The Power of the Placebo Effect at The Lowry

An enchanting exploration of the human heart masterfully danced by Aakash Odedra and Aditi Mangaldas, the great South Asian dancers of their respective generations.

Enjoy a heartwarming which holds friendship and the magic of reading at its core.

‘Jo Lathwood: Making Up’ at the Lowry puts the ethos of sustainability through reuse and redistribution into practice with a brand new site-specific installation.

Searching for something to brighten up January? Look no further than this fast-moving and vibrant display of classical Indian dance.

The award-winning Broadway production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I dances into Salford, following an acclaimed season at The London Palladium.

Pitched perfectly for pre-schoolers, the popular picture book – live on stage – offers a lively and sweet introduction to theatre.

Celebrate some of the most inspiring female icons to have ever lived, when this phenomenal pop musical returns to Salford this Christmas.

Step inside some of your favourite stories at this free exhibition celebrating author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler.

With eye-popping visuals, world-class puppetry and theatrical magic, the multi award-winning show stops at Salford on its first-ever UK tour.

Life of Pi, Fantastically Great Women, and beloved children’s classic Going on a Bear Hunt are among our picks of The Lowry’s festive season.

Satisfy your hunger for knowledge as well as lunch with Scranchester’s food tours of the city centre. You may discover a new favourite hidden gem or learn a bit more about the cultural or historical significance of the food you eat all the time.

Learn some DJ and production skills with DJ Gym Manchester, based in the culturally infused surrounds of Hatch.

Whether you have never put pencil to paper or have been honing your artistic skills for years, Bee Creative studio runs life drawing sessions for people of all abilities.

For those eager to expand their Vegan culinary repertoire the Vegetarian Society Cookery School’s new Vegan Supper Club is a must. With easy to follow instructions from expert tutors you can create sumptuous vegan meals which are then enjoyed as a group.

Sí Manchester’s daily tour is a brilliant way to get an overview of the city with tours running in both English and Spanish.

Try your hand at stand up comedy with an eight week intensive course with Dave Williams in the Frog and Bucket’s School of Comedy.

The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.

Join Stewart and Derbyshire Bird Tours for a calm, friendly and relaxing experience getting close to nature.