What’s on in November.

In the lead up to the Christmas rush, November brings a vast and varied event schedule, reintroduces some festive favourites and welcomes MTV to Manchester for the EMAs 2024.

Events

As ever, Manchester’s gig and club calendar is filled with a high calibre artists, global pioneers and underground royalty. From warehouse super clubs to intimate speakeasy settings, November’s event schedule has it all.

Two Shell: Album Release

MTV x RAMONA RADIO RAVE with Chunky, MS DEE & SNO

The Library LMD Presents Export 001 w/ Dani Whylie, Reimond

Foundation Audio x BUSSDOWN

The WAFT with Tristan da Cunha & Georgia (All Night Long)

Left, Right & Centre LIVE [A/V Showcase] → Client_03, Aagentah + DR MYSTERY

Great Danes presents: INVT + Residents

Villager / Mia Lily / TAU23

Homobloc 2024

10 Years Of Wisdom Teeth with Facta, K-LONE, Abena + more

Brainiac X Beatz On Toasts presents: Pete Cannon

Freak Queer Rave – Or:La /// Aiden Francis /// Egg On Toast

BPR Sound presents: Addison groove

HAUSTOPIA w/ MLC, Jordan Villa

The Mouse Outfit with Koj + Ayite

PRÍNCIPE MANCHESTER

Wobbly 4×4 x Skippin’ Rope: SHADEV, Urma, Aura, LZ, Sergic, Tin Foil Grill, Fallow + more

Fontaines D.C.

Lucid Juice Live: Nah Eeto, Lapalace + Mercy System

Activities

MTV EMAs 2024 at Co-op Live

Last weekend Manchester hosted the MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) for the first time. The prestigious awards show took place at Co-op Live and featured performances by top artists such as Benson Boone, RAYE, Shawn Mendes, Teddy Swims, and The Warning.

Taylor Swift lead the nominations with seven nods, while Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, and Sabrina Carpenter have earned five nominations each. Other notable nominees include Ayra Starr, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, LISA, Chappell Roan, and Tyla.

The star-studded ceremony was hosted by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Gavin Rossdale, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Lucien Laviscount.

Manchester Animation Festival 2024

Manchester Animation Festival (MAF) celebrates its 10th year with a packed 2024 programme.

The UK’s largest animation festival will showcase the best in animation through screenings, panels, workshops, and masterclasses across Manchester. Highlights include a special ‘In Conversation’ with legendary filmmaker Chris Sanders, followed by a screening of his latest film, Wild Robot.

Christmas Markets

It’s a bit early to be thinking about Christmas, but Manchester’s Christmas Markets are back.

The city centre will be transformed into a festive wonderland. With over 200 stalls spread across nine sites, the wooden chalet markets will be appearing at King Street West, St Ann’s Square, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street, Exchange Square, Corn Exchange, Cathedral Gardens, Market Street and Piccadilly Gardens. 

Whether you want the notorious Yorkshire pudding wraps, bratwurst or a festive mug of mulled wine, you can indulge in festive treats from Friday 8 November.

Food and Drink

Here are some of the best dining deals in Manchester this month:

• Albert’s Schloss: Two-course Christmas menu for £35 or three-course for £40.
  
• The Blues Kitchen: £6 cocktails and live music on Wednesdays, 2-for-1 burgers on Sundays.
  
• Cosy Club: Two courses for £27.95.
  
• Dishoom: £45 festive menu, roll the dice for a chance to have your bill paid.
  
• Embankment Kitchen: Two courses for £31 with a Christmas cracker and drink.
  
• Evuna: Christmas feast with tapas, meats, cheese, and dessert for £47.50.
  
• Garten Bar: Two-course Christmas lunch for £39.50.
  
• Hyatt: 2-for-1 pizzas on Mondays.
  
• James Martin Manchester: Three-course fine dining for £55.
  
• Manahatta: Three-course Christmas dinner for £38.95.
  
• Mowgli: Festive feasting menu with a drink for £35.
  
• Purezza: Two-course vegan Christmas menu for £22.95.
  
• Zouk: Christmas party banquet for £30 or Christmas Tiffin for £17.50.

Watch

With the ever shorter days, its a good time of year to go to the cinema or get stuck into a new series. Luckily there are some highly anticipated releases coming out this month. Vue Cinemas offer recliner seats from £7.99 when bought online.

Film

Gladiator II

Piece by Piece

Wicked

Kraven the Hunter

Conclave

TV

Dune: Prophecy

The Day of the Jackal

Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking