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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.
RNCM Spring Season 2023
RNCM’s Spring Season is packed with typically exciting concerts from both established artists and the next generation of musicians.
The Nature of Forgetting at The Lowry
Acclaimed company Theatre Re have created a beautifully realised physical theatre piece exploring the memories lost to dementia.
Manchester Collective: Bag of Bones at the RNCM
Manchester Collective bring a brand new staged world premiere of Alice Zawadski’s Bag of Bones to the RNCM as part of their spring season.
Tale of the Frozen Bits at Castlefield Gallery
The first major solo exhibition of work by El Morgan focusing on the issue of fertility and the medical structures that surround it.
Queer Contact Festival 2023
The ultimate celebration of art and creativity in the LGBTQ+ community, Queer Contact Festival returns to the Contact Theatre for 2023.
Lakwena Maciver: A green and pleasant land (HA-HA) at Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Hide from the rain and immerse yourself in the bright and colourful paintings in ‘Lakwena Maciver: A green and pleasant land (HA-HA)’ at YSP.
The Smartest Giant in Town at The Lowry
Kids and adults alike will be entertained by Little Angel Theatre’s heartwarming and moving adaptation of The Smartest Giant in Town.
Lemn Sissay at Leeds Lit Fest
Poet, playwright, memoirist, performer and broadcaster (and until recently the Chancellor of the University of Manchester) Lemn Sissay OBE presents his life story My Name Is Why, at Carriageworks Theatre.
Old Dock Tours, Liverpool
The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.
Guided Tours at People’s History Museum
Join PHM for a series of guided tours with their expert staff, curators and conservationists, it’s an incredibly human look at the National Museum of Democracy’s exhibitions.
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Exhibitions
The world of art and exhibitions never quite stops, so we have lots of new shows to look forward to at the start of 2023.
Literature
Live literature land welcomes in 2023 with lots lined up in Manchester and beyond, from book launches and bookshop openings to prize-winning poets and award-laden authors sharing their secrets and stories.
Classical Music
We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester and the north.
Food and Drink
Start 2023 as you mean to go on, with the best restaurants and bars in Manchester and the North.
Tours and Activities
New years are for new experiences, and we have a whole lot of ideas to inspire you as 2023 gets underway.
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