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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Bethan Shufflebotham

The big gigs, festivals, musicals and events to look forward to in Manchester in 2023

This past 12 months has seen some incredible events grace venues across Manchester, from Liam Gallagher to Red Hot Chili Peppers, alongside festivals such as Parklife, Neighbourhood Weekender and Sounds of the City.

And 2023 is set to be just as big as tours rescheduled from the pandemic finally hit the road, as well as new venue openings and fantastic theatre shows to complete a jam-packed schedule of entertainment across the music and arts sectors.

Big name artists like Blink 182, Paramore and Arctic Monkeys are all in the diary for 2023, while The Lion King, Mamma Mia and Six will thrill audiences at theatre stages across the city.

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