Hello Manchester Crew,
As we emerge from the haze of Christmas and New Year, the close of silly season can be a sombre time. But here at lab.club we don’t believe your Dry January or commitment to being more frugal needs to stop you dancing!
From Hardcore to Minimal, Friday has a multi-genre selection for whatever your January tiple is. Goosey is one to watch in 2026, off the back of a hugely successful year where he’s had support from Jamie Jones, The Martinez Brothers, Michael Bibi and Marco Carola.
Saturday brings us HØL lead by Alpha Tracks, this one goes from 12pm - 5am across two separate venues showcasing Techno and Trance. If you treat January as any other month, this is your big none-stop rave selection.
For those wanting something a little gentler, a selection of free parties on Saturday might be more you’re style - Ramona and renae both offer a bar/dining vibe with a backdrop of incredible tunes.
Until next week party people.
Tom (japanese.knotweed)
Manchester Raves This Week
Friday
Princess Elf Bar curates Mega Birthday @ The DBA (Trance/Hardcore)
vibe: queer-friendly, club-carnage raising money for Gaza
Zuri @ Soup (House/Minimal)
vibe: A selection of Manchester resident DJs spin the finest selections
Fxcking bout with Friends @ The Bag Factory (Bass/Jungle)
vibe: Multi-genre bass music - anything goes - delivered on a heavy sound-system
Goosey @ Joshua Brookes (Tech House)
vibe: 2025 was a big year for Goosey, releasing on Hot Creations & Kaluki and earning a main room set at Ibiza’s UNVRS
Krioso & Taste This @ Piccadilly Central (House/Garage)
vibe: A solid choice if House and Garage are your tiple
Saturday
Alpha Tracks (HØL) @ The DBA (Trance/Techno)
vibe: queer-friendly, day-party with a big community spirit.
HØL All Night Long @ 1520 Studios (Trance/Techno)
vibe: For those where a day-party isn’t quite long enough!
Cool'N Fun'N Nice @ Ramona (House) [FREE]
vibe: Great Pizza, Even better Margs topped with House selections
Kim Lana @ renae (House/Acid) [FREE]
vibe: Todmorden’s Kim showcases the finest House vinyl’s
Leviation @ Soup (Techno) [FREE]
vibe: No frills techno night, if you want techno - go here.
Sunday
Beatnix Soul @ renae (Disco/Funk & Soul)
vibe: 60’s / 70’s Floor Fillers.
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