Students, Show Us What You’ve Got!

Are you an aspiring artist? Students aged 16 and over are invited to bring the ocean to life on Europe’s largest digital ceiling – the 1,000m² wraparound LED canvas seen by millions each year at Printworks.

One winner will have their work transformed into a breathtaking, immersive art experience, right in the heart of Manchester.

The Competition

This competition invites students to design an original artwork inspired by this year’s theme: “Ocean / Under the Sea”.

From colourful coral gardens and tropical fish to mysterious deep-sea worlds and majestic marine life, students are encouraged to unleash their creativity and dive beneath the waves for inspiration!

Printworks will transform the winning artwork and reimagine it into an animated masterpiece with sound, motion and displayed in epic scale above the venue’s thousands of daily visitors and give one talented student an incredible launchpad for their future careers!

The winning artist will also receive an iPad and Apple Pencil to give budding creatives a powerful new tool to continue developing their artistic talents and future projects beyond the competition! Additionally, second and third place entries will receive vouchers to be used at our venue’s tenants.

Want to enter?

Entries are now open and close at midnight on 20th July. The competition is open to students aged 16 and over currently enrolled in a college, university or art school across the UK.

Simply fill out the form and submit your design here. Further details on how to enter, submission guidelines and full terms and conditions can be found here.

Celebrating World Bee Day

Did you know the 20th May is World Bee Day?

At Printworks, our rooftop is home to 5 beehives, filled with thousands of bees and a queen in each! They work hard each day in our secret garden, pollinating our plants and producing delicious Printworks honey.

Why the bees?

The worker bee is an iconic Manchester symbol of our hard work, cooperation, and unity of our city.

But we also celebrate our Printworks bees and beehives on World Bee Day each year to highlight the critical role of bees in pollination, which supports the reproduction of flowering plants, agricultural crops, and the health of ecosystems – essential for food security and biodiversity.

Our own bee-cosystem was even unveiled by Mancunian legend Bez from the Happy Mondays all the way back in 2012! (photo credit: Dave Thompson/PA Wire)

Experience The Mandolorian and Grogu in IMAX at Printworks

Get ready for an out-of-this-galaxy experience with Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu at VUE with IMAX screenings!

From 22nd May, catch the new movie expanding the story of The Mandalorian into a cinematic event designed for The IMAX Experience® – marking a historic milestone for the franchise being the first Star Wars film to be Filmed For IMAX®!

Shot with IMAX-certified digital cameras, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu features 53 minutes in IMAX’s towering 1.43:1 aspect ratio, exclusively at VUE Printworks in the UK, delivering the largest image area possible for audiences.

And what’s more, you can find VUE-exclusive merchandise available to purchase too – including a themed cup and 2 popcorn buckets!

Book your places here!

Big new flavours at Big Licks

Make a trip to Big Licks this May and try their mouth-watering new menu!

Find all this and so much more:

• “Raising Licks” combo – tenders, texas toast, crinkle-cut fries and their new dunk’n sauce!
• Lemon Pepper wings & tenders
• Spice Bag
• Salt & chili hash browns
• Battered Oreos
• Espresso Milkshake

You can also find super savings with their new saver menu! Get a cheeseburger, or chicken mayo burger, with fries for just £5.95!

See more info here!

Free active sessions with Nuffield Health

During Mental Health Awareness Week this May, join us for a week of connection with free active sessions from Nuffield Health, held right in the heart of Printworks at the Pump Yard.

Find sessions throughout the week, free for all to enjoy at 12:30 to 1pm each day, and perfect for a quick lunch break workout!

See the session times below:

Monday 11th May – BODYBALANCE

Tuesday 12th May – Les Mills CORE

Wednesday 13th May – Vinyasa Yoga

Friday 15th May – Les Mills Pilates

Come along and get active with us this May!

Big Bank Holiday Brunches!

Find plenty of bottomless brunches around Printworks to celebrate both Bank Holidays!

Enjoy a free shot to kickstart your brunch from 1st to 4^th May at Tank & Paddle! Choose from one from their new Spring-themed shots – “Lil’ Strawb” or “Hot Cross Bun“.

Or if you’d prefer bottomless wings over drinks, Walkabout has you covered! For just £12.95 on Sundays, fill up with as many wings as you can handle in 90 minutes, with 3 new flavours available now:

• 🧀 All American BBQ Wild Wing
• 🌶️ Thai-ger Wild Wings
• 🥭 Voodoo Mango Wild Wings

Or you can get your groove on at Boom Battle Bar‘s “Old-School” themed disco brunches from the 2nd May.

