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Summer Factory at Aviva Studios
Head into the city for a dreamy summer of live events (many completely free) all by the riverside at Aviva Studios.
free entry
What not to miss
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Sweet Dreams at Aviva Studios
Multi-sensory and surreal, Sweet Dreams is a brand-new storytelling experience that takes audiences on a journey through food, appetite and desire.
from £7.50
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NightGarden Festival
“You stumble down a garden path past city fringes and looming industrial structures. Are you lost? No! You’ve only just arrived”.
from £15.00
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The 13-Storey Treehouse at the Manchester Opera House
Get ready for a terrific treehouse adventure to keep the kids entertained this summer.
from £15.00
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Brass Art: rock, quiver and bend at HOME
HOME presents ‘rock, quiver and bend’ from the artist trio Brass Art, exploring the way light transforms materials.
free entry
Bat Walk at Temple Newsam
Meet the cutest flying residents of Temple Newsam, with a guided Bat Walk led by an expert guide.
from £10.00
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Refract 24 at Waterside
Back for 2024, Trafford’s flagship arts festival returns to Waterside for six days of experiential performance and cultural delight.
Spotlight on
Fringe Theatre in Manchester and the North
Check out our top picks of shows previewing in the North West before heading to Edinburgh Fringe Festival later in the summer.
Take me thereDestinations
Seasonal Guides
Where to go
Liverpool
The Thermae Spa
at The Municipal Hotel
at The Municipal Hotel
The Thermae Spa delivers an exceptional pampering experience at Liverpool’s luxurious Municipal Hotel.
City Centre
Seaforth Restaurant
at The Municipal Hotel
at The Municipal Hotel
High-end British dishes courtesy of head chef Andre Chef at this stunning Liverpool venue.
Leeds
Waterstones Leeds
Standing proudly on the busy shopping hub of Albion Street, Waterstones Leeds is a bookshop that also hosts a variety of events
Manchester
The Drop Chorlton
Popular Caribbean restaurant in the heart of Chorlton.
Manchester
Factory Square
Factory Square is a huge beer garden, on the banks of the River Irwell, with top-quality drinks and street food selections.
Manchester
Sampa
at Calcio
at Calcio
Welcoming Northern Quarter venue, currently home to wonderful Brazilian food concept, Sampa.
Manchester
Fenix
Modern Greek Mediterranean cuisine from the team behind Tattu.
Manchester
Caravan Restaurant & Roastery
New Zealand-inspired food and drinks, plus a dedicated coffee roastery at this high-profile new restaurant, opening in August.
Culture Guides
Theatre in Manchester and the North
Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
Gearing up for a sunny July? Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North
Make bread, throw axes, learn costume design and drink beer like you've never done before in this month's Tours and activities guide.
Music in Manchester and the North
All-dayers make a strong showing in our latest music picks, from dance music marathons to vibrant showcases of South Asian artistry.
Family things to do in Manchester and the North
School year, complete! And as we say goodbye to what seems like a rather long summer term, we can look forward to the summer holidays, with lots of exciting activities...
Cinema in Manchester and the North
This month we look at Indie Horror Summer, outdoor movies, and a brand new film festival in Sheffield.
Theatre in Manchester and the North
Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
Literature Events in Manchester and the North
In between working out, then working through, your holiday reading pile this summer, find inspiration for your next bookish acquisitions from our selection of live events and exhibitions.
Exhibitions in Manchester and the North
Virginia Woolf and lasers, environmental recovery through wildness and thoughts on motherhood - all this and more in our exhibition top picks!
Classical Music in Manchester and the North
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.