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RNCM Autumn Season
The RNCM unleashes a season of daring stories, fearless players and performances ranging from jazz and opera to film scores and full-blown orchestral spectacle.
From £8What not to miss
Wisp at The Deaf Institute
Shoegaze’s unlikely resurgence has catapulted 20-year-old Wisp from iPhone demos to Coachella. In support of her debut album, she headlines The Deaf Institute.
From £19.25
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The Hallé: John Adams Festival at The Bridgewater Hall and RNCM
The Hallé presents a three-day celebration of the music of composer, conductor, creative thinker and living legend, John Adams.
From £23.50
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Queer British Gems at Kitty’s Laundrette
A thoughtfully-curated season of Queer British Gems courtesy of Paraphysis Cinema.
From £1.00
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The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2025 at Victoria Baths
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair is back, with gorgeous designs and wonderful workshops, set in the glamour of Manchester’s Victoria Baths.
From £7.50
Bad Language at International Anthony Burgess Foundation
Very exciting news! Celebrated spoken word night Bad Language is coming out of retirement for a special one-off featuring an invited roster of some of Manchester’s leading writers.
Free entry
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Menelik Shabazz: Rebel Generation at Hyde Park Picture House
Discover the work of pioneering filmmaker Menelik Shabazz through a programme of screenings, talks and workshops.
From £6.00Tickets by Creative Tourist
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Art and Soul Workshop at Flow at Transcend Studios
Tickets from £20.00
Flow by Transcend welcomes you to a tactile, soul-nourishing evening at their...
9D Breathwork at Transcend Studios
Tickets from £30.00
Interrupt old patterns and clear mental clutter with this workshop in Salford...
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Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District
Tickets from £55.00
A tour through idyllic Derbyshire and the Peak District, where rolling hills,...
Secrets of The University of Manchester with Interior Visits
Tickets from £20.00
Epic architecture, hidden green spaces and ideas that changed the world. Explore...
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The Manchester Pub Walkabout
Tickets from £25.00
Stagger across three hundred years of Manchester's drinking history in one of...
Suffragettes, Significant Women and Manchester
Tickets from £20.00
Explore the Suffragettes' epic fight for equal rights on this guided tour...
Halloween: The Ghosts of Manchester
Tickets from £25.00
Explore Manchester’s creepiest corners this Halloween, when Jonathan Schofield Tours will reveal...
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Snowdonia, North Wales & Chester
Tickets from £74.63
This part of the world is packed with both marvels and myths,...
The Peterloo Massacre Tour
Tickets from £20.00
Visit key locations associated with a moment that helped shape the future...
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The Hallé: John Adams Festival at The Bridgewater Hall and RNCM
The Hallé presents a three-day celebration of the music of composer, conductor, creative thinker and living legend, John Adams.
Take me thereDestinations
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Things to do in LeedsOur guide to Leeds, a hub of northern creativity, the metropolis of Yorkshire and one of the greenest cities in the UK.
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Things to Do in LiverpoolOur guide to the thriving city of Liverpool, where new creative futures are written against the backdrop of a unique history.
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Things to Do in ManchesterOur guide to the best things to in Manchester, from award-winning theatre and exhibitions to the busiest music scene in the North.
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Bradford 2025 – UK City of CultureBradford 2025 – UK City of Culture is a city in celebration, not just for Bradford and the surrounding districts, but the whole of the North.
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Things to do in BlackpoolFancy a day trip? Explore our guide to Blackpool and build yourself an itinerary featuring attractions, galleries, restaurants and more.
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Things to do in YorkWe take a closer look at York, one of the UK’s most beautiful heritage cities with a wealth of contemporary culture.
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Things to do in LancashireOur guide to the culturally rich coastal county of Lancashire, encompassing Lancaster, Morecambe, Blackpool and Blackburn.
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Things to Do in CheshireOur guide to the best things to in Cheshire, including culture, shopping and food and drink in Chester, Crewe and Macclesfield.
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Things to Do in CumbriaOur guide to the best things to do in the Cumbria and the Lake District, including Penrith, Kendal, Carlisle, Keswick and Cockermouth.
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Things to do in West YorkshireOur guide to the best things to do in culture-packed West Yorkshire, including Hebden Bridge, Wakefield, Halifax and Huddersfield.
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Things to do in the North EastOur guide to the North East spans industrial heritage in Sunderland, medieval architecture in Durham and world-class culture in Newcastle.
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Things to Do in SheffieldOur guide to the hilly city of Sheffield, which boasts a fantastic community of artists, makers and cultural organisations.
Seasonal Guides
Where to go
Manchester
Gladstone Barber & Bistro
Upmarket family-run restaurant with an impressive Middle Eastern menu, plus an on-site barber.
Leeds
Swithens Farm
Swithens Farm is a working farm.
Peak District
The Chequers Inn
The Chequers Inn is a 16th century, family-run, traditional country inn with an impressive dining space. The Peak District at its best.
Manchester
Salt & Pepper
Chinese inspired British food in the centre of Manchester, backed up by plenty of well-deserved local hype.
Cheshire
The Stables Restaurant
at Manor House Alsager
at Manor House Alsager
The in-house restaurant at the 17th-century Manor House farmhouse in Cheshire.
Manchester
Morning Glory
Morning Glory positions itself as a grab-and-go spot, with just 12 seats inside serving coffee, bagels and sweet treats.
Culture Guides
Music in the North
From corrupted shoegaze to experimental electronica, post-hardcore to Indian classical, these are the shows that should be on your radar.
Tours and Activities in the North
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
Food and Drink in the North
Take some eating-out tips from our October guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Theatre in the North
Theatre this month bursts with contrasts - from bold new writing and Black History Month highlights to contemporary arts and reimagined classics.
Exhibitions in the North
Galleries around the North are gearing up for a new season of exhibitions - from iconic art prizes to smaller, artist-led gems.
Music in the North
From corrupted shoegaze to experimental electronica, post-hardcore to Indian classical, these are the shows that should be on your radar.
Literature Events in the North
One to add to your TBR pile, our latest round-up is a bumper edition and features some amazing events in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and beyond...
Family things to do in the North
Get ready for a suitably spooky October, with Pumpkin delight, theatre, workshops and all sorts of hair-raising fun!