Enjoy a fun-filled family adventure with Bluey, Bingo, Dad and pals!
from £18.50Discover a magical world books and stories in this spectacular live show.
from £19.00Enjoy dazzling puppetry in this spectacular show for the whole family.
from £21.50Direct from Broadway and with two hugely successful West End seasons, this theatrical tour de force flies into Salford this May.
from £19.50Eloina Haines’ one-woman show is a contemporary and deeply affecting performance about labia-shaming and cosmetic surgery.
0.00 -Pay-What-You-DecideThe Lowry presents ‘Memory Stone’, the first institutional solo exhibition by Nikta Mohammadi, focusing on the rural landscape of the North.
free entryA remarkable true-story with a toe-tapping ’80s soundtrack, be lifted to new heights with this eagerly anticipated world premiere.
from £29.50Pier 8, The Lowry’s in-house fine dining restaurant, is all about fresh produce and bold British flavours
The 33-mile trail, which follows the River Irwell from Salford Quays all the way to Bacup in Pennine Lancashire, has been around for over a decade, but it’s recently been restored and expanded.
The Lowry Outlet Mall in The Quays district of Manchester sits opposite both The Lowry and MediaCityUK, Europe’s largest media hub and the home of BBC North.
Central Bay is a new waterfront dining and drinking destination at Quayside MediaCity, opening summer 2023.
The latest offering from the UK-conquering Alchemist has an energetic vibe similar to others in this highly-regarded chain of restaurants.
Jump into waters of dock 9 at Salford Quays with Uswim, they bring the benefits and freedom of open water swimming to the convenience of a central location.
Built on a former bomb site and designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, a visit to this iconic museum provides an unforgettable experience for all ages.
11 Central is a new bar and microbrewery launched by local brewing legends SEVEN BRO7HERS BREWING CO at the Central Bay site in Salford.
Salford University’s cutting edge facility in Media City, the heart of the UK’s media and digital industries.
Embrace that most Christmassy of activities and get your skates on outside of the chaotic city centre this winter. The Ice Rink at Media City will be serving festive fun till January 5th.
The Booths branch at Media City, Salford Quays is much appreciated by TV, radio and media executives who work in the area.
More than just a general store, the two-storey General Store MediaCityUK is a one-stop shop for retail and dining.
Learn some DJ and production skills with DJ Gym Manchester, based in the culturally infused surrounds of Hatch.
from £269Whether you have never put pencil to paper or have been honing your artistic skills for years, Bee Creative studio runs life drawing sessions for people of all abilities.
from £10Try 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 £300.00The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.
£8.50 with concessionsTake a closer look at the Whitworth Art Gallery’s collection and architecture with free gallery tours.
free entryJoin the specialist guides of the Original Ghostwalk of York for a genuinely eerie experience in the dark streets of this ancient city.
from £5.00Sí Manchester’s daily tour is a brilliant way to get an overview of the city with tours running in both English and Spanish.
free entryBe guided through the process of making your own scented candle by Lizzy from Cedar, with her years of experience and expertise.
from £50.00Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
From spotlights on indie presses to big hitters brought to you by the bookshops, festivals and libraries, you'll find plenty to whet your wordy whistle this month.
From creative adventures, museum experiences and spectacular theatre, check out what's on for the family in Manchester and the north.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
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.
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.