The Super Duper Family Festival returns to with 8 FREE play zones, transforming #Manchester city centre into a giant interactive playground powered by imagination, discovery and family fun. #SuperDuperMCR

#Manchester welcomes #TheBRITs: Join the celebrations. Following support from #AccommodationBID @mancitycouncil.bsky.social @greatermcr.bsky.social and city partners, Manchester will host The BRIT Awards with Mastercard for the very first time at @thecooplive.bsky.social on Saturday 28th February.

Details & How to Apply: cityco.com/news/were-hi... Deadline: Monday 23rd February. #ManchesterJobs #EventProfs #EventProfsUK

We're Hiring! CityCo is looking for 2 x Assistant Event Producers to join us to deliver our programme of #Manchester city centre tourism events. Inc: Manchester Flower Festival, Super Duper Family Festival, MCR Student Social, Halloween in the City, SCENE: Manchester LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival.

We're Hiring! CityCo is looking for 2 x Assistant Event Producers to join us to deliver our programme of #Manchester city centre tourism events. Inc: Manchester Flower Festival, Super Duper Family Festival, MCR Student Social, Halloween in the City, SCENE: Manchester LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival.

"Pride is coming back to Manchester this summer, and this time it is being rebuilt from the Village up. The four day celebration will take place over the August Bank Holiday, from Friday 28 to Monday 31 August..." ilovemanchester.com/manchester-v... @ilovemanchester.bsky.social #MCRVillagePride

NEXT-UP for #Manchester #AccommodationBID: Plenty of reasons to make a Half-Term trip to Manchester for The Super Duper Family Festival. Play, Discover, Stay & Save with 4 days of FREE fun across streets, venues, and attractions. 📅 Wed 18th – Sat 21st Feb visitmanchester.com/super-duper-...

CityCo | BID MEMBERS: Our calendar of 2026 City Centre Performance Briefings is live: cityco.com/event-type/p... Join us on the monthly call to run through the latest figures and trends around footfall, sales, transport, hotels, major events and more.

Manchester hits play on the Super Duper Family Festival 2026 Get ready as #Manchester transforms into a free city-wide Play Zone this February Half Term 🤸‍♀️ cityco.com/news/the-sup... #SuperDuperMCR #FamilyFestival

#Manchester City Centre Businesses: Help shape the future of travel across our growing city region. Public consultation open for the 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 & 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟱𝟬 Find out more: gmconsult.org/transport/tr... @beenetwork.bsky.social

𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 - 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 #Manchester city centre businesses and partner networks - plan ahead for works taking place over nine days during February half term, Saturday 14 – Sunday 22 February 2026.

We had a very jolly time welcoming thousands of families to the #Manchester #ChristmasParade 💫 📸 @mancwanderer.bsky.social 🙏

From this Sunday 7th December, rail fares across #GreaterManchester will become simpler as a range of fares are replaced with two simple options for everyone who buys a ticket on the day: Anytime & Off-Peak nationalrail.co.uk/gmfares/ @beenetwork.bsky.social

City Centre BID is again supporting the #Manchester #Christmas Parade, with our team of 'hype elves' ready to spread festive cheer along the route. We'll be there from 12.30pm on Sunday 7th December, across the retail district, handing out festive flags and goodies to spectators.

Happy to be finalists, as voted for by the #Manchester public @ilovemanchester.bsky.social Awards, 2025 #HalloweenMCR

City Centre BID is again supporting the #Manchester #Christmas Parade, with our team of 'hype elves' ready to spread festive cheer along the route. We'll be there from 12.30pm on Sunday 7th December, across the retail district, handing out festive flags and goodies to spectators.

This year customers at the #Manchester #ChristmasMarkets can support #RealChangeMCR by dropping empty glasses at the special collection points. This will donate each £2 deposit to help support the city's homelessness charity. Keep an eye out for the bar signs.

CityCo is proud to be supporting #StreetSmartUK & #LandAid's winter campaign to raise vital funds for UK homelessness services.

It's Play Time! The Super Duper Family Festival returns to #Manchester for a four-day, February Half-Term takeover >>> cityco.com/news/the-sup...

Christmas Season in #Manchester City Centre: Markets Open this Friday 7th November, Christmas Parade, Travel and Transport key information >>> cityco.com/news/christm...

This is how we do #Halloween🎃 Look Up, Look Out, Have Fun this weekend, #Manchester families. visitmanchester.com/halloween-in... #HalloweenMCR

Manchester's #Christmas Parade is back on Sunday 7th December, supported the City Centre BID. @mancitycouncil.bsky.social is inviting community groups across the city a chance to join-in and be part of the festive magic🎅 How to take part:

#Manchester #ChristmasMarkets Installation has begun on the city's annual festive markets, ice-rink and attractions. Load-in dates and site maps: cityco.com/news/christm...

MEMBERS: Join us for our autumn #CityTours, behind-the-scenes of the city's #CompetitiveSocialising venues. #Manchester has many clubs that are leading the way in combining leisure and hospitality.

