Autumn's packed with arts and cultural fun for families. Read our latest picks, from theatrical classics to interactive activities.

From DIY gigs to blockbuster multi-media events, we’ve covered the lot in our latest round-up of unmissable live music.

Our reading matter lately has included lots of festival programmes, with Manchester Literature Festival already underway and Litfest in Lancaster due to start very soon.

Experimental performance, Halloween-themed cabaret and an eclectic selection of dance all take top spots in our new guide.

Autumn may just be the best season for new exhibitions - this month's guide has it all, from Turner Prize nominees to joyful ceramics.

A host of Halloween horrors, London Film Festival in Manchester, plus silent movie masterpieces are amongst our highlights this month.

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.

Seek out beauty in the mundane, or seek it out in the selections of the UK's best rising visual artists in this month's Tours and Activities guide.