The Power of the Placebo Effect at The Lowry

Step through the wardrobe and experience an icy, magic and mystical adventure.

Reckless Sleepers are back with a mind-bending piece of visual theatre where rooms mirror each other, logic unravels, and identities blur.

Let yourself be transported back to an ancient time with historian and author Mary Beard as she explores the secret histories of Rome.

An explosive new dance production heads to The Lowry, bringing a whole new dimension to The Who’s iconic rock album.

Don’t miss James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning, big-hearted, ‘pitch-perfect’ celebration of football when it comes to Salford.

Watch out – there’s a monster on the loose!

Dance, drag and surreal cabaret collide as Lowry Associate Artists, Thick & Tight return to Salford with a bold new take on nature.

Liz Richardson explores community, identity and connection in Local – a candid solo show rooted in real-life stories.

The Museum of Illusions offers a unique experience in Manchester to keep the kids entertained all May Half-Term.

Enjoy family-friendly fun over the half-term holidays.

Explore green spaces, striking architecture, and fascinating stories at Angel Meadow and the Irk Valley, which has a dark past but bright future.

Enjoy a rare visit inside the glorious Heaton Hall, while uncovering the fascinating history of the ‘people’s park’ outside.

Salford Lads Club shot to global fame as the iconic backdrop on The Smiths’ album The Queen is Dead, but its significance goes far beyond its musical ties.

From a hamlet on a road to nowhere to one of Manchester’s most desirable suburbs. What’s the story behind Chorlton-cum-Hardy?

Get literarily lit with Gary Wigglesworth and the Leeds Literary Festival 2025 quiz at Hyde Park bookclub.

The films of Michael Haneke take centre stage at HOME this summer, as audiences are invited to explore the austere, uncompromising visions of the Austrian writer-director.