Guided tour at The Bridgewater Hall
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innovative acoustics and gravity defying architecture
Experience the thrill of singing alongside one of the world’s most renowned musical institutions in a day of inspiring choral music.
from £29.50Let the Hallé transport you to a galaxy far, far away…
from £18.00The Bridgewater Hall’s flagship concert series brings the best international orchestras, celebrated recitalists and world-renowned choirs to Manchester.
from £8Where 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.
Northern Monk, one of Leeds’ best breweries, is kicking off the weekend with a brewery tour to kick start your Saturday afternoon.
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 £300.00The 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 concessionsEnter into the world of Salsa dancing with expert guidance and a friendly community at Instituto Cervantes Manchester.
from £63.00Learn to sew with the friendly experts and sustainability enthusiasts at Stitched Up with this three week introduction to sewing.
from £75.00Sí Manchester’s daily tour is a brilliant way to get an overview of the city with tours running in both English and Spanish.
free entryA seasonal supply of wellbeing courses and creative workshops to maintain or foster positive mental health in the over 55s.
free entryGroundwork are encouraging young people to engage in environmental social action projects, through nature based activities.
free entryA 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.
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