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 its 40th anniversary, esea contemporary looks forward rather than back with a group exhibition that probes ideas of transition.
Free entry
Explore the fascinating history of Brutalism in Manchester, while also exploring the movement’s wider intentions and ideals.
From £20.00
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
Join Jonathan Schofield Tours and explore dark side of Manchester with shocking stories, grubby stories and hilarious stories.
From £20.00
Create stunning pottery, jewellery, sketches, watercolours and more with the vast array of craft workshops at MCDC.
From £45.00
14 artists from the Design-Nation’s North West Hub explore material, process and place in distinct ways.
Free entry
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.
Kelly Lee Owens brings her dreampoppy electronica to Band on the Wall as part of this year’s BBC Radio 6 Music Festival.
From £30
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).
This month’s theatre highlights span dystopian classics, political thrillers and bold new opera.
There's no shortage of great films out at the moment, whether you're looking for the latest blockbuster, that hot arthouse flick fresh from Cannes or a cosy classic.
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
This month’s live music picks move between ambitious new work, grassroots celebrations and a few memorable settings.
Spring has arrived, bringing with it al fresco dining and a rush of high-profile food and drink-related events in Manchester.
Across Manchester and Salford, exhibitions are thinking hard about how things are made – and how materials carry stories.
Whether you’re after storybook theatre, museum wanderings or illusion-bending play spaces, there’s plenty to keep curiosity ticking through winter and beyond.
