The MCR Student Social is back Thursday 25th September

18th Sep 2025

Next up for City Centre BID: The #MCRStudentSocial. Our annual student shopping extravaganza in partnership with Manchester Arndale.

Next Thursday 25th September we will welcome many 1000’s of new freshers and returning students to The University of Manchester, The Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Salford and The Manchester College.

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:

* A Silent Disco and Party Tuk Tuk taking over the Arndale
* Food and Drink Zone on Market Street with Barburrito, Creams, Franco Manca and Popeyes
* Street Pop-Ups from GFF Damian Dance Studio, Papa Johns and Tango
* Party Zone with games, prizes and freebies from Fusion, Hollister, Iolla, King Pins, PureGym, Søstrene Grene and Urban Playground
* Info Zone with giveaways and interactive games from 42nd Street, Central Library, National Football Museum, NatWest and Recycle 4 GM
* An Audio North x The Manc DJ Truck serving up the finest tunes
* Up to 50% off at 130+ shops including JD, Footasylum, AllSaints, Levi’s, Adidas, The North Face, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Space NK, Nike Flying Tiger, Mango, Victoria’s Secret and Barbour
* Up to 50% off food, drink and leisure at Michaels Coffee House, Barburrito, HOP Vietnamese, Popeyes, Archie’s, Immersive Gamebox and King Pins.

Students can pick up the full programme and list of offers on the day (12-7pm) in the Arndale and on Market Street.

With Huge Thanks to the many brands taking part.

Go to manchesterarndale.com/events/mcr-student-social/ for updates and follow @MCRArndale on X, Instagram and TikTok.