April

Creative Tourist Last Updated 9 May 2023

Spring’s in full swing and so is art and culture in Manchester and the North.

From Easter highlights to half term fun, take a look at our top suggestions for April below, taking in unique exhibitions, stand out live music and excellent food/drink.

Seasonal Guides

Back away from the high street and support some of Manchester’s best independent makers, sellers and curators this Christmas.

Makers, bakers and curators will be out in force this festive season as the North’s best Christmas Markets whirr into action.

We’ve rounded up some of the city’s best options for seeing out 2025 in style – from wallet-friendly parties to some truly lavish experiences.

As the big day approaches, you can count on theatres and concert halls across the North to pull out all the festive stops.

As Halloween approaches read our guide to the creepy capers happening for little and big ghosts with the most.

Discover the North West’s best Black History Month events, including exhibitions, theatre and dance.

If you’re looking for alternative or interesting things to do over Christmas in Manchester and the North, look no further.

Spotlight on

Presenting the best walking tours in Manchester for history buffs, culture enthusiasts, and those looking to scratch beneath the surface of the city.

Picks this month include bold visual art, wondrous opera and cinematic dance - plus a touch of ghostly storytelling for the Halloween season.

Get ready for a suitably spooky October, with Pumpkin delight, theatre, workshops and all sorts of hair-raising fun!

Galleries in the North are far from spooky this October - instead you'll find tactile sculptures, plant magic and curatorial experiments.

Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.

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...

It's busy month across the cinemas of the north as Halloween programming leads into two of the region's biggest film festivals.

From New York’s experimental underground to the most exciting sounds coming from local scenes, we're lining up a noisy autumn of gigs.