What's on near Amma’s Canteen
Within Chorlton’s Southern Cemetery lie fascinating stories, beautiful architectural details, and the inspiration behind one of The Smith’s best songs.
From £20.00
Angela Robinson’s sapphic spy satire continues its ascent to cult movie status at The Carlton Club this July.
From £0.00
Back for 2025, Trafford’s flagship arts festival returns to Waterside for six days of experiential performance and cultural delight.
Refract returns to Waterside this July with a genre-spanning music programme that’s as playful and unpredictable as the festival itself – and much of it is completely free.
From £0.00
Hulme’s Green Island Festival brings a three-part series of events to Hulme Garden Centre and the iconic NIAMOS.
From £25
Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
Free entry
Santiago Yahuarcani’s otherworldly visions come to the Whitworth, in the artist’s first international solo show as part of MIF25.
Free entry
The Whitworth presents the vibrant textile works of Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, which capture the history and daily lives of Roma communities.
Free entryWhere to go near Amma’s Canteen
Popular Caribbean restaurant in the heart of Chorlton.
The Yoga rooms in Chorlton offers a broad range of in-person and online classes, catering to every level and goal.
A small green space on Chorlton’s popular Beech Road with children’s play area.
A tiny, carefully curated independent store in Chorlton.
The Laundrette specialises in pizzas, carbs, cocktails and more carbs.
97 is a smart new cocktail bar from the team behind Tariff & Dale and The Lead Station, based on Beech Road in Chorlton.
The Jane Eyre Chorlton is a charming independent venue, serving up superb cocktails and small plates in South Manchester.
Pub on the corner of Chorlton’s Beech Road with a good selection of ales and an excellent beer garden.
A vibrant community space in Chorlton, St Werburgh’s Church Hall hosts regular events.
Primarily showcasing local talent, as well as regularly hosting events and workshops, this gallery is a joy to visit and a prize possession of its community.
A nature reserve between Chorlton and Sale, perfect for summer strolls and getting yourself immersed in the great outdoors (without actually leaving the city).
A volunteer-run cafe with all profits going to causes to dedicated to world peace.
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