The last 12 months have been busy for Manchester. 2023 was the year Aviva Studios opened, the year the Bee Network launched and the year a heritage fashion brand came to Manchester for the first time.
But there is no rest for the wicked as 2024 is already shaping up to be a bumper year of international and national events in Manchester, plus some exciting new developments for the city.
One development that we will not be expecting this year, however, is the reopening of our Town Hall. The multi-million pound renovation was slated for a 2024 completion, but it’s looking like we will have to wait another couple of years for that, sadly.
Instead, here are 11 other Manchester events for your diary.
1. Greater Manchester 50th anniversary
The Greater Manchester region was formally created in 1974. Image: Chris - stock.adobe.com
2. European Capital of Cycling
Manchester has been named the first ever European Capital of Cycling for 2024. More details about what this will entail will be revealed in 2024, but it’s safe to say we can expect lots of cycling-related events.
3. Michelin Awards ceremony
The prestigious food guide will be revealing its official restaurant selection at the Midland Hotel on 5 February. Manchester currently only has one Michelin-starred restaurant, so hopeful this is a sign of more to come.
4. BBC Radio 6 Music Festival returns in March 2024
The BBC Radio 6 flagship event will return to Manchester on 7-10 March for its 10th edition. The line-up is yet to be announced but if previous years’ are anything to go by, we can expect some big names.