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Not many cities have had as much influence on the world as Manchester. Culture and art is this city’s heart and now it’s time to welcome back Manchester. It’s time to restart. Starting in spring and growing throughout the year, the city’s arts scene has something to add joy to everyone’s life.
Culture is what makes life worth living, no matter what artform you love. From interactive exhibitions, beautiful watercolours to exhilarating live music, Manchester does the arts like no other city on earth. Below you’ll find some of the life-affirming events set to take over the city in the coming months. The people of Manchester have new stories to share and new people to meet. The interval’s over, it’s time to return to your seats.
For the past twelve months, most of us have been limited to four walls, living in a smaller world than we ever expected. But the world is back out there, your old hobbies await and new passions call. Now is the time to try out all those experiences you always planned but never had the time. The world is your oyster and we should never take it for granted again.
But more importantly, Manchester is your stage. The outside world will host countless fascinating performances and activities. The tables have turned so let’s dance on them again.
Spend a day in the city and it rapidly becomes apparent just how much it has reinvented its industrial past into a new, trendsetting present – and an ambitious future. There’s plenty of things to do in Manchester, from award-winning theatre and exhibitions to exciting food and drink offers, not to mention thriving literature and music scenes.
Manchester Jazz Festival returns with 10 days of the best northern, national and international contemporary jazz this May.
Expect everything from community feasts, vintage markets, water sports, live music and performance, right across MediaCity and Salford Quays this September. A new free festival for everyone.
Always forward-thinking, entertaining and provocative, the ever-brilliant Rambert invite audiences to change their perception of the world. And we’ve got a special ticket offer for Creative Tourist readers too.
Rich in conversation and circling resolution, The White Card is a new play that poses the question: how does society progress when whiteness remains invisible.
Art and creativity meet health once again in this year’s edition of SICK! Festival, with an outstanding international arts programme right on our doorstep.
Dust down your tail-feathers and get out on the streets for carnival, community and an exuberant celebration of Manchester.
Prepare for scandal and decadence as you are transported to 18th century Venice with the Northern Ballet’s sensational story of Casanova.
From classical and jazz, acoustic, electric and even Flamenco, Manchester Guitar Festival will feature some of the finest guitar music talent from around the world.
This June, head to RHS Garden Bridgewater for a weekly series of entertaining and thought-provoking after-hours talks, discussions and workshops.
Written by the award-winning actress Maxine Peake, the true story of Beryl Burton, one of the world’s greatest unsung sporting heroes will be brought to life on the Coliseum stage.
Welcome Back Manchester. It's Time To Restart.
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