Christmas nights out in manchester
With Christmas just around the corner, you probably have loads of great nights out planned with your mates, but unless you fancy being the only sober person in the room, it is a really good idea to start making arrangements for a Swinton travel minibus to take you to and from the venue of your choice.
Whether you are heading out for a works party or fun night with the guys or girls, a night out in the Manchester area is always great fun. There are loads of pubs, bars, clubs and night spots where you can let your hair down, have loads of drinks, and boogie the night away.
Manchester is the entertainment capital of the North of England and you are quite literally spoilt for choice in entertainment when planning a night on the town, but rather than pay for a night in an expensive hotel, run the gauntlet of public transport, or risk a long wait for a taxi at 4AM, book a Swinton travel minibus for the evening and enjoy door to door transport without the worry of how you are going to get home, or more to the point if you are going to make it home in one 
piece!
Justin Bieber 20-21 March at the MEN Arena!
Teen superstar, Justin Bieber, is playing two dates at the Manchester Evening News Arena this March and if you want tickets to see the hottest singer to come out of Canada ever, you better get your skates on and book them soon as they
are likely to sell out pretty fast. You also need to book your Manchester minibus at the same time to ensure you have door to door transport on the night.
Justin Bieber is a soul singing phenomenon who moved from posting videos on YouTube to international fame and fortune within a very short space of time and already he has a worldwide following of fans who adore his unique spin on songs written by artists such as Stevie Wonder and Usher.
The MEN Arena is the largest indoor arena in Europe and since Justin Bieber is likely to be playing to a capacity crowd on both nights, it promises to be a fantastic evening out for all the family, especially the girls.
Tickets to see the very talented Mr Bieber are currently on sale at £55 from all the usual ticket venues. Book a Manchester minibus to take the stress out parking at the MEN Arena on the night.
Ghost the Musical Manchester
Ghost the Musical comes to Manchester
Remember the tear jerking Patrick Swayze / Demi Moore film from the 1980s? Well if romantic stories are your thing then make sure you book tickets for the fabulously slushy musical adaptation of the Oscar winning movie, Ghost.
Just like the film, the theme is a wonderful romantic fantasy about the far reaching power of true love from beyond the grave. Sam has been murdered, but he is trapped as a ghost, unable to move on until he has saved his true love, Molly, from the same fate by desperately trying to communicate with Molly with the help of a phoney psychic, thus creating a story of drama, excitement, and timeless romance.
The musical features the classic hit, Unchained Melody, plus a catalogue of new songs written especially for the stage. Songwriters include Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics and Glen Ballard who wrote one of Michael Jackson’s biggest hits: The Man in the Mirror.
Directed by award winning Matthew Warchus, Ghost the musical will make its stage debut at the Manchester Opera House for a very limited run from 28th March to 14th May 2011, so book your ticket now and organise your Manchester Minibus to provide the transport.
Manchester Comedy Festival
The annual Manchester Comedy Festival is now in its 10th year and this year it is bigger and better than ever! The festival will run for two whole weeks and comedy fans can enjoy a varied selection of new and established talent featuring the big names from the comedy scene.
Some of the big stars that will be featuring at this year’s Manchester Comedy Festival include Frankie Boyle, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and
Armstrong & Miller. The acts on offer will offer audiences a huge range of different comedy shows, ranging from sketch-based performances given by the likes of Kooky Babooshka, to an entertaining Ghost Walk from Flecky Bennet. The Comedy Festival will also feature films, cabarets, plus a whole host of other shows as part of a rich and diverse program to showcase Britain’s funniest entertainers.
The festival has just begin and will continue until 31st October, so if you enjoy a laugh in the company of friends and family, a night out with one of Britain’s top comedians is well worth a trip into Manchester for. Instead of relying on public transport, make sure you hire a Manchester minibus to take you to the venue.
Michael Buble is coming to the MEN Arena!
Book your tickets now because the fabulous Michael Buble will be returning to the MEN Arena on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th October. This will be Michael’s third sell out show of 2010 and fans can expect to hear all their favourite tracks from the Crazy Love album, including the massively successful single, I Just Haven’t Met You Yet. He will also be playing plenty of other
popular songs such as It’s time, and Call Me Irresponsible.
Michael Buble has sold more than 22 million albums worldwide and has won lots of music awards in the course of his musical career that began in 2003 with his self titled debut album. He has had three number one hits and has had 150 sold out shows. His latest hot album is called Crazy Love and as well as cover of Van Morrison’s Crazy Love and Ron Sexsmith’s Whatever it Takes, Michael has penned a couple of tracks himself.
Tickets for the seated show will cost £50. The supporting act is award winning gospel, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues group, Naturally 7. Come along and enjoy the show, but book a minibus Manchester to take care of your transport requirements.
Celebrate the GLBT lifestyle at Manchester Pride
In celebration of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender lifestyle, the Manchester Gay Pride Festival will take place 27-30 August. Pride events have been taking place in Manchester for more than 20 years and the organizers are seeking to raise money for a variety of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender groups and organizations within the Manchester area.
The Pride Fringe festival runs from August 20-26 and features a huge range of events which aim to celebrate the color and diversity
of the GLBT lifestyle. There will be plenty of art, culture, and sporting events. Women can try their hand at self defense or watch the moving story of Fanny the Nun. Film buffs can enjoy a selection of camp and sexy cinematic masterpieces. Those with sporting ambitions can try ice climbing, kayaking, or just have a laugh at It’s a Gay Knockout.
