What's On In Manchester

January - February

Chinese New Year
Chinatown, Manchester
Chinatown certainly comes alive with vibrant celebrations including acrobatics, fireworks and of course - the lion dancers to welcome the New Year.

March

Manchester Irish Festival
Various venues throughout the city
Manchester is host to one of the largest annual Irish events in Europe attracting top names in entertainment and spreading the Irish theme throughout the city.

July

Manchester Jazz Festival
Manchester
A splendid mixture of national and international top quality jazz performances, with many of the performances offering free admission.

August

Manchester Pride 2006
Manchester
Manchester Pride is 10 sparkling days and nights of sport, film, heritage, arts and entertainment, debating and fantastic partying.

October

Manchester Comedy Festival
Manchester
An unforgettable festival of fun and laughter courtesy of the cream of comedy.

October

Manchester Poetry Festival
Manchester
A most enjoyable experience of live literature and a series of memorable events.

 

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Useful facts on Manchester

Population:
2.5 million

Area: 1,286 sq km

Time Zone:
GMT/UTC 0

Telephone area code: 161

Country: England

Cafes/Bars: Visit Deansgate, Deansgate Locks and Oldham Street

Restaurants: China Town in the city centre or Didsbury to the south of the city

Shopping District: Deansgate, The Triangle Centre and the Arndale centre

Useful information
Useful tel. no. for Manchester

Emergency number (police / fire / ambulance): 999

Airport medical services:
0161 4892109

Airport Information: 0161 489 3000

National Rail Enquiries:
04857 484950

Taxis:
0161 2369974

British Consulate
(London):

0207 0081500

Tourist Office:
+44 (0) 871 222 8223

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