Platt Hall, the Grade II listed Georgian house, is host to the Gallery of Costume in Rusholme. It houses one of the most important costume collections in Britain (second only to the V&A), with 20,000 fashion items from 17th century to the present in its collection. Part of Manchester City Galleries.
Featuring over 70 events and spanning 5 months, the award-winning Muslim Arts and Culture Festival returns for 2024.
free entry
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play freely in the fresh air, while exploring nature and the outdoors with family and friends.
free entry
Get ready for the 2024 Whitworth exhibitions programme – from textiles and painting to video and Turner prize nominees.
free entry
Take a closer look at the Whitworth Art Gallery’s collection and architecture with free gallery tours.
free entry
The Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
free entry
Taking the power of love on the road, IDLES bring their latest album TANGK, their most ambitious and striking record yet, to Manchester.
from £42.15
Elephant Gym bring their patchwork of jazz, contemporary math- and post-rock to Manchester this May in support of their new album, World.
from £17.75
World renowned chanteuse Ute Lemper performs songs from throughout her illustrious career, including her new album, Time Traveller.
from £34.00
One of the most highly-rated places to eat on Curry Mile, this modest takeaway has fans all over the UK thanks to its exceptional food.
Platt Fields Park in Fallowfield is steeped in history, the land having been acquired by the Platt family in 1225.
Humble restaurant on Curry Mile that serves superb quality food.
Lebanese bakery serving the best cakes and confectionary on Curry Mile.
Platt Fields Market Garden is an excellent spot for both eating and buying fresh local produce to take home.
Mughli, the best Rusholme Indian restaurant by a Curry Mile
The iconic MMU Hollings Campus, or the Toast Rack as it is more affectionately known. Nikolaus Pevsner described it as “a perfect piece of pop architecture” when it opened as a Domestic and Trades College in 1960.
Modern cafe and restaurant on Manchester’s Curry Mile. encouraging
Cafe, bar, and live music venue in Fallowfield. Also hosts regular film nights and literature events.
The Giving Tree is a cafe and community hub based in Rusholme, a short walk from the city centre.
Korean home cooking on Manchester’s Upper Brook Street.
Victoria Baths no longer functions as a ‘water palace’ and Turkish Baths, but the Grade II-listed building hosts regular events and is a stunning visit, with stained glass, terracotta tiles and mosaic floors.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
We've got lots of live literature to check out and plenty of other opportunities for writers and readers alike as the clocks go back...
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
From creative activities, poo-themed science and family theatre, check out our latest picks of fun things to do with the family.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North to visit in 2024.
