A secret cinema in Manchesteris going to be screening some of the world’s biggest blockbusters this weekend, in celebration of every movie’s best companion – popcorn.
King Street Townhouse’s beautiful and cosy cinema space will be showing hits like Top Gun: Maverick and Joker back on the big screen, offering up gourmet popcorn to pair it with.
After Christmas, it’s safe to say we all enjoyed kicking back and watching a film or two, and now you can do it all again with some of the biggest blockbusters in history.
To celebrate National Popcorn Day on 19 January, the luxury boutique hotel is giving guests and film fanatics the chance to experience some modern blockbusters in a more private and quiet cinema setting.
There are seven titles running including some of the best current big screen titles like ‘Skyfall’, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘Joker’.
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Whether you want to laugh, cry or both, this hotel has got you covered as among the list of famous films there’s also ‘Despicable Me’ and ‘Barbie’… I’m sat!
You’ll also be able to catch Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbit and The Dark Knight at the King Street Townhouse cinema this weekend.
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The hidden Manchester cinema at King Street Townhouse will be screening big blockbusters this weekend. Credit: Supplied
This isn’t the first time King Street Townhouse have gone all out for a special occasion as during the festive period last year, they showed everything from ‘Elf’ to ‘Love Actually’.
Everything in the sleek cinema room adds to your experience from the plush seats to the dimly lit lamps that add a touch of home comforts, it’s the perfect destination for a 90 minute life detox.
There will be no readjusting yourself or taking forever to find your ideal comfy spot as anyone watching any of the films on offer should be able to sink into the seats almost instantaneously.
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With National Popcorn Day falling on Sunday 19 January, this hotel is opening their luxury private cinema for a weekend of thrill-inducing, pillow-crying, action-packed films that cater to all.
Starting on Friday 17 January and running until Sunday 19 January head down to King Street Townhouse to watch a range of seven movie titles with tickets available HERE.
King Street Townhouse film screenings
Friday 17 Jan
14:00 Barbie
17:00 Despicable Me
20:00 Joker
Saturday 18 Jan
14:00 Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbit
Popular grassroots music festival to return to hidden Manchester street with new fringe events
Emily Sergeant
Manchester’s much-loved grassroots music festival is back next month, and this year, there’s some new fringe events too.
Set across a handful of popular venues up on Deansgate Mews – including The Lion’s Den, Low Four Studios and The Mews Bar – Deansgate Mews Festival is returning for its sixth year this late May bank holiday weekend.
More than 40 music artists will be performing on a mix of outdoor and intimate indoor stages.
But that’s not all, as in what’s set to be an exciting new chapter for 2026, the festival is expanding beyond its core programme with the launch of the first-ever Mews Fest Fringe too.
Popular grassroots music festival Mews Fest returns this late May bank holiday / Credit: Supplied
The inaugural Mews Fest Fringe will be hosted in a large unit within Great Northern Warehouse, which will be transformed into a ‘vibrant’ hub celebrating music, art and independent culture.
Designed as a platform for Manchester’s creative community, the festival space will welcome artists, designers, collectors, and creative entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their work while connecting with festival-goers.
At the Fringe event, you can expect everything from record sellers and vinyl collectors, to vintage clothes, arts and crafts makers, independent creatives, and even bands selling merchandise.
This year there’s also the addition of the Mews Fest Fringe / Credit: Supplied
Already known for its strong grassroots ethos and growing reputation, Mews Fest continues to champion local talent and independent culture – but now with the addition of the Fringe event, the stage is set for its most ‘ambitious and inclusive’ edition to date.
Oh and the best bit? Both festivals will be free to attend, with no need to book tickets beforehand.
Mews Fest and Mews Fest Fringe will take over Deansgate Mews next month on late May bank holiday weekend from Friday 22 – Monday 26 May.
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Peter Kay announces four intimate charity shows in Greater Manchester – but only for these postcodes
Emily Sergeant
Peter Kay has just announced four intimate shows to raise money for a very worthy cause… but you can only get tickets if you live in these particular postcodes.
Comedy legend Peter Kay is set to return home to the Bolton Albert Halls for four very special hometown shows in this summer, marking his first performances at the venue more than two decades.
Taking to the very stage where he recorded the UK’s biggest-selling stand-up DVD, it’s set to be a proper nostalgic homecoming for one of Britain’s most beloved comedians.
The summer shows – which are taking place from 9 – 11 July 2026, even including a matinee performance – this is a rare chance for local fans to be part of something incredibly special, with all funds raised going to Bolton Hospice.
But, there’s a bit of a catch… you’ll only be able to get tickets if you live in Bolton (and some parts of Bury), as it’s strictly limited to BL postcodes.
Peter Kay Live at the Bolton Albert Halls – 2026 Dates
Thursday 9 July (Evening)
Friday 10 July (Evening)
Saturday 11 July (Matinee)
Saturday 11 July (Evening)
Tickets officially go on sale Friday 24 April at 10am, and you can get your hands on them here.
Thomas Melia -
16th January 2025 
