Northern Ballet’s retelling of the classic children’s story Pinocchio is the perfect opportunity to introduce little ones to live ballet, music and theatre at Hull New Theatre.
A hard-working and lonely carpenter wishes for their puppet Pinocchio to come to life. By the magic of a wishing well, the wish is granted. Pinocchio is playful and mischievous and must prove himself worthy of becoming a real boy.
Laid-back elegant dining space opposite the Museum of Liverpool.
MAYA is a stylish new restaurant and bar on the corner of Canal Street and Chorlton in central Manchester.
Medlock Canteen combines Parisian bistro style dining with a 50s diner look and feel.
New Wave Ramen is a stylish, friendly Japanese ramen bar and restaurant on Tib Lane in the heart of Manchester.
Lamb Of Tartary serves up high-end British cuisine, courtesy of Shaun Moffat, of Edinburgh Castle fame.
The Mezz is the new VIP area at the AO Arena, offering high-end food and drinks with great views of the stage.
The King Street area isn’t short of popular Italian restaurants, but none strike quite the same note as Capri’s, where you’ll be greeted like family and served some of the most authentic Neapolitan food in Manchester.
Our flagship Feel Good Club in Manchester, open 7 days a week, providing a beautiful friendly environment for coffee, brunch, lunch, cocktails and beers with an amazing selection of non alcoholic beverages too.
Welcoming waterside bar in New Islington Marina, serving a wide array of carefully-curated cocktails.
This historic inn serves as an ideal starting point for exploring the Cumbrian countryside.
Highly-regarded wine-led, French-leaning wine bar and rooftop restaurant in the city centre.
Taking up two floors of a Grade 2 listed former cotton mill, Vernon Mill Artist Studios is a hub of creativity in Stockport.
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00
Factory International have announced a sensational Spring Season of world premiere performances, unmissable music and evocative arts events.
Promising to take you from euphoria to heartbreak and back again, Death Trap is a powerful twin-punch from the contemporary dance world’s leading lights.
from £18.00
Explosive global dance and state-of-the-art visuals battle it out when the cultural superpowers of China and India go head-to-head in this vibrant world premiere performance.
from £10.00
Told with Gecko’s trademark visceral and poetic style, The Rescue is a story about heroes, monsters and the fight for survival.
from £12.00
Expect killer dance moves, a glorious club soundtrack and jaw-dropping fashion when the House of Manchester struts into Aviva Studios this June.
from £10.00
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
We've got lots of live literature to check out and plenty of other opportunities for writers and readers alike as the clocks go back...
From creative activities, poo-themed science and family theatre, check out our latest picks of fun things to do with the family.
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.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
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.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North to visit in 2024.