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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 throughout the North.
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Jock McFadyen Goes to the Lowry
Scottish artist, Jock McFadyen, displays key work from throughout his life at The Lowry Galleries, home to one of his artistic influences, LS Lowry.
Antigone at Storyhouse
Tackling themes like gender equality, democracy, immigration and the role that state laws play in our lives, Sophocles’ deadly political drama is still hugely relevant today.
Baxter Dury at The Ritz
Musical raconteur Baxter Dury brings his unique, character driven songs to Manchester in November, supported by Audiobooks.
Fat Out Fest 2021
This October welcomes the live return of Fat Out Fest, bringing all the noise, queer energy and mayhem to Salford over Halloween weekend.
Black Gold Arts Festival 2021 with Contact
An outstanding festival line-up of Black-led art, performance and film which includes a live premiere of mandla rae’s as british as a watermelon.
Journeys Festival International 2021
Journeys Festival International – the UK’s first Festival of Sanctuary – returns with ten days of art, performance, film and more.
Contact Reopening Season
Following the extensive transformation of their iconic Oxford Road venue, Contact has announced a vibrant and progressive reopening programme. Read our preview of the upcoming season.
Cassils: Human Measure at HOME
Curated by Bren O’Callaghan, renowned transgender visual artist Cassils brings their first UK solo exhibition and contemporary dance piece to HOME.
Corridor of Light along Manchester Oxford Road
Fear not as we head into the darkness of winter; a brand-new arrival to Manchester’s festival scene is about to fill the city with light.
Postcards From The Road for Corridor Of Light at Manchester Poetry Library
Manchester Literature Festival and Manchester Poetry Library have co-commissioned three acclaimed poets to create new works for Corridor of Light that capture their personal connections, memories and reflections of Oxford Road.
The Pumpkin Patch at Tatton Park
This October Half Term head to the Pumpkin Patch at Tatton Park Farm, where you can pick a perfect pumpkin, meet your favourite farmyard friends and head to the Medieval Old Hall for The Lost Crystal quest through Tatton’s medieval grounds.
Synagogue Nights at Manchester Jewish Museum
An intimate series of evening events taking place in the atmospheric and beautiful surroundings of Manchester Jewish Museum. Step out and experience something new.
Spoken Word at the Mansion House
The Reader’s Spoken Word evenings at the Mansion House in south Liverpool’s Calderstones Park are back inside, with a packed line-up running into the New Year.
Novel Voices: Caleb Azumah Nelson and Brandon Taylor at MLF Digital
Host Ellah P Wakatama chats to novelists Caleb Azumah Nelson and Brandon Taylor about their debuts in this special edition of Novel Voices for the digital leg of this year’s Manchester Literature Festival.
Test Signal showcase at Blackwell’s Manchester
This event showcases Test Signal, described as “a ground-breaking anthology of the best contemporary northern writing from Dead Ink and Bloomsbury, showcasing the wealth of literary talent in the North of England”.
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Cinema in Manchester and the North
Black History Month, spooky screenings and the return of film festivals all feature in this month’s cinema guide.
Exhibitions
Fear not as we head into the darkness of winter; a brand-new arrival to Manchester’s festival scene is filling the city with light.
Literature
Events for readers meet events for writers, with plenty of book launches, open mics, literature festivals, writing conferences and poetry showcases to pop into your diary for the rest of October and onwards into November, both online and in person.
Classical Music in Manchester and the North
We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester and the north.
Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
A guide to Food and Drink in Manchester and the North, including plenty of new bars and restaurants and exciting new menus from old favourites.
Tours and Activities
Resist the urge to hibernate this autumn; our latest selection of tours and activities will have you out and about, making the most of what’s on offer in Manchester and the North.
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