What’s On In Manchester This Spring?

The Manchester Marathon

The Manchester Marathon is an annual long-distance running event that takes place in Manchester, United Kingdom. The race covers a distance of 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) and attracts thousands of participants from around the world.

The Manchester Marathon route is a flat course that takes runners through the city centre, past many of Manchester's iconic landmarks, including Old Trafford, Manchester Opera House and the Beetham Tower. It has a reputation for being one of the friendliest and most welcoming races in the UK, with plenty of support from spectators and volunteers along the route. The event has been held annually since 2012 and is now one of the largest marathons in the UK, attracting runners of all abilities and ages.

This year, The Manchester Marathon starts on the Sunday 16th April. If you’re interested in partaking, click here to head to their website.

Manchester Jazz Festival

MJF is the city’s longest running music festival, establishing itself as a core part of Manchester’s cultural heritage. Initially starting in 1996, the annual event has grown to feature a wide range of musicians from all over the world.

The festival runs across the city’s best music venues, such as Escape To Freight Island, Band On The Wall, Matt & Phred’s and more.

Commencing on the 19th May and continuing until the 28th May, you’ve got more than enough time to experience the best jazz functions our city has to offer. Find out more by checking out their website.

Ricky Gervais’ Armageddon

Whether you love or hate him, you can’t deny the global influence of Ricky Gervais. Following a prosperous few years, which saw his comedic tragedy ‘Afterlife’ break all sorts of records on Netflix, Ricky Gervais has been touring up and down the UK on his ‘Armageddon’ tour.

He recently added a few more dates at larger venues, due to overwhelming popularity and positive feedback he received following his comedy specials. He comes to Manchester on the 24th and 25th April, hosting back to back nights at the O2 Apollo. Have a look at the tickets here.