Red Bull Unlocked: Event series celebrating nightlife to launch in Manchester

A selection of both established and emerging DJ talents local to Manchester, as well as bars, clubs, mixologists and more, will help to launch the global party series, 'Red Bull Unlocked' later this month

Date published: 3rd Feb 2022

A brand new event series celebrating nightlife and hospitality in major cities around the world is set to launch in England's Northern capital, Manchester this month.

Taking place on Saturday 26th February, the first 'Red Bull Unlocked' experience, the name given to the run of worldwide parties by its Austrian creators, energy drink giants, Red Bull, will show off Manchester's thriving nightlife scene, bringing a diverse mix of the city's best electronic talents together under one roof for a unique night of live performances.

Located within a stunning Grade II listed building, Manchester's iconic Victoria Baths, the Red Bull showcase will offer its guests a sample of Manchester’s buzzing 'going-out' culture, with collaborations coming from some of the city's finest DJs, clubs, mixologists, bars, and everything in between. Those partnering with Red Bull to make sure the Unlocked series gets the opening it deserves include food, drink and entertainment vendors, Dusk Til Pawn, El Capo, Escape to Freight Island, Junior Jackson’s, Twenty Twenty Two, as well as club venues XLR and Yes.

The venues one-thousand capacity swimming pool and Turkish Baths will be transformed into a captivating rave complex boasting eight rooms, each presenting a long list of esteemed local acts including world-renowned artists and exciting new names. 

Set to provide a second-to-none soundtrack in nightspots across Manchester are the likes of Afrodeutsche, the formidable genre-blending dance producer who's recently been heard hosting 'The Peoples Party' on the BBC's 6 Music radio show, Hacienda regular A Guy Called Gerald, Annabel Fraser, Manchester legend DJ Paulette, Gina Breeze, Luke Una, Meat Free party starters Blasha & Allatt, Preacher and groove-enthusiast Mr Scruff, to name a few. 

Sound like a bit of you? Get your hands on tickets to what will surely be one of Manchester's biggest and most unforgettable nightlife experiences in 2022, towards the bottom of the page.

Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.