Rebellion Festival Blackpool is the UKs largest independent punk festival!
With over 300 bands, 6 indoor stages, a literary festival, punk art exhibition and an electric atmosphere, this is a must-do summer celebration.
White Cloth Hall is a new food and drink project, based in a Grade II listed venue in Leeds city centre.
Musu is a modern Japanese restaurant and bar in Manchester City Centre, specialising in awe-inspiring food. We take an advance look at their festive menu.
An independent wine bar and bottle shop, specialising in natural wine and fancy snacks.
First Leeds, now Manchester. Expect picture perfect ramen, gyoza and cocktails at the upcoming restaurant and cocktail bar.
A centuries-old inn, serving up hearty traditional food in North Yorkshire.
Seconds is the new carvery at Freight Island, based around hearty Sunday roast dinners.
Allpress at NOMA is a home to all things coffee, with a café and seasonal menu incorporating locally sourced ingredients.
Highly-regarded Turkish cuisine at a huge, stylish venue in Cheetham Hill.
The Municipal Hotel MGallery is a hotel in the heart of Liverpool city centre, at a Grade II listed heritage building formerly home to Liverpool Council.
Stitched Up is a haven of haberdashery with an underlying message of sustainability in Stretford Mall.
Forty-Seven is a luxury boutique hotel on Peter Street in Manchester city centre, above the high-end Indian restaurant Asha’s.
An independent bookshop specialising in literature across the LGBTIQA+ spectrum
From novels to children’s books, YA to memoirs, non-fiction to graphic novels… there’s a whole range of specialist queer literature to be found at The Bookish Type.
MIF23’s ‘Economics The Blockbuster – It’s not Business as Usual’ at the Whitworth brings together business, art and community needs.
free entry
The BFI London Film Festival comes to Manchester, inviting you to experience the world’s best new films.
from £11.15
Taking over the stunning Grade II listed Victoria Baths this October, Indy Man Beer Con brings together the best breweries from across the world.
from £14.50
York’s most unique festival! The doors to around 70 buildings will be thrown open free of charge for this two day celebration of heritage.
free entry
Celebrating the Dales’ delicious produce, with local businesses throughout the National Park hosting events such as menus and tastings, themed dishes and cookery courses.
free entry
Light Night Leeds is a chance to see the city’s most loved locations in a brand new light, bringing cutting-edge artwork and giant installations to Leeds each year.
free entry
One of the UK’s largest urban music festivals, Lancaster Music Festival hosts hundreds of performances in 60 venues around the historic city of Lancaster.
free entry
We’re crowning October the month of painting prizes! From Birkenhead to Huddersfield, biennials are showcasing the best of contemporary painting.
With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
From post punk legends to the leading lights of modern shoegaze, read about the most exciting artists playing in Manchester and the North this autumn.
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
The best new venues and revamped food and drink menus in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.
Get inspired to make the most of autumn with day trips, pumpkin carving and ghosts in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
Halloween's on the horizon, but there are some big film festivals to dive into first.
School's back and we're heading towards autumn! Here are some of the best family friendly events and activities to keep the kids busy.
