English National Ballet bring Romeo & Juliet to Manchester this Autumn, one of the greatest love stories ever told.

Things to do this October

October brings a packed programme of culture to the Corridor, with theatre, classical music, opera, visual art, literature, live music and festivals taking place across Manchester’s Knowledge Quarter.

The month gets off to a particularly welcoming start with The Cultural Welcome, a week-long programme running from 5–11 October. The Oxford Road Corridor and its cultural partners have worked together to create a programme specially for students, offering opportunities to explore the area’s galleries, theatres, concert halls and other cultural spaces, meet new people and discover what’s on beyond campus.

As the month continues, there’s plenty more to explore, from major new exhibitions and international artists to contemporary sound, literature, dance, opera and live music, with venues opening their doors to established names and emerging talent.

Here’s what’s happening…

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External shot of The Lass O' Gowrie one of the many pubs and bars on Oxford Road

Bars and Pubs on Oxford Road

Oxford Road is packed with a great range of bars and pubs where you can get your fill of cocktails, spirits and any other liquor you can think of. 

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

Green Spaces

Oxford Road Corridor has a number of historic parks and contemporary green spaces to enjoy.

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Food and Drink on Oxford Road

The food and drink in Manchester is some of the best in the UK with many of the finest offerings found here on the Oxford Road Corridor.

More things to do in October

View of Circle Square from the pavilion at Symphony Park

Circle Square

Circle Square is an exciting multi-million pound, mixed-use neighbourhood, created on the site of the former BBC building on Oxford Road.

Back of Engels statue at First Street Manchester

First Street

First Street is a vibrant neighbourhood between Oxford Road and Deansgate, it is home to a number of businesses and is a popular spot for food, drink and culture.

TEKETEKE at Manchester Psych Fest 2023. One of the biggest live music days on the Corridor

Live Music

Manchester is undeniably one of the UK hotspots for live music. With many of its most iconic venues based on the Oxford Road Corridor.

Where to stay

The lobby of Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester's Oxford Road Corridor

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel offers an unforgettable stay on Oxford Road Corridor in one of Manchester’s most iconic buildings.

Midland Hotel Lobby Manchester Oxford Road Corridor a perfect place if looking for Where to stay around Oxford Road

The Midland Hotel

The Midland Hotel is one of the most famous places to stay in Manchester, and one of Oxford Road Corridor’s most lavishly decorated hotels.

Image of the chandelier at Holiday Inn Express Oxford Road

Holiday Inn Express

The Holiday Inn Express on Oxford Road is a centrally located hotel that offers visitors great value for money.

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