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Dianne Bourne

Hacienda Classical announce Castlefield Bowl and Royal Albert Hall shows for 2022 - in 40th anniversary year of Manc superclub

Fresh from its Warehouse Project rave in Manchester at the weekend, Hacienda Classical has confirmed two huge gigs for 2022 - the 40th anniversary year of the iconic city centre superclub.

2022 marks four decades since FAC51 The Hacienda first flung open its doors back in 1982, transforming the run-down central Manchester yacht showroom into what has become one of the most iconic and influential nightclubs in history.

Celebrating forty years of The Hacienda all across 2022, the first Hacienda Classical events to be announced include a return to Castlefield Bowl on Manchester Friday 8 th July 2022 for what has now become the annual homecoming party, sold out year on year and now taking place for a record six times.

READ MORE: Pictures - Manchester raves again as the Hacienda takes over the Warehouse Project

The full Castlefield line up will see Soul II Soul perform live, plus DJ Paulette, Peter Hook and Tom Wainwright perform DJ sets.

Hacienda Classical returned to Castlefield Bowl for 2021 - now it will be back for a 40th anniversary special in 2022 (Dominic Simpson Voodoo_imaging)

Hacienda Classical will also make a much awaited return to London’s Royal Albert Hall on Friday 13 th May 2022, the fifth time at the prestigious venue having sold out our previous four visits.

The Royal Albert Hall show sees Hacienda Classical joined by K Klass live and DJ Paulette.

The Hac, on Whitworth Street, chronicled the emergence of indie to the mid 80s and then redefined club culture as the scene adapted to the emerging dance music sounds of the UK and the US changing the cultural soundtrack.

Hacienda at The Warehouse Project at the weekend (GA-P Studio)

Considered the UK’s cathedral of house music and then epicentre of the “Madchester” scene, The Hacienda continues to inspire generations new and old, producing world class events that remain true to the ethos and integrity that guided the original club.

Tickets for both dates go sale Friday 19 th November 2021 at 9.30AM from Gigs and Tours here.

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