Event Dates
From: Awaiting dates
To: Awaiting dates
Darkcell is Manchester’s strict Fetish Dress Code party for gay and genderfluid party people
Darkcell Manchester 2023
Darkcell is Manchester’s strict Fetish Dress Code party for gay and genderfluid party people. The pop-up party takes place during annual festivals and leather and fetish weekends.
- Stay close to the Club and Manchester’s gay village at the Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre rated “Fabulous” by guests, just steps from the club with spacious rooms, great views and delicious breakfast options.
The Party
- Dance, sweat and play at Manchester’s home for fetish fun, Darkcell.
- Join the hottest guys in rubber, latex, leather, skinhead gear and more. If you love all things fetish, this is the party for you!
- Enjoy the best beats by Ross Homson in the dark underground of Sub101.
- Playspace available. Darkcell is an adult event, and advance tickets with members rules apply.
- The party runs from 11 pm until 4 am.
The Venue
- Sub101 Manchester is the basement club at Cruz 101, on Princess Street, Manchester’s longest-running and most popular gay club.
- The club hosts some of Manchester’s best-loved House & Alt. Queer events, including the legendary AFTERSHOCK and infamous Cha Cha Boudoir.
Hotels close to the gay village on Canal Street fill up fast, so book in advance
Here is our top selection of hotels, close to the center of town & the gay bars,
Hotel Gotham, ABode Manchester, Velvet Hotel, Motel One Manchester
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Radisson Blau This 5 star hotel is
only a 10 minute walk to the Gay Village
For further information and advice on
Darkcell Manchester Facebook
Most of the gay bars are on canal street and are within easy walking dissidence from each other
Book with confidence. Get the best Prices from our partner Booking.com
We have chosen hotels in Manchester that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Located in the centre of Manchester, Hotel Gotham is a 3-minute walk from Manchester Arndale Shopping Centre. It offers a rooftop terrace and free WiFi. Serviced by a lift, all rooms and suites are air-conditioned and feature a telephone, a flat-screen TV, coffee and tea facilities. The bathroom offers free toiletries, slippers and a bath or shower & bathrobes
Boasting stunning rooms with contemporary décor, Velvet Hotel is on central Manchester’s vibrant Canal Street and a 5-minute walk from Piccadilly Rail Station. All rooms enjoy elegant furnishings and a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. The modern bathrooms are equipped with steam-free mirrors and luxury toiletries. A fully-stocked minibar and hospitality tray.
In the heart of the city, ABode Manchester is a splendid 19th-century building with free Wi-Fi access. Piccadilly Rail Station is 3 minutes’ walk away. ABode Manchester’s double-glazed rooms offer monsoon showers and luxury toiletries. Guests can also enjoy an LCD TV, and free internet.
Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly is located a 5-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly train station, offering a central-city location, free WiFi and use of on-site bar One Lounge. The hotel offers rooms with an en-suite shower, flat-screen TV and a portable desk. The lounge and bar area serves a buffet breakfast.
An area-by-area guide to the best of the city
Manchester has a rich and vibrant LGBTQ+ community and history. The city is known for being inclusive and welcoming to people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Staying in the city center puts you close to many of Manchester’s attractions, shopping districts, restaurants, & nightlife.
This modern business & entertainment district offers upscale accommodations, trendy restaurants, & close to attractions.