thebestof manchester A Night Out Directory

As the 14 Days of Love campaign hots up let's get our Manchester businesses heading for the top of the tables. We have so much to shout about in Manchester with a wealth of local businesses offering great services - now is the time to show your support.

If love makes the world go round, then let’s get Manchester in a spin and put our small businesses on the map – Manchester may be a big city but there are still plenty of independent companies offering good old fashioned personal service

One of Manchester's annual highlights, the 2012 Chinese New Year celebrations promise to be better than ever. Boasting the second largest Chinatown in the UK, Manchester never fails to provide the very best in family entertainment

After its most successful TV season to date, Strictly Come Dancing brings the glitz, glamour and celebrity LIVE to the MEN Arena at the end of this month.If you miss your weekly fix of rhumba, samba and cha cha cha, then get your tickets booked now!

There are few things more uplifting than belting out a good rock or gospel song at the top of your voice, surrounded by dozens of likeminded people feeling like you're part of a remake of Sister Act! And you can share this experience here in Manchester.

Although constantly billed as 'London 2012' we can still share a part of the Olympic frenzy without heading down the M1 southbound. There will be City Centre celebrations, and Old Trafford prepares to play host to the Olympic Football Tournament.

However you plan to see in the New Year, be sure it’s in Manchester City Centre.

In one of his only three Christmas shows in the UK, Paul McCartney returns to the MEN Arena for the first time since his sold out concerts of 2003. Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness the UK's greatest musical genius live