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Emirates Old Trafford is an award-winning, sustainable and multi-purpose venue with a reputation for delivering inspirational conferences, meetings and much more.
What's on near Emirates Old Trafford.
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Camille Walala: Square Eyes at Lowry
Lowry celebrates its 25th anniversary with a spectacular splash of colour from internationally renowned French artist Camille Walala.
Free entry
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at The Lowry
Step through the wardrobe and experience an icy, magic and mystical adventure.
From £19
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Opera North: La bohème at Lowry
Opera North bring three productions to The Lowry this November – La Bohème, Susanna and the family-friendly Big Opera Mystery.
From £24.00
Opera North: The Big Opera Mystery at Lowry
Opera North invite families to don their detective hats and help catch an expert thief on the loose in this new musical adventure.
From £16.00
Peter Barlow’s Cigarette at the Carlton Club
Our favourite “afternoon of alternative poetries” Peter Barlow’s Cigarette marks its 50th event with a bumper four-strong line-up on 22 November.
Free entry
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The Gruffalo’s Child at Z-arts
Sneak into the deep dark wood with The Gruffalo’s Child in 2026.
From £14.70
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Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts
A magical adventure in a topsy-turvy wonderland awaits.
From £12.00
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The Snowy Day
This winter, families with little ones are invited into a shimmering world of snow and discovery with the new production of The Snowy Day.
From £10.00Where to go near Emirates Old Trafford.
Manchester
Hotel Football
Hotel Football sits opposite Manchester United’s Old Trafford Stadium. Owned by the Class of 92 Group of former United players. It’s the first of many developments the group have planned…
Manchester
Victoria Warehouse
Victoria Warehouse is an emblem of Manchester’s industrial past – and its cultural future.
Manchester
Stretford Foodhall
A one-stop-shop, Stretford Foodhall is a place for those who like to eat, drink and shop with a guilt-free conscience. Whether you fancy visiting to sample some delicious street food or to top up your refillable containers, Stretford Foodhall is well worth a visit.
Manchester
Ordsall Hall
Ordsall Hall is a spectacularly-preserved Tudor mansion and museum – one of only eight such houses in Lancashire – and is supposedly haunted by the broken-hearted White Lady.
The Quays
Helly Hansen Watersports Centre
Water sports centre in Salford Quays a real find for the serious swimmers of the city.
Manchester
The Hillary Step
A great little pub which is also a microbrewery. Much loved by locals, it has a great selection of beer and plays great music, with live jazz at the weekends.
Manchester
House Of Habesha
Wholesome Ethiopian and Eritrean food courtesy of this fast-growing street food vendor.
Manchester
Kargo MKT
Mighty food hall in Salford Quays, with around twenty street food vendors, serving a huge range of cuisines.
Manchester
11 Central
11 Central is a new bar and microbrewery launched by local brewing legends SEVEN BRO7HERS BREWING CO at the Central Bay site in Salford.
MediaCityUK
Blanconero
High-level Italian food in Salford Quays, with no less than seven different lasagnas to choose from.
Manchester
Central Bay
Central Bay is a new waterfront dining and drinking destination at Quayside MediaCity, opening summer 2023.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Family things to do in the North
Get ready for a suitably spooky October, with Pumpkin delight, theatre, workshops and all sorts of hair-raising fun!
Cinema in the North
It's busy month across the cinemas of the north as Halloween programming leads into two of the region's biggest film festivals.
Exhibitions in the North
In galleries around the North this autumn, you'll find tactile sculptures, Treasures with a capital 'T' and plant magic.
Tours and Activities in the North
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
Music in the North
From New York’s experimental underground to the most exciting sounds coming from local scenes, we're lining up a noisy autumn of gigs.
Theatre in the North
Picks this month include bold visual art, wondrous opera and cinematic dance - plus a touch of ghostly storytelling for the Halloween season.
Literature Events in the North
One to add to your TBR pile, our latest round-up is a bumper edition and features some amazing events in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and beyond...