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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 Symphony Orchestra at The Bridgewater Hall
This thrilling Bridgewater Hall concert features Rachmaninov’s epic Symphony No 2 and Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand.
MIF19 – Manchester International Festival
Manchester International Festival 2019 is nearly upon us and it’s fair to say that we’re more than a little excited by the calibre of this year’s programme, which may indeed prove to be the festival’s strongest yet.
Future Sessions: Atmospheric Memory at the Science and Industry Museum
Join FutureEverything as they explore the themes of Atmospheric Memory, a new work by internationally renowned artist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer.
Expect the Unexpected: A Chance Exhibition at the Lowry
A new exhibition at the Lowry is a reminder to re-connect with the beauty and joy chance poses. To celebrate the unexpected, as well as to expect it.
Much Ado About Nothing at Blackwell
Three Inch Fools are back with their witty, musical take on a Shakespearean classic. Open-air theatre in the stunning Cumbrian countryside. Beautiful.
Festival Of Research at the University of Salford
A month-long programme of free events to showcase the wonderful and innovative research happening across the University of Salford.
BE FESTIVAL at Birmingham Repertory Theatre
A daring and innovative creative programme – blurring borders and exploding boundaries – BE Festival features a genre-bending feast of European theatre, live music, performance and visual arts.
Yemen: Inside a Crisis at Imperial War Museum North
Curated with support from award-winning journalist Iona Craig, Yemen: Inside a Crisis at Imperial War Museum North offers a powerful look at one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra: Mahler Symphony No. 8 at The Bridgewater Hall
Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra welcome friends from around the world to help them perform Mahler’s unsurpassable Symphony of a Thousand.
Auto – Destruct at Cross Lane Projects, Cumbria
Cross Lane Projects summer exhibition, Auto-Destruct, is inspired by the ideas of celebrated artist and activist Gustav Metzger.
Peterloo 2019
Manchester Histories prepares to launch a major programme of over 150 events to commemorate the 200-year anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre. All of the essential Peterloo events in one place.
Buxton International Festival 2019
With a jam-packed programme of quality cultural events set in a stunning location, Buxton International Festival 2019 looks set to be the best yet.
Mattiel at Gorilla
Delivering a raucous blend of retro rock and soul, Mattiel’s vision, voice and on-stage energy is a force to be reckoned with.
Mac Demarco at The Piece Hall
In support of his new album, Here Comes The Cowboy, rock and roll rapscallion Mac Demarco is playing at the beautiful Piece Hall in Halifax.
Precarious Carnaval at the Bridgewater Canal, Salford
Celebrate the Bridgewater Canal and its communities with a wild weekend of walking, storytelling and performance. One canal. Three days. Five miles.
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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
We’re in full festival swing with MIF’s first focus on live literature, and plenty of poetry and prose cropping up in the ‘burbs.
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
Try something different in May with our round up of the month’s alternative Tours and Activities in Manchester.
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