
The Welcome is a huge nine-day celebration to mark the opening of Manchester’s phenomenal new arts space, Aviva Studios. Everybody’s invited.
The Welcome is a huge nine-day celebration to mark the opening of Manchester’s phenomenal new arts space, Aviva Studios. Everybody’s invited.
Showcasing boundary-pushing artistry from around the globe, the British Textile Biennial is back with a month of unmissable installations.
free entryAn outstanding orchestra live in a world-class concert hall – read about the BBC Philharmonic’s Autumn Season at The Bridgewater Hall.
from £14.50Part exhibition, part performance, ‘Live With It’ is an experimental showcase that blurs the boundaries between domestic spaces and artistic practice.
free entryFast-paced and funny, this award-winning play imagines the publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio – the awe-inspiring race to round up Shakespeare’s plays and save them for the ages.
from £3.00The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair is back, with gorgeous designs and wonderful workshops, set in the glamour of Manchester’s Victoria Baths.
from £7Shortlisted for this year’s Mercury Prize, shapeshifting duo Jockstrap call in at New Century in support of their incredibly ambitious debut album.
from £23.00Our guide to the best things to do in culture-packed West Yorkshire, including Hebden Bridge, Wakefield, Halifax and Huddersfield.
Take me thereWhite Cloth Hall is a new food and drink project, based in a Grade II listed venue in Leeds city centre.
Musu is a modern Japanese restaurant and bar in Manchester City Centre, specialising in awe-inspiring food. We take an advance look at their festive menu.
An independent wine bar and bottle shop, specialising in natural wine and fancy snacks.
First Leeds, now Manchester. Expect picture perfect ramen, gyoza and cocktails at the upcoming restaurant and cocktail bar.
A centuries-old inn, serving up hearty traditional food in North Yorkshire.
Seconds is the new carvery at Freight Island, based around hearty Sunday roast dinners.
Allpress at NOMA is a home to all things coffee, with a café and seasonal menu incorporating locally sourced ingredients.
Highly-regarded Turkish cuisine at a huge, stylish venue in Cheetham Hill.
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
We’re crowning October the month of painting prizes! From Birkenhead to Huddersfield, biennials are showcasing the best of contemporary painting.
With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
From post punk legends to the leading lights of modern shoegaze, read about the most exciting artists playing in Manchester and the North this autumn.
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
The best new venues and revamped food and drink menus in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.
Get inspired to make the most of autumn with day trips, pumpkin carving and ghosts in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
Halloween's on the horizon, but there are some big film festivals to dive into first.
School's back and we're heading towards autumn! Here are some of the best family friendly events and activities to keep the kids busy.