Bury Market's new £33m food and events space, Casewells flexi-hall, will open on Thursday, November 26, with four days of music and sport.
The venue will offer shoppers a space to eat, drink and watch performances, ultimately boasting 12 food and retail units along with a central bar and stage. The building's name refers to the first shop in the town said to have sold black pudding.
Opening weekend line-up
Seven musicians are set to take to the stage during the opening celebrations. Billy Bibby, a founding member of Welsh indie rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen, will play on the Thursday evening. Queen tribute act Queen Alive and Oasis tribute Stella Supernova are also scheduled to perform.
Following the music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, the venue will turn to football on Sunday, November 29, with matches including Everton v Liverpool and Arsenal v Manchester United.
First traders revealed
Casewells has teased the first of the traders moving into the space, with venue management promising 'delicious food', 'indulgent treats' and 'exciting new flavours' in a social media post.
Fratelli Della Pizza, Habib's Shawarma and Quiero Tacos have been revealed as traders at the venue. New York style pizza joint Fratelli currently has a restaurant at The Met, in Bury, while Quiero Tacos serves halal Mexican food at its stalls in Manchester and Wigan. Lebanese eatery Habib's currently operates in Norwich Market, in Cheshire, but is set to expand into Bury, Manchester and Leyland, Lancashire over the coming months.
