Acclaimed novelist, playwright and poet Deborah Levy has been commissioned by Manchester Literature Festival to write a piece in response to Fashion & Freedom at Manchester Art Gallery, co-commissioned by 14-18 NOW. The exhibition explores the impact of the First World War on women’s roles in society – and their wardrobe. Free, but booking advised.
Take a deeper look into Manchester Art Gallery’s collection with their regular, informative and fascinating gallery tours.
free entry
Whether you’re a high-fashion fanatic or just couture curious, Unpicking Couture gets up close and personal with pivotal moments in fashion history.
free entry
News from Nowhere is a radical community bookshop selling texts on important current issues as well as leading social justice initiatives.
The Merchant is a chilled pub, with a great selection of beers and gins and lots of outdoor seating. It’s also the home of Nightcrawler Pizza.
Artefact combines vintage finds with a laid-back coffee shop experience, plus a busy schedule of events from open mic nights to exhibitions
Rudy’s Pizza on Bold Street is the perfect casual dining experience, serving delicious Neapolitan pizza with monthly seasonal specials.
Lovelocks is a chilled café on the outskirts of Liverpool city centre, serving delicious sweet and savoury foods and championing inclusivity.
Nightcrawler Pizza is the ultimate casual dining – tasty New York-style pizza slices served out of a small kitchen inside The Merchant bar.
Hardware Coffee + Kitchen has taken Liverpool by storm since its opening in December 2022, with news of its fresh pastries and delicious lunches spreading far and wide. It’s located…
A highlight of Baltic Triangle’s speciality coffee scene, don’t miss Parliament Square Coffee’s fresh brunch options and excellent brews.
A speciality coffee shop in Liverpool’s historic Georgian Quarter, COFFI serves some of the best coffee in the city.
Sample delicious croissants with your lovingly made cappuccino at Bean There Coffee & Kitchen in South Liverpool.
Speciality coffee, delicious sweet treats and the super friendly staff make Rose Lane Coffee one of the best coffee shops in Liverpool.
Stow is a new fire-based restaurant on Bridge Street in Manchester, from the team behind Trof.
Explore incredible objects from the world-renowned theoretical physicist’s office in this special display.
free entry
Whether you’re a high-fashion fanatic or just couture curious, Unpicking Couture gets up close and personal with pivotal moments in fashion history.
free entry
If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
from £45.00
Get ready for the 2024 Whitworth exhibitions programme – from textiles and painting to video and Turner prize nominees.
free entry
‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.
from £0.00
Manchester Museum explores the concept of ‘wild’ nature as a means of tackling the climate and biodiversity crisis in a new exhibition.
free entry
Yorkshire Sculpture Park welcomes a retrospective from Bharti Kher, a leading contemporary artist known for her innovative approach to sculpture.
from £0.00
Hannah Perry interrogates her own experience of becoming a mother, utilising it as a starting point for conversations on labour, class and gender.
free entry
Munch away the Autumnal blues with this foodie orientated guide of Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North.
As we move into festive season, Manchester and the North is packed with fun events and activities for families, both indoors and outdoors.
From Afrobeat to psychedelia, alternative rock to glistening pop, we take a look at some of the best gigs happening in early 2025.
It might be chilly out there, but we're shining our lantern light on some events that will warm the cockles.
From contemporary dance to ballet classics, and cult rock ‘n’ roll musicals to new writing, our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.
Before the festive season completely takes over, we've rounded up some of the best exhibitions to see right now.
Get ready for animated classics, Muppet mayhem and a whole host of New York movies -- it's Christmas time in the cinema.
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.