Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.
Drop into the Cathedral to sing some Christmas carols; just turn up and stay as long as you like. Everyone welcome.
The Hallé invites audiences to a year of classical masterpieces, world premieres and appearances by some electrifying artists and composers.
From £17
Cathedral Gardens is a partially lawned public space in Manchester city centre, located between Manchester Cathedral and the National Football Museum.
The 2022 Festa Italiana was a roaring success, with great food options and captivating live music performances throughout the weekend.
Elegant and welcoming restaurant and bar in the Corn Exchange, with an attractive domed ceiling and plenty of original features like the staircase and tiles.
The baby in the family of Manchester’s concert halls, The Stoller Hall greatly enhances the city’s already enviable live music provision.
Proper Tea sits opposite Manchester Cathedral, serving up artisanal teas (with instructions on how long to leave them brewing), sandwiches, soups and excellent cake.
Greengate Square is a public space in Salford, close to Manchester Cathedral.
Is this raved-about pan-European restaurant deserving of all the hype? Yes. Yes it is.
The Embankment Kitchen serves up modern seasonal dishes in a great-looking space on the edge of Manchester city centre.
An offshoot from the much-loved Umezushi, this specialist deli is a one-stop-shop for all your sushi making needs, and also hosts occasional workshops to improve your culinary skills.
A Joseph Holt’s pub in Manchester’s Shambles Square.
The brainchild of cookbook writer and curry evangelist Nisha Katona, Mowgli brings authentic Indian street food to Manchester’s Corn Exchange.
The National Football Museum is now open to the public, ready to show off its impressive array of football-related exhibits and activities.
Delve into the deceptive world of quackery…
From £14.95
Expect a jam-packed day of outdoor performance, live music, family fun – plus Preston’s iconic Torchlight Procession and fireworks finale.
Free entry
Three fearless Viking girls, one oblivious Chieftain, trolls, monsters, Viking longhouses and an alarming amount of craziness… welcome to Three Little Vikings at The Lowry, an incredible adventure for small…
0161 Studios presents a phenomenal Hip Hop dance show.
Whether you’ve half an hour or a full day, you’ll always find something new to discover at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum.
Take in the expansive views of the moorland as you explore four large-scale artworks, accompanied by a bespoke soundtrack created by Opera North.
Free entry
Adventure awaits with an interactive family-friendly afternoon of live orchestral music from How to Train Your Dragon, Peer Gynt, and Sleeping Beauty.
From £8.00
Theatre this month bursts with contrasts - from bold new writing and Black History Month highlights to contemporary arts and reimagined classics.
This month we recommend a season of Film noir, cult Australian movies and a huge celebration of DIY community cinema.
Galleries around the North are gearing up for a new season of exhibitions - from iconic art prizes to smaller, artist-led gems.
From corrupted shoegaze to experimental electronica, post-hardcore to Indian classical, these are the shows that should be on your radar.
"Tours, tours, tours!" If this month's Tours and Activities guide were a sentient speaking person, this is what it would say.
Take some eating-out tips from our August guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
September and beyond brings culture, theatre, disgusting history and loads of fun.
