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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.
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The Hallé Winter Season 2020/21
The Hallé returns to the stage for a streamed Winter Season packed with world premieres, Manchester originals, the familiar and the new.
The Long Goodbye – livestream edition
This one-off live digital performance by Riz Ahmed, which uses binaural sound, has been specially developed for audiences to experience from home.
Give Handmade this Christmas –Online with Manchester Craft & Design Centre
Now more than ever is the time to keep your Christmas shopping as local and handmade as possible. And Give Handmade makes this easy.
Poetry and Everyday Sexism with Kim Moore
Following two sell-out events in 2020, poet Kim Moore invites you to join her again for an experimental, audience-directed, choose-your-own-adventure event using live polls to help navigate through the online reading of her PhD thesis text.
Aliza Nisenbaum at Tate Liverpool
International portrait artist Aliza Nisenbaum will present a new painting at Tate Liverpool this winter, depicting members of the city’s key workers.
Psappha 2020/21 Concert Season
Psappha’s 2020–21 season explores the sharpest and smartest sounds in contemporary classical music, presented in concert and streamed online for free.
DaDaFest International 2020: Translations – online
With a vibrant showcase featuring 14 brand-new works by D/deaf and disabled artists, DaDaFest International 2020 goes online for its first-ever digital festival.
The Stars Above Us at The Reader
The Stars Above Us sees literature and reading organisation The Reader showcase some of the most exciting writers from the North West (and beyond).
Grimmfest Christmas Horror Nights
Grimmfest have sorted the seasonal cheer and merriment this December with two evenings stuffed with wintery horror for you to enjoy from home.
Complete Works: Table Top Shakespeare: At Home
Forced Entertainment perform the complete works of Shakespeare on a tabletop using familiar household condiments and objects.
Café Writers with Sarah L Dixon and Tom Sastry
Head to Norwich, virtually of course, and join the monthly Café Writers gathering as they welcome the Quiet Compere Sarah L Dixon and Seamus Heaney Prize-shortlisted Tom Sastry to their poetry Zoom room.
Advent Plays with Oldham Coliseum
Be part of a theatrical countdown to Christmas with Oldham Coliseum – enjoy a new short festive play every day until Christmas Eve.
The Everyman Christmas Cabaret at Liverpool Everyman
Bringing the glitz and glamour of an underground cabaret bar, Liverpool brings music, laughter and sparkle to theatre-lovers after such a difficult year for the industry.
All I Want for Christmas with the Royal Exchange
Until theatre-lovers are able to experience the magic of the Royal Exchange again – the theatre have put together a wonderful Christmas project inspired by places and people in Greater Manchester.
The Gruffalo – Broadcast Live
The Lowry presents their new theatre production of The Gruffalo – broadcast live for you to watch with your little ones from home.
Culture Guides
Cinema in Manchester and the North
Our guide to cinema in December features artist film, seasonal streaming and plenty of new releases.
Exhibitions
Galleries may be closed once again, for now, but there’s plenty of new exhibitions on the horizon to forward to.
Literature
From virtual spoken word slams and online book launches to a Makar to Makar seasonal special and a festive poetry church service, there’s plenty to raise a glass of mulled wine or hot Vimto to right now.
Classical Music in Manchester and the North
We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester and the north.
Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
For the November guide, we’re looking at the best delivery options in Manchester, whether it’s for alcohol or food.
Online events
Discover the best things to do online from the organisations we love in Manchester and the North.
Tours and Activities
Embrace your creative side or find out what local activists have been up to this year in this month’s guide of Tours and Activities.
Destination Guides
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