Our annual #student shopping extravaganza in partnership with Manchester Arndale returns Thursday 25th September. Welcoming many 1000's of new #freshers and returning students to #Manchester #MCRStudentSocial

𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 takes over #Manchester from 25th-31st October. Keep an eye on visitmanchester.com/halloween-in... to plan your family trip 💚 @manchestereveningnews.co.uk @visitmanchester.bsky.social

A sunny Friday #CityTour☀️. We took a discovery walk around #Spinningfields #StJohnsMCR #NewBailey and the newly refurbished #Bruntwood King's House. With thanks to colleagues, tour hosts and all attendees. Next session: OCTOBER. Email [email protected]

SCENE: The Countdown is on to opening this Friday 15th. Manchester Accommodation BID's LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival will take over 𝟴 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀, with 𝟱𝟬+ 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 celebrating queer screen culture. scenefestival.com See you Friday #Manchester #EventProfs #SCENEFestival

Manchester will celebrate #JapanWeek from 4th-9th September this autumn, with free activities showcasing Japanese culture across the city. * Tea ceremonies * Stalls, workshops, exhibits * Arts, theatrical, music performances * Japanese Pop manchester.gov.uk/news/article... #JapanWeek25

With thanks to the many #Manchester businesses attending our #MartynsLaw update. City partners are working together to ensure licensed businesses are kept up-to-speed with new legislation, and what it means in practice. City Centre Businesses: To attend future meetings, email [email protected]

SCENE: Manchester LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival unveils full 2025 programme >>> cityco.com/news/scene-f... scenefestival.com

Manchester is the place to be for August #Pride celebrations, and the city's hoteliers are joining the party 🎉 Visitors to SCENE: #Manchester's LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival, and @ManchesterPride '25, can enjoy exclusive hotel perks, including:

Another inspiring #CityTour for CityCo, City Centre BID & Accommodation BID colleagues. A walk through the connecting estate around Sister, Circle Square and Vimto Gardens. NEXT UP: Behind-the-scenes with the developers of Spinningfields, St Johns Manchester, New Bailey and King's House.

As part of #MCRLive25, the theme for Manchester Day this year is inspired by the city's great summer of music. Free family fun on Saturday 26th July with pop-up performances and have-a-go activities. All the info via @mancitycouncil.bsky.social >> manchester.gov.uk/manchesterday #ManchesterDay

Rain or shine our City Centre BID and Accommodation BID #CleanTeam is working across the city to support members, retailers and hoteliers. With thanks to our continual flow of business volunteers who work with the team.

OASIS travel updates for this week via @beenetwork.bsky.social Oasis will perform again Wednesday 16th, Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th. Roads between the city centre and North Manchester, and tram services on the Bury line will be v. busy between 4pm – 6pm. Plan Journeys 👉 tfgm.com/transport-se...

SCENE: Manchester's LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival is back this August with a bold first wave of programming, featuring cult classics, iconic creators, musical tributes, and a very special reunion marking 10 years of Russell T Davies’ Cucumber 🎥 🌈

Manchester and Liverpool respond to Metro Mayors’ “Tourist Tax” plan. Business leaders and hospitality associations in the UK’s largest cities have written an open letter to the Treasury and DCMS. Read the open letter here → cityco.com/news/manches...

#MCRLive25🔊 A Summer of Music, Memories and #Manchester Magic * Oasis homecoming concerts * Music for the Senses art trail * Northern Quarter Block Parties * MCR Live 25 Hub & Capri Beach Club www.visitmanchester.com/mcrlive25 @mancitycouncil.bsky.social

CityCo | City Centre BID | Accommodation BID: Please take a few minutes to complete Transport for Greater Manchester's annual Business and Employer Travel Survey.

CityCo | City Centre BID | ABID Members: Next Operational Briefings * ACT Awareness - 28th May * BCRP Briefing - 12th June * City Centre Performance Briefing - 19th June * CityCo POPS Forum - 26th June * PAcT Kits & First Aid for Business - 26th June For enquiries email [email protected]

SCENE is back this summer. Our LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival staged by #Manchester Accommodation BID and the city's hoteliers, in partnership with @ManchesterPride Follow line-up announcements at scenefestival.com 🙏 @DIVAmagazine

#Manchester Flower Festival: Everything You Need To Know Lovely piece in @countryandtown magazine This May Bank Holiday Weekend (23-26 May)🌷 www.countryandtownhouse.com/culture/manchester-flower-festival/

#Manchester City Centre BUSINESSES: We're supporting the #NTSkyGardeningChallenge. Get involved to #GoGreen with the National Trust's urban team. #GreenCity #UrbanGreen #GreeningInnovation

CityCo supports Real Change, Manchester's homelessness charity. Monies are used by Manchester #homelessness organisations and charities who provide people with long-term support on the journey to independent living.

The Manchester Flower Festival goes global for 2025 🌸🌸🌸 23rd-26th May Bank Holiday #Manchester City Centre Read all about it: cityco.com/news/the-man... #MCRFlowerFest

CityCo | City Centre BID | ABID Members: Next Operational Briefings * City Centre Performance Briefing Thursday 24th April * Simpler Recycling Legislation Training Thursday 24th April

CITY CENTRE BID RETAILERS, LEISURE, OFFICES: Join us for your AGM on 1st May. The annual meeting is an opportunity to learn more about the BID's work across Business Support, ESG, Events & PR. Email [email protected] for all the event details.

CITY CENTRE BID RETAILERS, LEISURE, OFFICES: Join us for your AGM on 1st May. The annual meeting is an opportunity to learn more about the BID's work across Business Support, ESG, Events & PR. Email [email protected] for all the event details.

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 #𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 The Head of Finance leads on all CityCo & City Centre BID financial matters. They are responsible for sound financial management to the Chief Exec and to our Boards. More Information: cityco.com/news/were-hi... #ManchesterJobs #FinanceRole #FinanceJob