Patti Smith 'Horses' (50th Anniversary Edition) album listening session in the dark - Thursday 13 November 2025 9:15PM @ Cultplex, Manchester

Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered

Immerse yourself in a rock 'n' roll classic at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark, featuring 4 previously unreleased tracks included on the new 50th anniversary edition. Hear this immense record played loud in uncompressed audio on our Cultplex's powerful sound system. No distractions; just you and the music. 

"This sounds great” — Rick Rubin
"A fabulous idea" — Jay Kay, Jamiroquai
"The optimal way to listen to an album" — Max Richter
"This might just be my favourite new thing to do" — Nihal, BBC Radio 5 Live

Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness.

We do not issue tickets; your name will be on the guestlist on the night. Please note that we only offer a 24-hour grace period for ticket refunds.

As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out, Metro and Newsweek.

Album duration: 58 minutes

Venue address: Cultplex, 50 Red Bank, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M4 4HF