There’s something for all occasions at eden, the floral wonderland soon to open at The Printworks. From bottomless brunches to sharing platters, wood-fired grills and authentic pizzas.
Opening in August, it is set across three-floor with an outdoor terrace, providing a sun-kissed hideaway in the city for those al fresco occasions.
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
Dialled In, the artist-led collective dedicated to South Asian expression, return to Manchester with a unique triple bill at Band on the Wall.
Band on the Wall bring people together to make, as well as watch, music. Join them to learn folk tunes from all over the world.
Eat your way through the dairy based delights of Manchester, with the Manchester Cheese Crawl walking tour.
From £25
London-based, Brisbane-born singer-songwriter MF Tomlinson brings album number three, Die To Wake Up From A Dream, to The Castle Hotel.
From £11.00
Sheffield Theatres and the Royal Exchange Theatre join forces to revive Friel’s extraordinary play in a major new co-production, directed by Elizabeth Newman.
From £12.00
A joyous, tap-dancing classic returns – Singin’ in the Rain lights up Christmas 2025 at the Royal Exchange.
From £10.00
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
Chain cinema showing mainstream films, located in Manchester’s Printworks complex.
Kōdo, a secret bar like no other. It is all about discovery. The only way to enter is with a special code, which changes weekly.
A cleverly-designed bar for those in the know, disguised as a laundrette but containing some top-class beers and cocktails.
Head to this tiny Italian eatery for an authentic slice of Naples. It majors in mozzarella and the stuff here is a revelation: light, flavoursome, with oily, oozing pesto.
Second hand book shop in Manchester city centre.
The celebrity chef isn’t simply known for his appearances on TV panel shows, he’s also a stellar chef, cooking the finest Italian cuisine. This bright open space brings authentic Neapolitan pizza and the best Prosecco to Manchester.
Hotel Indigo Manchester is an elegant and welcoming hotel in the heart of this vibrant city, with the equally excellent Mamucium as the in-house restaurant.
We visit Skof, Manchester’s most raved-about new restaurants, mere hours before 2025’s Michelin Guide announcement.
Federation House in Manchester is a pop-up project space that provides opportunities for artists, artist groups and artist development agencies.
The National Football Museum is now open to the public, ready to show off its impressive array of football-related exhibits and activities.
Dantzic is a great creative workspace in one of NOMA’s historic warehouse buildings.
Good for lunch, brunch and excellent coffee (plus: nice interior design).
Galleries around the North are gearing up for a new season of exhibitions - from iconic art prizes to smaller, artist-led gems.
This month we recommend a season of Film noir, cult Australian movies and a huge celebration of DIY community cinema.
This season’s theatre is gloriously eclectic: from radical cabaret and reinvented classics to new musicals and boundary-pushing performance.
From corrupted shoegaze to experimental electronica, post-hardcore to Indian classical, these are the shows that should be on your radar.
"Tours, tours, tours!" If this month's Tours and Activities guide were a sentient speaking person, this is what it would say.
Take some eating-out tips from our August guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
September and beyond brings culture, theatre, disgusting history and loads of fun.
