MCR Student Social Returns: Annual City Centre BID Event

24th Sep 2024

CityCo and Manchester City Centre BID work in partnership with Manchester Arndale every year to stage the city’s biggest shopping event: MCR Student Social.

With thanks to the many retailers and leisure venues taking part.

Greater Manchester’s 100,000+ students are in for (lots) of treats.

The annual MCR Student Social is an epic day of unbeatable offers, live entertainment, competitions, games and more.

It’s the ultimate chance for new and returning students to grab amazing deals and experience the best of the city centre.

Manchester City Centre BID has partnered on event with Manchester Arndale for over 10 years.

On Thursday 26th September, discounts of up to 40% will be available in top retailers across Manchester Arndale and BID district including Nike, Space NK, Footlocker, Levi’s, & Other Stories, END., River Island, JD Sports, Superdry, Origin Kicks, Schuh, The North Face, Victoria’s Secret, Urban Outfitters and more.

For those hungry for more, savour up to 50% off at food and drink hotspots including Urban Playground, Döner Shack, Immersive Gamebox, Archie’s, Krispy Kreme, Pizza Hut, and Barburrito.

Bringing the campus party to the streets, students can expect entertainment including live music, competitions, and engaging games. Highlights include a Giant Fruit Machine, Lushious Libre, and Banksy’s Mam inside Manchester Arndale.

On Market Street, eyes open for the Giant Greggs bus and free sampling by Franco Manca, Rola Wala and Sides. Plus giveaways, crafts, and promos by Pure Gym, Metrobank, Three, Museum of Illusions, IOLLA, King Pins, HOP Vietnamese, In Our Nature with Hazaar, Mint Velvet, GFF Damien Dance, Søstrene Grene and Museum of Science Industry.

And pop-ups by SCENE, Beyond the Music, and Halloween in the City festivals.

We will also be joined by The Manc DJ Truck.

Follow all the fun @ManchesterArndale #MCRStudentSocial