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RNCM Summer Season 2023
Read our highlights from the RNCM Summer Season, from 50th anniversary celebrations to partnership events with MIF23 and Opera North.
What not to miss
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Manchester International Festival
Manchester is all set to become the world’s stage this summer, and the programme for MIF23 has got us more than a little excited.
from £10.00
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Liverpool Biennial 2023 at Tobacco Warehouse
Liverpool Biennial 2023’s exhibition at Tobacco Warehouse looks at themes of healing, repair and aliveness through the work of six artists.
free entry
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Swinton Sounds
Swinton Sounds is a new, family-friendly weekender that brings free music and entertainment to venues across Swinton in Salford.
free entry
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La Clique at Depot Mayfield
Underbelly’s sensational and internationally acclaimed circus show will pitch its spectacular Spiegeltent on the rooftop of Depot Mayfield.
from £19.50
Darkside at New Century
Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington AKA Darkside bring their dreamy mélange of psychedelia, art rock and electronica to New Century.
from £31.42
Benengeli 2023: The “Epic” in British and Hispanic literature at Instituto Cervantes
Join a panel of esteemed writers for a discussion dedicated to epic narratives in contemporary British and Latin American fiction.
from £7.00
Spotlight on
Things to Do in Liverpool
Our guide to the thriving city of Liverpool, where new creative futures are written against the backdrop of a unique history.
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Where to go
Cumbria
Source
at Gilpin Hotel
at Gilpin Hotel
Source is the in-house Michelin-star restaurant at the stunning Gilpin Hotel in the Lake District.
Manchester
Public
New to Stevenson’s Square, Public is the Northern Quarter’s new local, from the team behind Evelyn’s.
Tobacco Warehouse, Liverpool
Tobacco Warehouse is a Grade II listed building and the world’s largest brick built warehouse comprising 1.5 million square feet.
Salford
GK Gallery
This Chapel Street gallery and tea room hosts 8-12 week long exhibitions giving emerging artists a chance to showcase their work.
Cumbria
Gilpin Lake House
Gilpin Lake House is a stunning Lake District getaway, hosting just 16 guests on 100 acres of private grounds, with its own lake.
Liverpool
Dead Ink Books
Dead Ink Books is an independent bookshop on Smithdown Road in Liverpool, exclusively stocking books from independent publishers.
Chinatown
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana Portland Street
Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza serve up world-famous pizza at multiple UK branches, including this new city centre location on Portland Street.
Manchester
Bags of Flavour
Bags of Flavour is the Northern Quarter’s answer to high end vintage with high quality exclusive garments and accessories.
Culture Guides
Exhibitions
There's no rest for the art lover - this month brings outdoor sculpture, musings on water, political drawings and Liverpool Biennial 2023!
Exhibitions
There's no rest for the art lover - this month brings outdoor sculpture, musings on water, political drawings and Liverpool Biennial 2023!
Music
We look towards a summer filled with quality festivals, from cultural behemoths to grassroots gems.
Families
The sun has finally got his hat on! Enjoy our top picks of family-friendly events and activities, both indoors and outdoors.
Classical Music
Summer's classical music calendar is filling up nicely! Read our top picks of concerts happening in Manchester and the North.
Literature
Books are big this summer, with festival readings, poetry slams, creative writing activities and famous faces all putting in an appearance.
Food and Drink
All signs point toward June being a scorcher of a month, so let’s take a look at all things summery food and drink.
Tours and Activities
From literary activities to brilliant independent shops, keep your minds and homes filled with the good stuff this month.
Theatre
Check out our updated guide for lively theatre festivals, rip-roaring rooftop circus and dreamy outdoor shows.