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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.
Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2022 at Victoria Baths in Manchester
Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair is back, with gorgeous designs and wonderful workshops, set in the glamour of Manchester’s Victoria Baths.
Elizabeth Llewellyn (soprano) & Simon Lepper (piano) at RNCM
Following their award-winning album of songs by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Elizabeth Llewellyn and Simon Lepper perform for RNCM’s 50th celebrations.
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.
Not Just Bollywood at HOME
HOME’s Not Just Bollywood returns with a special focus on films from South India and its four major film industries.
Road at Oldham Coliseum
Offering a powerful game-changing snapshot of Lancashire life during Thatcher’s England in the 80s, Jim Cartwright’s classic is as relevant today as when it was first performed.
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.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Shakespeare North Playhouse
Join Not Too Tame for a riotous version of Shakespeare’s best-known comedy. Happening as part of Shakespeare North Playhouse’s Opening Season.
The Lost Words: Told In Gold at Heaton Park
Discover the beauty in words that are slowly disappearing, in this outdoor theatre production for families at Heaton Park.
The Pumpkin Patch at Tatton Park
Enjoy a pumpkintastic, spooktacular Halloween this year at the Pumpkin Patch at Tatton Park Farm.
Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2022 at Humber Street Gallery and Ferens Gallery, Hull
See the most exciting emerging talent this autumn in Bloomberg Contemporaries 2022 at Humber Street Gallery and Ferens Gallery in Hull.
Culture Guides
Exhibitions
Enjoy these brand new exhibitions (and hide from the late summer downpours) opening this month in Manchester and the North.
Literature
There are plenty of online readings and live launches as Manchester and the North welcomes some great writers with book festival season getting underway, and there are loads of new spoken word nights and open mics to check out…
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 as we head into autumn.
Tours and Activities
Every season change is an excuse to try something new, and when it comes to tours and activities, autumn delivers!
Destination Guides
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