Social Avenue adds more dates to their in-demand ‘dance at a distance’ party series
Social Avenue has said the series is "setting the blueprint" for COVID-secure parties; encouraging ticket-holders to do their bit by bringing masks and using hand sanitiser stations around the site.
Social Avenue is adding more dates and top DJs to their socially-distanced party lineups.
The safe party series at Manchester’s Trafford Park has proven an enormous success so far, serving up a safe space for dancing, drinks and grub with world-renowned record-spinners soundtrack every session.
Every group is seated on a pre-booked table and remains within their social bubble throughout – with one-way systems in place around the site.
Social Avenue has said the series is “setting the blueprint” for COVID-secure parties; encouraging ticket-holders to do their bit by bringing masks and using hand sanitiser stations around the site.
The new run of events kicks off with a four-hour set from Darius Syrossian, followed by a Kaluki party starring Skream.
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HIT & RUN is hosting a summer session on August 21 with Kings of the Rollers playing a special extended set alongside Halogenix, Gray and Monroe, before global party starter Eats Everything takes to the stage on August 23.
A ’90s Baby’ party featuring Baby D, N Trance, Livin Joy and Rozalla grooves into action on August 28, before bass-house heroines Sam Divine and Jess Bays headline Cuckoo Land.
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A Retro gathering will take place at the end of the month with a performance from K-Klass, before Yousef, Latmun and Mason Maynard arrive at Social Avenue with Circus Recordings.
Five additional dates will be hosted in September – including appearances from Darius Syrossian, Alan Fitzpatrick and Judge Jules.
The full series lineup is as follows:
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August 15 – Moxy Muzik 02 – Darius Syrossian 4hr set
August 16 – Kaluki w/ Skream
August 21 – HIT & RUN: The Summer Session w/ KOTR & Inja, Halogenix + more
August 23 – Eats Everything
August 28 – 90s Baby
August 29 – Cuckoo Land|Sam Divine & Jess Bays
August 30 – Retro
August 31 – Circus Recordings
September 5 – Moxy Music – Darius Syrossian 4hr set
September 12 – Alan Fitzpatrick, Ronnie Spiteri & more
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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.
The Manc -
14th August 2020 