Book your spaces now!

See massive movies on the biggest screens at VUE!

VUE has a massive month for movie screenings this May, with screenings of Michael, The Devil Wears Prada 2, and Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu!

Book your tickets here.

ICYMI: Gameface is now open!

Our newest destination Gameface is now open!

Head to Manchester’s most exciting social gaming venue and compete with your friends and family on 10 tech enhanced house party style games with a shared leaderboard for the whole venue, creating friendly competition and a chaotic energy!

Have you got what it takes to be the best? Head to Gameface for some great drinks, good times, and some “friendly” competition!

Book your places here!

Level Up Your Night Out

Big news – Gameface is opening right in the heart of Printworks on April 10th!

Head to Manchester’s newest and most exciting social gaming venue and compete with your friends and family on 10 tech enhanced house party style games with a shared leaderboard for the whole venue, creating friendly competition and a chaotic energy!

You’ll take on up to ten fast-paced party games with teams of up to six people. Some challenges are all about speed, like Button Up and World Slam, while others test your accuracy, memory or teamwork, including Pingedy Pong, Copy Cat and Eye Dropper.

Have you got what it takes to be the best? Head to Gameface for some great drinks, good times, and some “friendly” competition!

Game Face will be the perfect venue for everything from pre-drinks to a full night out and we can’t wait for you to try it.

Book your places here!

Get your game on at Gameface

Our newest destination Gameface opens on Friday 10th April!

Head to Manchester’s most exciting social gaming venue and compete with your friends and family on 10 tech enhanced house party style games with a shared leaderboard for the whole venue, creating friendly competition and a chaotic energy!

Have you got what it takes to be the best? Head to Gameface for some great drinks, good times, and some “friendly” competition!

Book your places here!

Hop into Easter at Printworks

From 1st April, we’ll be displaying an interactive Easter egg trail to follow along Europe’s largest digital ceiling, along with an Easter quiz to hop into on our gaming screen!

See our dazzling display of Easter eggs and playful animals as they spring to life across the ceiling, adding a touch of seasonal magic to your visit.

Can you follow the trail and spot which animals are hopping along the screen? Keep your eyes peeled, test your knowledge in our quiz and enjoy a fun-filled Easter experience for the whole family!

Easter Eggspedition at Treetop Golf

Calling all Eggs-plorers! 10 mysterious eggs have been hidden around Treetop Golf – will you join the Eggs-pedition, solve the mystery and claim a free chocolate prize? Round up your family and friends and get hunting! Available Friday 27th March – Sunday 12th April.

And as an extra treat for your eggspedition – get 2 for £6 on milkshakes all throughout the Easter holidays from 27th March to 19th April! Choose Chocky-Wocky, go for Mango-Go-Go, or steal a slurp of a monkey favourite, Bananarama.

Swing into action by booking here.

Kids eat FREE at Chiquito!

This Easter break, your little Amigos can enjoy a free main, side, drink & dessert with every adult meal purchased at Chiquito!

Available all day, every day from 30th March – 10th April.

From sizzling fajitas to cheesy quesadillas, little appetites deserve big flavours too.

Plan ahead and book your table here.

Egg-citing Easter treats at Big Licks

Make a trip to Big Licks this April for Easter treats, including mini egg crunch cakes and creme egg ice cream!

You can also find super savings with their new saver menu! Get a cheeseburger, or chicken mayo burger, with fries for just £5.99!

See more info here!

Bottomless Bank Holiday Brunches

Find plenty of bottomless brunches around Printworks to celebrate the long weekend in style!

Whether it’s for a boozy bingo brunch at Boom Battle Bar on 2nd April, or hopping over to Tank & Paddle for some extra special Easter cocktails, including Picante Colada and Rhubarb & Custard, the bank holiday weekend at Printworks is a big deal for brunch.

Or further into the month, go bottomless for the Grand National, showing at Walkabout and Tank & Paddle!

Book your spaces now to ensure your spots for the big race!

See super movies and special event screenings at VUE!

VUE has a super selection of movies this April, including the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Michael, and Ready or Not 2: Here I Come! There’s something for everyone to enjoy this April.

VUE will also be screening special live broadcasts for the highly anticipated return concerts from the hit K-Pop band BTS!

