Pulp Take Over Manchester Pub for Exclusive Britpop Pop-Up Weekend

Britpop royalty is taking over Manchester in the most classic British way possible. Ahead of their massive UK headline show at Wythenshawe Park on Friday, iconic rock group Pulp announced they are transforming a local watering hole into their very own temporary pop-up pub. The Sheffield music legends confirmed they will be taking over the Rat & Pigeon in central Manchester for an action-packed weekend celebration designed specifically for their devoted fanbase. The takeover offers concertgoers an immersive deep-dive into the band's history alongside cold drinks and live music.

The band is moving into the Rat & Pigeon venue to give fans a rare look inside their private archives. The entire interior of the pub will be decorated with authentic paraphernalia and historic artifacts sourced directly from Pulp's personal collection. Patrons won't just be looking at band history hanging on the walls. The pub’s jukebox has been individually programmed by lead singer Jarvis Cocker, ensuring a custom playlist for anyone stopping by for a pint. In addition to the curated tracks, the venue will host a series of live musical acts performing throughout the takeover.

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The weekend event kicks off on Friday from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m., giving crowd-goers the ideal pre-game hangout before heading over to Wythenshawe Park for the night's headline performance. On Saturday, the venue will open its doors from noon until late, before wrapping up Sunday afternoon with a final session running from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors hitting up the pub will get access to exclusive, limited-edition merchandise, on-site competitions, and test pressings of the group’s upcoming album release, titled *Live!*. Cocker hyped up the weekend event online, asking fans if they were ready to revitalise their social lives and get "drunk on possibility" while enjoying great tunes coming out of the jukebox.