One hundred years after the sinking of a ship in local waters a mysterious fog rolls in, bringing with it strange events and spectral figures. A roll-call of genre favourites – Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh and Adrienne Barbeau – attempt to solve the mystery, with Carpenter providing a supernatural atmosphere and a spine-tingling score.
The sudden disappearance of the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 and the real-life experience of dementia are woven together in this meditative performance from Rimini Protokoll.
from £10.00
Balmy Army, a movement for youth-led mental health, presents their rebellious exhibition at HOME, as part of MIF23.
Expect dance, theatre and song in this musical world premiere performance of Larry Mitchell and Ned Asta’s cult 1977 novel.
from £10.00
Cultplex goes back to the source with this earth shaking Japanese movie double bill.
from £10.58
New film festival GASP! is dedicated to showcasing diversity in horror, filled with werewolves and scream queens, killer clowns and queer classics.
from £5.00
Claire Denis’ masterful reworking of Herman Melville is sensual and dangerous.
from £8
Visionary filmmaker Jenn Nkiru turns her attention to Manchester with a brand new short film.
free entry
Moonlight Flicks up camp in the picturesque surrounds of Chester Cathedral this summer.
from £13.50
The Village Screen pop up at Kenwood Hall for outdoor movies and silent discos.
from £14.00
Watch the stars under the stars at Blackpool’s Stanley Park this September.
from £15.50
Brand new this year, The Bay International Film Festival is set to delight movie buffs from Morecambe and beyond.
from £5.00
We go all in on festivals, with a round-up of everything from city-spanning giants to grassroots gems you may not know about.
There's no rest for the art lover - this month brings outdoor sculpture, musings on water, political drawings and Liverpool Biennial 2023!
Summer's classical music calendar is filling up nicely! Read our top picks of concerts happening in Manchester and the North.
The sun has finally got his hat on! Enjoy our top picks of family-friendly events and activities, both indoors and outdoors.
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.