With one of the UK’s largest IMAX screens, every film feels like an event, and the luxury recliner seating means you can kick back and relax.

Book your tickets here.

Celebrate at Chiquito with tasty deals

Dine at Chiquito this Mother’s Day (15th March) and get a free glass of fizz with your meal!

And if you’re making a day of it with a trip to VUE,  get 30% off your main course when you show a valid cinema ticket!

Plan ahead and book your table here.

Neurodivergent Celebration Week at Printworks

From 16th to 20th March, we’re celebrating Neurodivergent Celebration Week!

Throughout the week, free Printworks sensory packs will be available daily to collect from VUE cinema, with the packs including ear defenders and sensory friendly gadgets and toys.

Our digital screen will also be displaying northern lights constellations along with calming music to create a sensory-friendly environment for all to enjoy.

VUE will also be showing an autism friendly screening of the latest Pixar movie Hoppers on Sunday 22nd at 10:30am, book your tickets here!

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Irish way

There’s so much to do this St. Patrick’s Day, with O’Neill’s, Wetherspoons, Boom Battle Bar, Tank & Paddle and more with a week full of discounts, live sport and music to bring the Irish celebrations to Printworks!

From 10th to 17th, O’Neill’s will host live music every day, along with offers on their app for discounts on Guinness, cider, and a complimentary “Four Leaf Clover” drink! See more here.

On the 17th March, Wetherspoon has offers on Guinness, Jameson whiskey and and exclusive Wetherspoon’s “Brogue Irish Red” beer.

O’Neill’s and Tank & Paddle will also be broadcasting Cheltenham races from 10th to 14th, book your tables now!

You can see even more of our St. Patrick’s Day offers and events here!

Family fun at Treetop Golf

Treetop Golf is the perfect spot for fun for all the family. Just because it’s Mother’s Day doesn’t mean you have to let mum win! Bring your mums, grans, aunts for an adventure like no other!

After your game, the fun doesn’t stop there! Grab a tropical cocktail, a coffee, or a bite to eat at the Jungle Cabana. From handmade pizzas to sweet treats, there’s something for every taste.

And don’t forget to take a free photo at their photobooth to make memories for Mother’s Day!

Swing into action here.

See the most anticipated movies of the month at VUE

VUE has an exciting month of blockbuster screenings in March, including the highly anticipated Project Hail Mary, the newest Pixar movie Hoppers, and Scream 7.

With one of the UK’s largest IMAX screens, every blockbuster feels massive, and the luxury recliner seating means you can kick back and relax.

Book your tickets here.

The Heart of Irish Fun at Printworks

From 10th – 17th March, O’Neill’s invites you to an authentic St. Patrick’s Day celebration with live music every day, and plenty of unbeatable deals!

Using the O’Neill’s app, you can grab yourself a £3 pint of Guinness, £3 pint of Magners, 4 baby Guinness for £9.50, and even a free “Four Leaf Clover” drink!

During the week you’ll also find live sports broadcasts, including the Cheltenham Festival and Six Nations.

And on the 17th, it’s the big one, the St. Patrick’s Day Party – the biggest party of the year!

Book your table today and don’t miss out. For more info, visit here.

St. Pat’s Bottomless Brunch at Tank & Paddle

Kick off your St. Patrick’s Day fun at Tank & Paddle with two hours of bottomless drinks and a mouthwatering meal. Try out their exclusive Irish-themed seasonal sips to really get in the Irish spirit, with Baby Velvet shots, Midnight in Dublin cocktails and more!

Whether you’re cheering on the Six Nations, placing your bets at Cheltenham, or just soaking up the Irish atmosphere, Tank & Paddle has the craic, the pints, and the good times waiting for you.

Don’t miss out – book your spot now! Find out more here.

Bingo, Brunch and More at Boom Battle Bar!

Say Sláinte With Drinks, DJs and Sports at Walkabout

Enjoy Guinness & Whiskey deals with Wetherspoon

The Seven Stars (Wetherspoon) will be celebrating St Patrick’s Day with a special offer on a range of drinks.

Customers can enjoy a range of drinks to get into the Irish spirit, with pints of Guinness for just £3.49, single measure Jameson Irish whiskies and a mixer for £3.49, and Baby Guinness shots for £3.99.

The pub will also be serving a beer brewed exclusively for Wetherspoon, Brogue Irish Red, brewed by Rye River Brewing Co, will be available for only £1.99 a pint!

See more here.