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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 the North.
Our top picks
The Hallé – Beyond The Score: Beethoven’s Fateful Blows at The Bridgewater Hall
Part of the Hallé’s Beethoven 250 celebrations, Beyond the Score® offers a breathtaking multimedia experience of Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony.
Little Wimmin at HOME
Louisa May Alcott’s revered 19th-century classic is sent spinning off-kilter by experimental performance company, Figs in Wigs.
Rockets and Blue Lights at the Royal Exchange
Staged in a former cotton exchange, Rockets and Blue Lights is an award-winning play that confronts an ugly time in history head-on.
The Runaway Brewery Tour & Tasting
One of Manchester’s up and coming breweries welcome you into their space to learn about the beer making process and, of course, sample the end products.
Victoria Baths Guided Tour
Victoria Baths Tours are back again after a winter break. Uncover the history of one of Manchester’s iconic treasures through the stories of bathers who once flocked there.
BBC Philharmonic: Strauss/Mozart/Wagner at The Bridgewater Hall
Three iconic works by three iconic composers will be performed by the BBC Philharmonic under the baton of acclaimed German conductor, Moritz Gnann.
Aerial Festival
Aerial is a new festival of contemporary music, literature and performance, taking place in and around the Lake District town of Ambleside.
Phoebe Davies: Points of Rupture at Site Gallery in Sheffield
For her first solo exhibition, Welsh artist Phoebe Davies presents a new body of work inspired by her time spent with a group of teenage female wrestlers training in a local club on the outskirts of Oslo.
The Nightingale’s Song
Families can enjoy unique storytelling in Sefton this month as The Nightingale’s Song showcases state of the art video projection in a stunning celebration of the Sefton coastline.
Back To The Future The Musical at Manchester Opera House
Turn your flux capacitor on and set your destination to the Manchester Opera House in the year 2020. Your future depends on it.
People Play by Alice Irwin at The Piece Hall in Halifax
Artist Alice Irwin’s Matisse-esque friendly giants at The Piece Hall in Halifax embody an enchanting spirit of play, early innocence and imagination. Yet, they also have a more serious side to them.
Emii Alrai: The High Dam at The Tetley in Leeds
Combining demon lures and invented artefacts, ancient mythology and family lore, The High Dam at The Tetley in Leeds is the latest new work by upcoming artist Emii Alrai.
¡Viva! Spanish & Latin American Festival at HOME
¡Viva! returns with a HOME-wide celebration of film, theatre and visual art from across Spain and Latin America.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea and the Adventures of Mog the Forgetful Cat at Z-arts
In this immersive exhibition, children can let their imaginations go wild as they take centre stage alongside some of their favourite characters from beloved children’s author, Judith Kerr.
Insane Animals at HOME
Cult cabaret duo Bourgeois and Maurice bring the world-premiere of their time-travelling musical comedy to Manchester.
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Exhibitions
Art and women’s wrestling, Ancient Akkadian gravesites and invented artefacts – check out this month’s pick of exhibitions from across the north.
Literature
From Helen Fielding to Hilary Mantel, the literati hard-hitters are in town as Manchester Literature Festival and UNESCO City of Literature turn up the gas.
Classical Music in Manchester and the North
We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester.
Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
It’s time to find the best restaurants for the weeks ahead. Here’s our guide to the best Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
Tours and Activities
Expect thrills, informative discussion, politically charged tours and wobbly towns in this month’s guide of Tours and Activities.
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