Blueprint Studios
Sadie Pearson
Professional rehearsal and recording studios in Salford, Manchester.
These walls have seen the likes of Elbow, Johnny Marr, Paul Heaton, Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg and Smokey Robinson to name a few.
What's on near Blueprint Studios
Hang The DJ at Treehouse Manchester
After 27 years, the groundbreaking nightlife documentary Hang The DJ takes us back to the nineties dance scene.
from £25.00
Bombed and Besieged: Manchester at War
Marking the anniversary of the Christmas Blitz, this walking tour explores Manchester’s history of conflict, from the English Civil Wars to the World Wars and beyond.
from £20.00
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Cocktail Tasting Masterclass at The Botanist
You can get the behind the bar and mix with the best of them in a cocktail making masterclass from The Botanist on Deansgate.
from £39.95
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Look for a Book
Kick off Festival of Libraries 2025 with out-of-this-world book searching across Manchester.
free entry
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May Day Makers Markets at People’s History Museum
PHM’s first ever makers markets promise an abundance of local talent selling handcrafted wares, live entertainment and an array of exciting workshops to take part in.
free entry
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Chetham’s Medieval Buildings
Join an access-all-areas guided tour of Chetham’s Library and the surrounding school – among the most venerable buildings in the North West.
from £20.00
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MIF25: Liberation at the Royal Exchange Theatre
Happening as part of MIF25, Liberation is a bold new play inspired by real events in Black British history, bringing politics, power, and personal struggles to life on stage.
from £20.00Where to go near Blueprint Studios
Salford
Oceans Apart Gallery
Oceans Apart is an artist studios and exhibition space in Salford. Its organisers are dedicated to contemporary painting and seek to present and champion the diversity of the practice today.
Salford
Black Friar
To celebrate its third birthday, The Black Friar is running a series of
Salford
Kallos Cafe & Wine Bar
Kallos is a Greek restaurant and wine bar in Salford, serving up exquisite dishes throughout the day and evening.
Salford
Tenancy house, Salford
Quarantine contemporary theatre company presents a year-long, curated series of artist residencies and events in a rented house on the border of Salford and Manchester.
Manchester
ShinDigger Brewing Co
Local brewery set up in 2012 by two Manchester University students, Paul and George. They specialise in easy-to-drink session beers made from natural fruit extracts.
Chapel Street
First Chop Brewing Arm
Crafty brewers during the day and live music venue at night, operating out of a railway arch in sunny Salford with a secret garden.
Salford
The River Restaurant
at The Lowry Hotel
at The Lowry Hotel
We explore the autumn menu at the on-site restaurant at one of Manchester’s best hotels.
Manchester
Embankment Kitchen Restaurant & Bar
The Embankment Kitchen serves up modern seasonal dishes in a great-looking space on the edge of Manchester city centre.
Salford
Paradise Works
Paradise Works is an artists’ studio and gallery space on the boarder of Salford and Manchester, established in April 2017.
Manchester
PS Mirabel
PS Mirabel is an artist run project and exhibition space in the centre of Manchester.
Manchester
PAPER Gallery
PAPER is an artist-led, commercial gallery based in Manchester and represents a range of emerging and mid-career artists whose practice is based around the medium of paper.
City Centre
Bunker Gallery
Bunker Gallery is an artist-led space in Manchester curated by Catflap Collective.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
Literature Events in the North
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.
Cinema in the North
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Family things to do in the North
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Food and Drink in the North
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Music in the North
Open air clubs, new festivals and long-awaited gigs. The North West's live music scene is heating up this spring.
Exhibitions in the North
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
Tours and Activities in the North
We've got many a good time in store this month as we round up the best walking tours, cultural classes and makers markets in the land.