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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
RNCM Opera ‘Dialogues des Carmélites’ at RNCM
A powerful story of faith, bravery and redemption, Poulenc’s ‘Dialogues des Carmélites’ promises to be a highlight of the RNCM’s Autumn season.
The Manchester Project at Christmas at HOME
Experience Manchester at the most wonderful time of the year. Monkeywood Theatre style.
Awake Arise: A Christmas Show for Our Times at The Stoller Hall
Five of the English folk scene’s most inventive artists join together for a collaborative event that celebrates the riches of our winter traditions.
BBC Philharmonic: Gubaidulina/Bruckner at The Bridgewater Hall
Omer Meir Wellber’s first Bridgewater Hall concert as the BBC Philharmonic’s Chief Conductor is set to be a great one, featuring works by Sofia Gubaidulina and Bruckner.
Roots at HOME
Looking for something a little bit different this Christmas? 1927 have got just the ticket.
40 Years | 40 Projects: the work of stephenson STUDIO at Castlefield Gallery
40 Years | 40 Projects: the work of stephenson STUDIO at Castlefield Gallery marks 40 years of the stephenson STUDIO.
Christmas Festivities at Quarry Bank
Christmas at Quarry Bank is welcoming families to search the grounds for reindeer, experience what Christmas would have been like for the Georgian Mill Workers and warm up with some cosy festive treats.
Evergreen at Hatch
Head to Hatch for this ‘Festival of Winter and Christmas’, it’s open now and runs right up until Christmas Eve.
Eat The City – Scranchester Tours
Satisfy your hunger for knowledge as well as lunch with Scranchester’s food tours of the city centre. You may discover a new favourite hidden gem or learn a bit more about the cultural or historical significance of the food you eat all the time.
The Hallé – The Snowman at Bridgewater Hall
It’s basically illegal to not watch The Snowman at Christmas so why not watch it with full orchestral accompaniment of Manchester’s finest, the Hallé?
Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto: Sleeping Beauty at Liverpool Everyman
Well, it wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to see Liverpool’s jukebox-sensational Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto, would it?
Give Handmade this Christmas at Manchester Craft and Design Centre
Reliably festive, MCDC launches a season of Christmas-related events and workshops. It’s also the perfect place to pick up unique handmade gifts.
Lightopia at Heaton Park
This is a brand new, unique event sure to captivate young and old alike. Take a breathtaking journey through six magical, interactive art installations in Manchester’s historic Heaton Park.
Edward Allington : Things Unsaid at the Henry Moore Institute
An artist who believed that we often know more than can be spoken, Edward Allington’s restaging at the Henry Moore Institute offers a poetic response to the complexity of the world.
Alan Davie & David Hockney: Early Works at The Hepworth Wakefield
A major new exhibition at The Hepworth Wakefield brings together the work of two major figures of post-war British painting: Alan Davie and David Hockney.
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Exhibitions
Top of our list of highlights this month, we’re looking forward to the opening of ‘Vivian Suter’ and ‘Theaster Gates: Amalgam’ at Tate Liverpool.
Literature
There’s still some festive fun to be had in bookland and lots of live literature happenings to look forward to after the tree’s been chipped and mulched down to be turned into your new favourite tome.
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
Our expert guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North. Taking in bars, restaurants and everywhere to go to eat, drink and get merry.
Tours and Activities
Get outdoors this winter or retreat into the warmth of a workshop with our December guide of Tours and Activities.
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