Described as ‘electrifying’ by The Guardian, award-winning comedian Adam Kay shares entries from his diaries as a junior doctor.
A painfully funny evening of stand-up and music.
Sassy, sexy and packed with show-stopping numbers, the shimmy-shaking musical Chicago makes a dazzling return to Manchester.
from £15.00
The four QI researchers behind podcast phenomenon No Such Thing As A Fish bring their treasure trove of brilliantly bizarre facts to Manchester.
from £25.00
Where punk art meets urban chic, a colourful retreat for all those who want to emerge themselves in Liverpudlian culture.
The Plaza Community Cinema is truly a unique community resource with big releases, special screenings and affordable tickets.
Set in the beating heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, Off The Square is state-of-the-art music and events space that plays host to live gigs as well as club nights.
Round the Corner provides excellent drinks, local music and good vibes, with a rooftop bar and an event space in Liverpool’s Fabric District.
QUARRY is a grassroots music venue that works with and for the community, providing a platform for local musicians and other creatives.
SEESAW is a co-working space, events venue and café.
A Rat Pack-style restaurant with of live music and upscale Italian-American dining, and strictly no phones.
Leeds Minster is a building rich in history and heritage. Explore the space, light a votive candle or listen to the famous organ when you visit.
Charcoal grill yakitori supper club held in a beautiful Tokyo-style backstreet cafe in the North Quarter.
The library in The 1 in 12 Club, an anarchist social centre and members’ club in Bradford formed in 1981.
Have a wild adventure at the Knowsley Safari Park, and get up close to lions, rhinos, camels and more from the comfort of your car.
Try your hand at stand up comedy with an eight week intensive course with Dave Williams in the Frog and Bucket’s School of Comedy.
from £300.00
An insanely committed seven-nights-a-week, Creatures of the Night Comedy Club opens its doors (20.30-22.30 typically, though please check) for evening after evening of side-splitting comedy.
from £5.00
Beat the Frog is a legendary amateur comedy night, taking place each and every Monday. Many famous names prove it’s the real deal.
free entry
Every Monday night upstairs at Fierce Bar, The Comedy Vault hosts an outrageously funny open-mic night. Come and try your hand or just to watch and laugh.
free entry
Providing award-winning Comedy since 1997, XS Malarkey is a not-for-profit comedy club, hosted every week by Toby Hadoke.
from £3
Every Wednesday at Ape & Apple, Manchester’s official underground comedy club, Comedy Balloon’s friendly and warm comedy night takes place.
free entry
The Laughienda is an always-excellent, free live comedy night at The Lion’s Den in the Great Northern, just off Deansgate in Manchester.
The four QI researchers behind podcast phenomenon No Such Thing As A Fish bring their treasure trove of brilliantly bizarre facts to Manchester.
from £25.00
A host of Halloween horrors, London Film Festival in Manchester, plus silent movie masterpieces are amongst our highlights this month.
Experimental performance, Halloween-themed cabaret and an eclectic selection of dance all take top spots in our new guide.
We travel all around the North in this month’s top picks to bring you mood-boosting colour, a gallery playground and the experiences of artist mothers.
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.
Take some autumnal eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
From DIY gigs to blockbuster multi-media events, we’ve covered the lot in our latest round-up of unmissable live music.
Don't let the cold weather get you down with this soul warming autumn selection of tours and activities.
Autumn's packed with arts and cultural fun for families. Read our latest picks, from theatrical classics to interactive activities.
