St George’s Hall in Bradford hosts the world’s greatest and most authentic touring live-band Northern Soul show.
Staying true to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually won the hearts of the nation, an 11-piece band with four lead vocalists will perform over 30 original hits.
Learn some DJ and production skills with DJ Gym Manchester, based in the culturally infused surrounds of Hatch.
from £269
Old Chapel Music studio in Holdback, Leeds is offering an interactive historical music tour that opens its doors and ears to the public.
free entry
Directed by renowned saxophonist Munch Manship, Band on The Wall’s well established jazz workshop provides hands on experience in performing jazz.
from £95
As usual the RNCM Summer Season is filled to the brim with brilliant concerts. Read our highlights, with a little something for everyone.
free entry
Parklife, the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival, returns this June, and the line-up is typically huge.
from £84.50
Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters brings his This Is Not A Drill tour to Manchester’s AO Arena, performing both solo and Pink Floyd material.
from £98.50
Electronic producer Nicolas Jaar and guitarist Dave Harrington AKA Darkside bring their dreamy mélange of psychedelia, art rock and electronica to New Century.
from £31.42
Set in the flora-filled sanctuary of Hulme Community Garden Centre, Green Island Festival places global sounds at the forefront.
from £12.50
We look towards a summer filled with quality festivals, from cultural behemoths to grassroots gems.
The sun has finally got his hat on! Enjoy our top picks of family-friendly events and activities, both indoors and outdoors.
Summer's classical music calendar is filling up nicely! Read our top picks of concerts happening in Manchester and the North.
Books are big this summer, with festival readings, poetry slams, creative writing activities and famous faces all putting in an appearance.
All signs point toward June being a scorcher of a month, so let’s take a look at all things summery food and drink.
From literary activities to brilliant independent shops, keep your minds and homes filled with the good stuff this month.
Check out our updated guide for lively theatre festivals, rip-roaring rooftop circus and dreamy outdoor shows.
We look at the ingenious, atmospheric outdoor screenings popping up across the North this summer.
