Funkademia brings the heat to Manchester with Get On Down, a funk and soul night that'll have you moving from the minute the bass drops. This is proper feels-good music done right – expect smooth grooves, vintage vibes, and DJs who actually know how to work a dancefloor without resorting to the same tired bangers everyone's heard a thousand times before.
New Century Kitchen in the Northern Quarter is the perfect spot for this kind of thing. The venue's got that sweet spot between intimate and lively, with a proper sound system that does justice to funk's intricate rhythms and punchy brass sections. The Northern Quarter itself is Manchester's creative heart these days – surrounded by independent bars, vintage shops, and galleries, so you can easily make an evening of it.
Getting there's dead easy on foot from Piccadilly or catch the tram to Market Street. Doors open at 6pm, so arriving early means you can grab a drink without battling through crowds and scope out the room. Wear something that makes you feel good – funk nights bring out the threads – and come ready to dance. Tickets range from £15 to £100 depending on what package you fancy, so there's something for every budget.
