Best Events In February

The Six Nations are back, baby. So these Manchester hotspots are making sure you've got all you need to cheer on the England squad. From food and drink to keep you going, to the biggest screens and the best atmosphere, this is live sport screening at its finest.

Got someone to smooch? Then you'll be in need of the a lowdown on all the fun Valentine's Day happenings in Manchester, including romantic restaurants, sexy cocktail bars and unique activities. Our guide to all things love will sort you out this February.

Serving up the best of Manchester's drag scene, The Frockatoo Drag Brunch at The Cockatoo Club is a fabulously fun time. Filled with 90 minutes of bottomless cocktails, scrumptious brekkie goodies and energetic drag performances, it's the perfect way to kick off the weekend with your squad.

You can't visit Manchester, or even live in this gorg city, without seeing all the best sights it has to offer. The Great Game Outdoor Treasure Hunt is the perfect opportunity to do just that, all while cracking clues and solving puzzles to find your treasure.

Want to beat the winter blues with some Manchester food events? Whether you fancy pizza-making workshops, gin-laced cocktail classes or beer and pudding clubs, you'll get everything you need at GRUB. And that's not all, there's sport, games, crafting and more too.

Whether you've got a birthday in Feb or are just looking for an excuse to dabble in some day drinking, Flight Club are here to answer your prayers. The darts bar is putting their spin on bottomless brunch; think endless pizza, a bottle of bubbly per person and a go at getting that bulleye.

If you're on the hunt for things to do in Greater Manchester, then Cherry Jam's bottomless afternoon tea is just the ticket. They're serving up sweet treats and savoury delights, all washed down with unlimited cocktails or draught beer and followed by a game of musical bingo.

Head over to PizzaLuxe in Manchester Arndale for an free-flowing feastthat promises some of the finest Italian eats around. For 90 minutes, you can tuck into endless Roman-style thin crust pizzas and dough balls, paired with unlimited Italian spritz cocktails, draught beers or mocktails.

Their tasty slices come topped with everything from spicy pepperoni to truffle oil and mushrooms or even eight cheeses, with vegan and gluten-free options available too.

It's time to have a drink in the clink. Alcotraz, the immersive cocktail bar in an underground prison, is whipping up all manner of bespoke concoctions from the booze you smuggle in past the warden. It's our top pick of things happening this weekend (and every one after that).

Looking to fill your February in Manchester with all kinds of naughty happenings? Fabulous Brunch Events have themed brunches galore to heat things up this month, including queens of pop, musical singalongs, butlers in the buff and bingo. 

Go behind the scenes at Manchester's most innovative microbreweries, meeting brewers and seeing first hand how they craft their pints. There are beer tastings at every stop and you'll get a guided tour of each unique brewhouse, all accompanied by an expert in the business.

Looking for a fun, wholesome activity with a little bit of friendly competition added in? Then check out The Big Manchester Bake, taking place on Stanley Street from Wednesday to Sunday. Head to their marquee to get baking, where all the ingredients and equipment you need will be provided.

There are 12 cooking stations, and you'll work in pairs against the other teams to bake the very best cake. You'll have 90 minutes to do it, with an expert guide on hand to help.

Unleash your inner Picasso at Paint A Pic by Prime Pass. From leo the lion to kissing swans, their in-house artist will guide you step-by-step to create your very own masterpiece. All materials are included, and no experience is necessary; just bring yourself.

Taking place at Area Manchester on the 22nd, the ABBA Believe In Angels Bottomless Brunch is one that you won't want to miss. DJ Josh Smith will be playing all the bands biggest hits throughout the afternoon, as well as some other pop classics, as well as a live show from tribute act I Believe in Angels and a raucous drag performance.

You'll get to enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited prosecco, cocktail hugs, beer and soft drinks, as well as a burger or falafel wrap of your choice. Your £49.95 ticket gets you access to the entire four-hour event, or party-only entry costs just £16.

The Celeb Boozy Brunch is back and it's louder, messier and more unhinged than ever. The hostess with the mostest, Baily J Mills, will be joined by a gaggle of your favourite faces, from Holly Willoughby and Bonnie Blue to Miley Cyrus and Cheryl Cole*.

Expect pop princess breakdowns, scandal-fuelled performances and all kinds of interactive games. Up the ante with delicious brunch dishes and 90 minutes of beautiful bottomless booze.

*Hot Mess Club is not liable for cancelled celebrities.

Paintvine's famous Paint and Sip has made its way to Manchester. But wait, there's more: they're now offering sculpting too. Get ready to drink, paint or sculpt, and have some artsy fun in an airy, fun-filled studio. No experience? No problem. Paintvine's got you covered with all materials provided, photos taken throughout, and a one-of-a-kind masterpiece to take home.