Big Band Brunch - Christmas Special
Big Band Brunch - Christmas Special
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Saturday 12th December 2026
Doors: 1pm / Gig: 2-4pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £7 per person
Entrance-Side Table/Standing: £5 per person
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
Tickets are available via Skiddle; tables are automatically allocated for those with seated tickets.
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/42727049
Get into the festive spirit with a spectacular Christmas special from DG Kollective - an 18-piece big band bringing soaring brass, sleek saxes and a powerhouse rhythm section to the stage.
For this special festive performance, expect a sparkling selection of much-loved Christmas songs, given the full DG Kollective treatment. Think big brass, swinging rhythms, lush arrangements and plenty of festive feel-good energy - alongside the band's signature mix of jazz, swing, funk, Latin, pop and iconic music from film and TV.
From Christmas classics you know and love to instantly recognisable themes and contemporary favourites, every song is transformed with the scale, groove and drama that only a big band can deliver. Expect plenty of musical surprises along the way, with the band's regular repertoire adding a stylish, cinematic edge to the festive proceedings.
Drawing inspiration from legendary composers and arrangers including Henry Mancini, Lalo Schifrin, Keith Mansfield, Syd Dale, Ronnie Hazlehurst and Laurie Johnson, DG Kollective brings a unique blend of nostalgia, sophistication and infectious energy to every performance.
So gather your friends, settle in for brunch and let the band provide the soundtrack to your Christmas season. Big-band Christmas classics, swinging favourites, iconic themes and seriously good live music - all wrapped up into one very special festive afternoon.
Polished, playful and full of Christmas cheer, this is Christmas music with a difference - big, bold and undeniably cool.
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Tickets are available in three areas of the venue:
VIP Stage-Side Seating – our best view of the stage – £12 per paying adult
Entrance-Side Seating – restricted view of the stage – £7 per paying adult
Standing – in the bar area – £5 per paying adult
Within each ticket area, you can choose from the following options:
1 Adult
1 Adult + 1 Child
1 Adult + 2 Children
Children (under-18’s) can attend free of charge but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Each paying adult may bring a maximum of two free children.
During the checkout process, you'll be asked what food you'd like to order. This is not a pre-order – it's simply to give our kitchen a heads-up and help minimise waiting times on the day. You'll still need to place your food order at the bar when you arrive.
For dietary or access requirements, or if you have any questions, please call the venue on 0161 273 5495.
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Brunch Pizza Menu
Margherita (v) - £8.50
Mozzarella, M&P's signature tomato sauceVeggie Brunch Pizza (v) - £9.00
Mushrooms, spinach, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, mozzarella, M&P's signature tomato sauceVegan Brunch Pizza (ve) - £9.00
Mushrooms, spinach, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, M&P's signature tomato sauceMeaty Brunch Pizza - £9.50
Sausage, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, mozzarella, M&P's signature tomato sauceHash Browns (bowl of 5) - £5.00
The classic brunch side dish, served with ketchup
Dan Burnett
Dan Burnett
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Saturday 12th December 2026
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5-6pm
Happy Hour: 5-6pm
Free Entry
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!
Dan Burnett is a singer, songwriter, and freelance multi-instrumentalist musician based in the UK. With influences stemming from the soul, acoustic, and blues genres, Dan’s songs will take you on emotional journeys about life, love, and heartbreak.
Playing regularly throughout the year, Dan is also a library music composer for film and TV. He has co-written and recorded music which featured on ‘Stolen’ (Nicolas Cage), and ‘Supernatural’ (USA TV series), among many others. Since 2014, Dan has been an international endorser of Kawai Pianos.
Expect to hear Dan's favourites from his musical upbringing in Soul, Blues and Funk. On top of this, you’ll get to hear some of Dan’s absolutely mesmerising original material which we at M&P’s are in love with.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!
Cuba Vida Salsa Band
Cuba Vida Salsa Band
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Saturday 12th December 2026
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 7-8:45pm
Happy Hour: 5-6pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£5pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
We may be in Manchester, but the moment the Cuba Vida Salsa Band hits our little stage, you’ll think you’ve been whisked away to Havana. With every beat, this band brings the irresistible warmth and vibrancy of Latin music right to any audience lucky enough to catch them live.
This wonderful ensemble blends the sultry grooves of Salsa with the rich flavours of Latin Jazz, Funk, Reggaeton, and more. Expect vibes perfect whether you’re tearing up the dance floor or simply soaking up the atmosphere with a drink in hand.
As well as being masterful musicians, this group are born entertainers, telling stories that make you feel as if you’re sipping a pina colada in a seaside club. From timeless Cuban classics to fresh Latin hits and captivating original songs, every performance bursts with pure energy and passion.
Dust off your dancing shoes, loosen your hips, and get ready for a night where Manchester meets the magic of the Caribbean!
Alligator Gumbo
Alligator Gumbo
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Saturday 12th December 2026
Gig: 10pm-12:30am
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)*
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Alligator Gumbo are a 7 piece New Orleans jazz band from Leeds, who have been playing together since 2011. Having played extensively around the country, and often packed out Matt & Phred’s, we can’t wait to see them again.
A gig with Alligator Gumbo sees jazz from the hey-day of the New Orleans swing/jazz era, when music was raw and largely improvised with melodies and solos happening simultaneously which has now become defined as the 'New Orleans' sound.
As well as the band’s unique and fast-tempo treatment of the classic tunes, Alligator Gumbo take this distinctive style and apply it to their arrangements of more modern and popular songs which everyone will recognise and happily head to the dance floor upon hearing.
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Please note that on Friday/Saturday nights, there is a dance floor in between the VIP tables and the stage, so you may have people dancing in front of you (you can’t blame them!)