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Culture Guides

Food and Drink

Explore the best restaurants and bars in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.

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Cinema

David Bowie, Japanese classics and some early spooky screenings all feature in this month’s cinema guide.

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Exhibitions

Welcome the autumnal season with all of the art goodness that it brings – there are so many brand new exhibitions to see!

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Families

As we say bye to the summer holidays and begin to welcome in the cooler months, Manchester’s events and activities continue to bring joy and fun to families.

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Kamila Shamsie. Photo Alex von Tunzelman

Literature

There are plenty of online readings and live launches as Manchester and the North welcomes some great writers with book festival season getting underway, and there are loads of new spoken word nights and open mics to check out…

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Music

Autumn’s a fine old time for gigs in Manchester and the North. From otherworldly folk to life-affirming soul, here are our top picks for October onwards.

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Theatre in Manchester and the North

Theatre

As the new theatre season gets ready to launch, we champion some of the star performances happening over the next few months.

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Classical Music in Manchester and the North

We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester and the north.

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Tours and Activities

Every season change is an excuse to try something new, and when it comes to tours and activities, autumn delivers!

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Destination Guides

York Castle Museum

Things to do in York

Father John Misty and Friends at The Piece Hall

Things to do in West Yorkshire

Things to do in the North East

Chester

Things to Do in Cheshire