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Revolution Retrospective at The Stoller Hall
Part of this year’s Manchester Literature Festival, this special event sees actor Timothy West read poetry from Russia to complement songs by some of the Motherland’s most celebrated composers, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Rachmaninov and Prokofiev.
The Manchester Festive Happening: A Gospel Christmas at Albert Hall
Manchester Camerata’s Manchester Festive Happening takes a gospel turn this year, with the AMC Gospel Choir joining the orchestra at the Albert Hall. Expect carols and hymns both traditional and with a gospel turn for a festive concert that should warm hearts.
UpClose: Hugo Ticciati – Spiritualism and Minimalism at Manchester Cathedral
The atmospheric Manchester Cathedral provides the perfect setting for this concert, themed around spiritualism and minimalism. Hugo Ticciati, a violinist who takes a holistic approach to music, and visual theatre company Clod Ensemble will tackle works by Arvo Pärt, Vasks and Haydn.
Manchester District Guides
Burton Road, West Didsbury, Manchester
Burton Road is the heart of West Didsbury, a beautifully maintained leafy hubbub of shops,…
Beech Road Chorlton, Manchester
It may not quite have the reputation of Benefits Street, but Beech Road in Chorlton…
Didsbury, Manchester
Follow Oxford Road South through the Curry Mile, along Wilmslow Road, past Platt Fields Park…
Chorlton, Manchester
This left-leaning suburb a few miles south of Manchester’s city centre (and only ten minutes…
Cheetham Hill, Manchester
As an area, Cheetham Hill gets a pretty bad rep. The foreboding architecture of Strangeways…
Tib Street, Manchester
It’s not often that you find a street you could while away a whole day…
Manchester Visitor Guides
Music Venues in Manchester
Manchester is still a great place to watch new and innovative music – so here’s a guide to where to watch the best live music in the city.
Afternoon Tea in Manchester
The finest places in Manchester to sip Darjeeling, eat dainty finger sandwiches and slap extra clotted cream on a freshly baked scone.
Second Hand Shopping
We’ve trawled the stalls to find the best second hand shopping in Manchester. From vintage fashions to…
Chinatown Manchester Restaurants
Head over to Manchester’s Chinatown and you’ll be spoilt for choice. That famous Faulkner Street arch looks down on some of the city’s most exciting eateries. Here are five of the best.
Museums in Manchester
Manchester is studded with fantastic museums – read our picks of the best here.
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