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Manchester After Hours 2018

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Culture Guides

Cinema

Christmas programming, Japanese classics and the latest new releases coming to a screen near you this December.

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Exhibitions

With autumn in full swing, we may be missing the daylight but there are plenty of fantastic exhibitions this month to indulge your senses.

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Magical Father Christmas Experience at Wythenshawe Hall

Families

Christmas is just around the corner and we can almost smell those delicious mince pies, as we round up some of the best family activities and fun days out taking place across Manchester and the North throughout the festive season. 

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Writer and musician Anthony Joseph. Image: Bunny Bread/@icreatenotdestroy

Literature

There are plenty of writerly launches, open mics, literature festivals, pre-Christmas book fairs and festive readings to pop into your diary, some online, some in person – and some both.

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BC Camplight

Music

Manchester’s music scene in on glorious form as we head into winter, with artists and audiences reconnecting in ecstatic style. Here are our highlights from the city’s chock-a-block gig calendar.

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Bree Smith (Glinda) in The Wiz at Hope Mill Theatre. Theatre in Manchester.

Theatre

All-sung comedy thrillers, joyous musicals and our pick of the pantos. Our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.

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Classical Music in Manchester and the North

We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester and the north.

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Embankment Kitchen

Food and Drink in Manchester and the North

We’re cramming two seasons of festive cheer into one as we present our top Christmas menus and cocktail lists in Manchester and the North.

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Tours and Activities

There is plenty to make, see and do in the winter months. This month’s top picks include soul-warming folk clubs, clay workshops and jewellery making.

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