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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
Four Minutes Twelve Seconds at Oldham Coliseum
An award-winning and perceptive thriller exploring the timely themes of consent, online safety and crime and punishment.
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.
Parasite at HOME
Bong Joon-ho’s Cannes Palme d’Or-winning thriller finally hits UK cinema screens this February following months of awards, nominations and critical adulation.
International Mother Language Day 2020 at various venues
Manchester celebrates this year’s International Mother Language Day through a number of exciting events taking place in various venues around the city.
February Half Term: Science Show at Jodrell Bank
Jodrell Bank became a World Heritage site in July 2019. This half term visit the Science Show and discover some of the important moments in the site’s history, which make it such an important place.
Cabaret at the Palace Theatre
Promising “divine decadence, darling”, this award-winning show – directed by Rufus Norris – is absolutely unmissable.
February Half Term Fun at Science and Industry Museum
February Half Term Fun at Science and Industry Museum looks like another hit. Whether you travel by train, tram, bike or bus, make your way to the museum for loads of transport-themed fun.
The Foetals + Fruit Tones at YES
In celebration of Musica! Musica! Musica!, a solo exhibition by Raissa Pardini, The Foetals and Fruit Tones are playing a FREE party at YES.
Other Cities/Other Lives Eleanor Rees, Zoë Scolding and Helen Tookey at the Bluecoat
Three leading contemporary poets Eleanor Rees, Zoë Skoulding and Helen Tookey read from their new collections.
Edward Allington : Things Unsaid at the Henry Moore Institute
LAST CHANCE. 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.
Bang on a Can All-Stars at RNCM
Blurring the lines of classical, jazz, rock, world and experimental music, the Bang on a Can All-Stars present a wonderfully adventurous programme at RNCM.
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.
Extraordinary Wall o̶f̶ ̶Si̶l̶e̶n̶c̶e̶ at HOME
Combining stunning physicality with the beauty of British Sign Language, Ad Infinitum illuminate a pivotal time in history for the D/deaf community.
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.
The Hallé – Beyond The Score: Beethoven’s Faithful 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.
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Exhibitions
Art and women’s boxing, 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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