Bank Holiday Weekend Manchester | Oxford Road Corridor

Easter Bank Holiday is upon us and, as ever, many of the best things to do this weekend are to be found around Oxford Road.

Welcome to our guide for the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, where we’ve compiled some of the best ways to spend the long weekend, and, hopefully, enjoy some warmer weather.

If you’re in the mood for some culture, there are plenty of exhibitions to explore. From contemporary art exhibitions at HOME and the Whitworth to a new historical exhibition at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House and, of course, the newly reopened Manchester Museum.

One of the best ways to celebrate Easter is by visiting some of the many green spaces around Oxford Road. From the sprawling Whitworth Park to the blossoming (literally) All Saints Park and all the hidden gems in between, there are plenty of options to choose from. Take a picnic and enjoy a leisurely lunch surrounded by nature, or simply soak up the sun with a good book.

No bank holiday weekend is complete without some delicious food and drink, and luckily there are plenty of options to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a trendy new brunch spot at Circle Square or a classic pub with a beer garden.

And finally, there’s plenty of late-night action for revellers with club nights at Yes, Gorilla and Deaf Institute alongside the weekend-long Manchester Punk Festival.

What’s On

HOME

Head to HOME this Easter to take in several excellent exhibitions alongside a cracking line-up of cinema including Brandon Cronenberg’s gripping “Infinity Pool”, the documentary “Meet Me in The Bathroom” which takes an in-depth look at the New York music scene in the early 2000s, and “Rye Lane”, a heartwarming comedy set in Peckham.

Traces of Displacement

Traces of Displacement uses the Whitworth’s collection to address one of the major humanitarian concerns – forced displacement.

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North Taproom

If you were lucky enough to snap up tickets for The Orielles gig at Canvas tonight, make sure you head to North Taproom at Circle Square where you can sample a new beer brewed up specially to celebrate the band’s latest tour. North is a good shout for a pint throughout the weekend too.

Hatch

Indulge in a weekend of gastronomic delights at Hatch where some new faces, including Pukht and Crumbled, join their fine array of independent food and drink retailers.

The Deaf Institute

If you’re after a weekend of non-stop partying, Deaf Institute has several club nights promising to keep you dancing until the early hours including Culture, Le Freak and Bollox.

People laughing on University Green one of the many parks and green spaces on Oxford Road

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Easter Bank Holiday Weekend