mix of traditional Christmas carols and modern festive favourites.
The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long – UK Tour Dates 2026
Tuesday 24 November – Llandudno Venue Cymru Theatre
Sunday 29 November – Manchester Monastery
Tuesday 1 December – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Wednesday 2 December – Durham Cathedral
Thursday 3 December – Bath Forum
Friday 4 December – Guildford G Live
Wednesday 9 December – Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
Thursday 10 December – Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Friday 11 December – York Barbican
Sunday 13 December – Edinburgh Queens Hall
Tuesday 15 December – Birmingham Town Hall
Sunday 20 December – Bexhill De La Warr Pavilion
Monday 21 December – London Union Chapel
The tour kicks off in Llandudno on 24 November and wraps up in London on 21 December – with a stop off here in Manchester on Sunday 29 November.
The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long is coming to Manchester Monastery on Sunday 29 November, and is expected to capture the true spirit of Christmas, offering a magical evening filled of festive cheer and uplifting songs that everyone can join in with.
Tickets go on general sale tomorrow (Thursday 2 April) at 9:30am, and you can get your hands on them when they go live here.
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A free snooker fan zone has popped up in Manchester for the 2026 Tour Championship
Danny Jones
We’re sure plenty of you are well aware that this year’s WST Sportsbet.io Tour Championship is happening in Manchester right now, but what many of you may not know is that a completely free snooker fan zone has opened up as part of it.
You don’t need a ticket for any of the actual matches to watch them on the big screen or even play one of your own.
However, it isn’t just the buzz inside the match room itself that the World Snooker Tour has brought on its return to the city centre – even the supporter hub outside is well worth a visit.
Based over at Manchester Central on the Exchange side of the building, while the games themselves are taking place in the main rooms, the foyer and surrounding areas have been turned into a fan park.
Perfect for anyone looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon or, indeed, a full day this week – not to mention an ideal activity for kids this coming Easter bank holiday weekend – if you’re a fan of the sport, you’d be a fool not to at least pop your head in.
Running until this Sunday, 5 April, when the tournament itself finishes, snooker lovers have access not only to a bar area with multiple big screens and food and drink, but also numerous free tables for them to play on.
In fact, you quickly turn a few frames into some proper practice if you’re so inclined, as there’s even on-site coaching to be made the most of.
As you can see, people of all ages have already turned up in their droves to soak up the atmosphere.
Once again, the competition is being broadcast live and free-to-air on Channel 5 if you’re happy to watch the games at home, but we don’t need to tell you what makes sitting in a room with a bunch of fellow fans and getting excited together so enjoyable.
If you visit the Manchester Central convention centre before the end of the week, you can even have a go at playing on a proper king-sized snooker table for the full pro-feel experience.
For anyone who wants to grab actual tickets for the matches as well, you can find them HERE.
Emily Sergeant -
20th September 2021 
