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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
Jerry Springer – The Opera at Hope Mill Theatre
Not for the faint-hearted or easily offended, expect chaos and debauchery to ensue in this smash hit musical based on the infamous talk show. On now.
The Hallé 2019-20 Season
From a brilliant range of symphonies, concertos, vocal works, operas and more, we select our five top picks from the Hallé’s 2019-20 season.
Future Cities: Technopolis & Everyday Life at Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art
How is the Digital Revolution affecting the future of our cities? A new season of exhibitions and events at CFCCA explores.
Power UP Late at the Science and Industry Museum
With hundreds of consoles and games from the past 40 years, get your game face on at one of the adult-only Power UP sessions.
Summer Holidays at Quarry Bank
Avoid those cries of boredom. For fun during the summer holidays, head to Quarry Bank for a jam-packed day-out inspired by the great outdoors.
BBC Philharmonic: Prokofiev/Coates/Walton at The Bridgewater Hall
Opening the BBC Philharmonic’s 2019-20 season, conductor John Wilson pairs light with darkness, sugar with spice, in an eclectic and thrilling programme.
Vintage by the Sea in Morecambe
Celebrate the brilliance of 20th century design, fashion, vehicles and entertainment at this award-winning festival set around Morecambe’s famous art deco Midland Hotel.
Digital Dimensions at Eureka!
Step in to a world of immersive, cutting edge technology in this interactive exhibition. Children can take centre stage at Eureka! as they use their own bodies to interact with 3D shapes, creating vivid visual effects and stunning sounds.
SICK! Festival
Challenging, entertaining and always trying to change the world for the better, SICK! Festival makes just the kind of art we like.
British Ceramics Biennial in Stoke-on-Trent
For its 10th anniversary edition, British Ceramics Biennial returns with its most ambitious programme yet, featuring work by over 300 artists.
Manchester Art Fair 2019 at Manchester Central
A firm favourite in Manchester’s cultural calendar, the Manchester Art Fair and The Manchester Contemporary weekend is not to be missed. Tickets are free for Creative Tourist readers.
Yorkshire Sculpture International 2019
Billed as the UK’s largest dedicated sculpture festival, the inaugural edition of Yorkshire Sculpture International seems rich in promise.
The Sun at the Science and Industry Museum
Museum of Science and Industry’s blockbuster summer exhibition, The Sun, sets out to bring us as close to the star as many of us are likely to ever come.
Summer Season of Fun at the Science and Industry Museum
Head to the Science and Industry Museum this summer for daily family shows, fun activities and events, whatever the weather.
Peter Broderick & Friends play Arthur Russell at Soup Kitchen
At a night dedicated to visionary musician Arthur Russell, Peter Broderick and friends will perform a selection of Russell’s most celebrated songs.
Culture Guides
Exhibitions
Like the 58th Venice Biennale which opened earlier this May, our latest pick of exhibitions across the north also has a strong ecological bent.
Literature
August is quiet, but the books are back in September with one-off reading events, some much-anticipated launches and the return of the Northern Lights Writers’ Conference as we gear up for Manchester Literature Festival in October.
Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
Discover the best food and drink that the North has to offer in our expert guide to food and drink in Manchester and beyond.
Tours and Activities
Challenge yourself to try something different this summer with our guide of Manchester based Tours and Activities. You’re bound to find something new to do in the city.
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