June

Creative Tourist Last Updated 9 May 2023

Summer’s here and culturally curious people of all ages have a huge choice of things to do in Manchester and the North. Take a look at some of our highlights below, as well as our guides to Summer Festivals, Wild Swimming, Outdoor Art, Adventure Activities and Places to Eat Outside in Manchester.

Some of our standout events this June include The National Festival of Making, Roger Waters at AO Arena, and, of course, Manchester International Festival, which kicks off towards the end of the month.

Seasonal Guides

Back away from the high street and support some of Manchester’s best independent makers, sellers and curators this Christmas.

Makers, bakers and curators will be out in force this festive season as the North’s best Christmas Markets whirr into action.

Don’t worry about the calories, the holidays are coming so that means it’s time to eat, drink, be merry for Christmas 2023.

As the big day approaches, you can count on theatres and concert halls across the North to pull out all the festive stops.

Our editors’ biannually updated list of some of the best-looking arts and cultural events in Manchester and the North in 2023.

If you’re looking for alternative or interesting things to do over Christmas in Manchester and the North, look no further.

Our guide to the best things to do with kids this Christmas to keep little and big giddy-kippers out of trouble (and the selection box).

Spotlight on

Our guide to the best things to do in the Cumbria and the Lake District, including Penrith, Kendal, Carlisle, Keswick and Cockermouth.

Keep warm with festive feasts, Hollywood stars and 90s nostalgia across the North's cinemas this December.

Provocative new writing, glitzy burlesque and big budget shows, our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.

It might be curl-up-with-a-book season, but there's lots to get out and about for and plenty of events where you can stock up on new reads.

Spotlighting global artists who all, in one way or another, break the mould, we preview the best gigs happening this side of Christmas and beyond.

Festive frolics, monstrous theatre and magical outdoor adventures all feature in our latest picks of things to do with the family.

While rainy late autumn may not be the most energising of seasons, there is plenty of new art to see and inspire this month!

We're unapologetically entering into the Christmas spirit here at Tours and Activities with some alternative festive fun.

The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North for the upcoming winter months.