The big parade will take place on Saturday 28 at 1pm and is expected to be watched by thousands of people from the Manchester area, and beyond. Over 100 colorful floats will make their way slowly though the city streets. This year’s theme is ‘Through the Decades’. The parade will begin at the top of Deansgate and will end at the Gay Village.
The Big Weekend runs from 27-30 August featuring 71 hours of wonderful music, comedy, bars, clubs, markets, and many more exciting events and entertainment. Featured acts already announced include Kelis, Belinda Carlisle, Heaven 17, Beverly Knight, plus a whole host of other major and minor stars. There will be plenty of live music and comedy to enjoy throughout the weekend.
On the eve of 30 August, there will be a candlelit vigil with a truly moving and magical atmosphere in Sackville Gardens, in memory of those who have been lost. This is the spiritual heart of the Manchester Pride weekend.
Whether you are gay, straight, or simply curious, come along to the famous Manchester Pride festival in August and enjoy the vast array of entertainment on offer for everyone. From pink dog parades to art exhibitions, Gay Pride promises to be a weekend of fun and frivolity, with a few serious notes thrown in.
If you don’t fancy getting caught up in the traffic, make sure you hire a minibus Manchester to take you and your friends to the festival. That way you can enjoy the music and have a few drinks without the worry of who will be the designated driver.
Urban Moves international Dance Festival
If you love dance and can’t keep still when the radio is blasting out some funky tunes, make sure you come along to the Manchester city center between 23rd July and 25th July. Urban Moves is a three-day dance festival featuring a host of live professional dancers performing outdoors. Prepare to be surprised and amazed by the dancers’ unique blend of dance and spectacle. The dance festival is being performed to celebrate Manchester’s cityscape and architecture—from the parks and squares, to the beautiful city gardens. Residents and visitors can enjoy wonderful and inspirational dance performances on walls, shop windows, across the city squares, and in the many parks. If you are feeling brave, or just mad, you can even join in with other performers and take part in the one of a kind Bicycle Ballet. This is planned as a choreographed dance using bicycles, and participants need not have any dancing experience, just some basic bike proficiency. If you think this exciting event sounds like fun, then make sure you head along and join in. Encourage your family and friends to join you and book a minibus Manchester to take the transport strain.
Dreamboats and Petticoats, showing at Manchester Opera House
Hit West End Musical, Dreamboats and Petticoats, showing at Manchester Opera House
For a great trip to the theatre, why not go along and see the smash hit West End Musical Dreamboats and Petticoats, at the Opera House from 14th-19th June. Written by script legends, Maurice Gran and Laurence Marks, this wonderful musical received standing ovations every night
when it played at the Playhouse Theatre in London.
The best selling musical features top performances from TV heart throb Ben Freeman of Emmerdale fame, X Factor finalist Scott Bruton and new singing and acting sensation, Daisy Wood Davis.
The stars perform dozens of 60's classics, as well as some brand new tunes written especially for the show, including Dream Baby Dream and You Won't Catch Me Crying. You can enjoy hit songs from the likes of Cliff Richard, Billy Fury, Marty Wilde, Helen Shapiro, and Elvis Presley, amongst others.
Come along and enjoy an evening of nostalgia and excitement, along with a healthy dose of feel good fun. Organize a great night out for you, your friends and family. Why not book a Manchester minibus to provide a door to door service-we can take care of all your transport needs while you have fun!
Have a laugh in Manchester!
If the recession is getting you down and you can’t stand the thought of another evening watching the latest talent show, then why not treat you and your mates to a comedy night in Manchester. There are loads of great comedians performing this June so you are
sure to find at least one that tickles your funny bone.
The Girls Night Out show is at the Manchester Opera House from 8th to 12th June. It is a story of love, laughter, and men in thongs, which combined with the great pop soundtrack, and will have you rolling in the aisles with laughter.
And how about something completely different! Monty Python’s Spamalot has been delighting audiences for decades. It will be showing at the Manchester Opera House from 5th to 10th July. The show features the classic song, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.
Go on, you know you want to go. Why not make a night of it—organise a works night out and book a minibus in Manchester to avoid the transport headaches of central Manchester. We offer a door-to-door service so you can have a drink and a giggle. Laughter is good for you!
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga plays the MEN!
Lady GaGa is playing at Manchester Evening News Arena 2nd and 3rd June. If you haven’t already bought tickets for this gig, get online now and see if you can pick up some last minute deals. The wacky American singer/song writer/performance artist is sure to put on a truly awe-inspiring concert for all her fans.
Whether your favorite songs are Paparazzi, Poker Face, or maybe Bad Romance, it promises to be a stupendous night out. Last time she played at the MEN Arena, back in February, as part of her Monsters Ball Tour, she earned some rave reviews from the press who described her performance as “well worth the wait”. Fans this time will be hoping for a repeat performance that saw her piano bust into flames during one track, plus naked images of GaGa projected on to huge video screens, much to the delight of the crowd. Whatever she has planned for her fans, it is likely to be a memorable night!
If you have got tickets for the concert, make sure you book a Manchester Minibus to give you a door-to-door service. We can make sure you arrive in good time so you don’t miss the start of the concert!