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Unmissable things to do in Manchester and the North
Discover acclaimed music and stand-out exhibitions, groundbreaking theatre, family, cinema and literary events in Manchester and throughout the North.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane at The Lowry
Prepare to be transfixed in this dark, magical tale of a forgotten childhood live on stage at The Lowry this winter.
RNCM Opera: Die Fledermaus at RNCM
RNCM Opera present Strauss’ Die Fledermaus, a rip-roaring comedy filled with deceit, betrayal, and champagne. Lots of champagne.
Althea McNish: Colour is Mine at The Whitworth
Explore the life and work of Althea McNish, one of the most influential textile designers, in the major, touring retrospective ‘Althea McNish: Colour is Mine’ at The Whitworth.
Turner Prize 2022 at Tate Liverpool
This year, Tate Liverpool will have the pleasure of hosting what is possibly the most important event in contemporary art in the UK – the Turner Prize.
Brains in a Dish at Cooper Gallery and Glass Works Digital Space, Barnsley
Visit ‘Brains in a Dish’, an immersive installation of sculptures and digital media visualising the processes involved in studying the causes of dementia, raising awareness of the condition and the powerful technologies used in dementia research.
Jadé Fadojutimi: Can we see the colour green because we have a name for it? at The Hepworth Wakefield
This September, The Hepworth Wakefield is giving audiences the opportunity to experience the wonderfully colourful world of Jadé Fadojutimi.
British Pop Archive at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library
Come along to experience the energy and nostalgia of The British Pop Archive – an exhibition that gathers records, artefacts and memorabilia of UK popular culture from the post-war period to the present day.
Turn It Up: The Power of Music at the Science and Industry Museum
Prepare to get hands-on, with your ears and hearts open, at a new major exhibition exploring the science of music’s mysterious hold over us and how it drives us to create, perform, feel and share.
Dandy Style at Manchester Art Gallery
Set in the brand new dedicated Fashion Gallery, ‘Dandy Style’ celebrates all the is most elegant, dramatic and fascinating in menswear.
Free Your Mind at Factory International
Directed by Danny Boyle, Free Your Mind is a Matrix-themed large-scale performance spectacular and the first production at Manchester’s newest landmark arts venue.
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Exhibitions
Pause in the hustle and bustle of festive prep to take in some inspiration from this month’s top exhibitions.
Literature
There are spooky stories, Christmas crime thrillers and plenty of books for stocking fillers as December unfolds and Manchester and the wider North region switches on the live literature lights.
Classical Music in Manchester and the North
We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester and the north.
Food and Drink
Explore the best restaurants and bars in Manchester and the North for autumn.
Tours and Activities
We’re deep into Autumn now but don’t let that stop you from finding a new tour or activity to get stuck into.
Destination Guides
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