Your Manchester guide
Discover Manchester
The best Instagram and TikTok accounts for what's actually happening in Manchester right now — food, events, sport, culture and nightlife, straight from the people who live here.
Plan ahead
Quick links — what's on this week
What's On Manchester
Official events calendar — gigs, festivals, markets, exhibitions.
Manchester Confidential
Independent restaurant and bar reviews by local writers.
Skiddle Manchester
Tickets for clubs, gigs, festivals and events across the city.
Resident Advisor MCR
Electronic music events, club nights and DJ listings.
Man United Fixtures
Match dates and ticket availability at Old Trafford.
Man City Fixtures
Match dates and tickets at the Etihad Stadium.
AO Arena Events
Full gig and event listings at the AO Arena.
Co-op Live Events
Upcoming shows at Manchester's newest major venue.
Best Manchester Instagram accounts
Follow these before you arrive
@visitmanchester
Visit Manchester
The official Manchester tourism account — events, attractions and insider tips from the city's own team.
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@secretmanchester
Secret Manchester
Hidden bars, under-the-radar restaurants and genuine local recommendations. Follow this before any trip.
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@manchesterfoodguide
Manchester Food Guide
Honest, thorough reviews of every restaurant worth knowing in the city. Updated constantly.
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@ilovemcr
I Love MCR
Manchester's biggest lifestyle magazine — gigs, restaurants, culture, sport, and city news.
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@manchesterunited
Manchester United FC
Official Man United account — matchday updates, behind the scenes and Old Trafford news.
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@mancity
Manchester City FC
Official Man City account — Etihad matchdays, player content and club news.
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@aoarena
AO Arena
Upcoming gigs, events and announcements from the UK's busiest indoor arena.
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@cooplive
Co-op Live
Manchester's newest mega-venue — massive acts, announcements and event previews.
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@whitworthgallery
The Whitworth
World-class art gallery in Whitworth Park. Free entry. Regular pop-ups and installations.
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Best Manchester TikTok accounts
Short-form Manchester content worth following
@visitmanchester
Visit Manchester
Short-form videos of Manchester's best attractions, food spots and hidden corners. Great for trip planning.
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@secretmanchester
Secret Manchester
Restaurant reviews, bar finds and day-out ideas — the TikTok version of their famous Instagram.
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@ilovemcr
I Love MCR
Events happening this week, new openings and Manchester lifestyle — highly recommended for guests.
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@mancity
Manchester City FC
Matchday behind-the-scenes, player clips and Etihad Stadium content. Essential for Blues fans.
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@manchesterunited
Manchester United FC
Old Trafford matchday vibes, training ground access and player features.
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@cooplive
Co-op Live
Concert previews, artist announcements and venue content from Manchester's newest arena.
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Our tip
Start with these four accounts
Follow @secretmanchester and @ilovemcr first — between them they cover essentially everything worth knowing in the city. For food specifically, @manchesterfoodguide is the most thorough and honest. And always check @visitmanchester the week before you arrive for what's on that weekend.
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