Aah January. With its post Christmas blues (and waistlines), depleted back balances and general nothingness, it's never going to be a contender for your favourite month. But this is Manchester, and as the late great man himself said - we do things differently here. In our city that never sleeps, you'll always find plenty of ways to have fun. So don't let January get you down. Check out our guide to the best events in Manchester this January, and start the year as you mean to go on. Drunk.
Last updated on 8th January 2019
@ YO! Sushi Selfridges on Every 1st Saturday of the month
If one of your New Year's Resolutions is to learn a new skill, make sure it's a delicious one with Manchester Sushi School. Yo! Sushi is teaching you how to roll, chop and prepare fresh fish, to create a range of nibbles, including salmon nigiri.
@ Dirty Martini Manchester on Every Saturday
Perk up those weekends with this cute as hell brunch. Cocktail connoisseurs Dirty Martini have created a slick little option that includes four of their famous tipples alongside a birdcage of treats.
@ The Comedy Store Manchester on Every Thursday
What January blues? Stand Up Thursday are getting you giggling with a weekly set that features old favourites along with up-and-coming talent, all for a reasonable £12.
@ Manchester Ritz on Friday 25th and Friday 22nd February 2019
Get ready to say goodbye to all those New Year's resolutions because Ultimate Power is back in town. There will be another night of huge power ballads for you to get loud with; there's glitter canons and endless fun - get set for the best January yet!
@ Whitworth Locke Hotel on Various dates from Thursday 17th January 2019
Chuck those Dry January plans out of the window as the Conservatory host a bottomless Thursday and Friday night option. Along with two hours of bottomless wine, beer of prosecco, there' s a delicious Mediterranean buffet to line your stomach.
@ Flight Club Manchester on Various dates from Saturday 19th January 2019
January Blues ain't no thing as Flight Club make sure your weekends stay hella fun. Join the cool darts space for weekend afternoons that include bottomless pizza, a bottle of prosecco and a bash at their state-of-the-art darts experience.
@ Crazy Pedro's Pizza Parlour on Every Wednesday
Known for boasting some of the craziest pizzas in Manchester, Crazy Pedro's are kicking things up every Wednesday night in January with their Beer Pong Tourney. Head on down for games and slices aplenty.
@ Selfridges Manchester on Various dates from Thursday 17th January 2019
Enjoy a festive twist on the classic afternoon tea at Yo Sushi in Selfridges. The three tiers includes nori nachos, seared sushi and Christmas sashimi with the choice of prosecco, jasmine tea or sake o wash it all down with.
@ Meet inside Piccadilly Tap (upstairs room) on Saturday 26th January 2019 and 9 other Saturdays
Start from the beginning with this brewing tour. Manchester Microbrewery tour is showing you some of Manchester best craft producers, with a look behind the scenes at places such as Alphabet Brewing, along with plenty of samples to keep you refreshed.
