MadLab

Creative Tourist

Manchester Digital Laboratory (MadLab) is a grassroots innovation organisation, based in the Norther Quarter. Their focus is on science, technology, arts and culture. MadLab support a diverse range of communities and activities – from monthly meetups and courses through to public experimentation with new and emerging technologies.

36-40 Edge Street, Northern QuarterManchesterM4 1HN
Telephone: 0161 839 6324 Visit Now

Opening Hours

  • Monday10:00am - 9:00pm
  • Tuesday10:00am - 9:00pm
  • Wednesday10:00am - 9:00pm
  • Thursday10:00am - 9:00pm
  • Friday10:00am - 9:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

Culture Guides

Music

We go all in on festivals, with a round-up of everything from city-spanning giants to grassroots gems you may not know about.

Exhibitions

There's no rest for the art lover - this month brings outdoor sculpture, musings on water, political drawings and Liverpool Biennial 2023!

Classical Music

Summer's classical music calendar is filling up nicely! Read our top picks of concerts happening in Manchester and the North.

Winnie the Pooh at Manchester Opera House
Families

The sun has finally got his hat on! Enjoy our top picks of family-friendly events and activities, both indoors and outdoors.

Gerry Potter (credit Lee Baxter)
Literature

Books are big this summer, with festival readings, poetry slams, creative writing activities and famous faces all putting in an appearance.

Food and Drink

All signs point toward June being a scorcher of a month, so let’s take a look at all things summery food and drink.

Tours and Activities

From literary activities to brilliant independent shops, keep your minds and homes filled with the good stuff this month.

Theatre in Manchester
Theatre

Check out our updated guide for lively theatre festivals, rip-roaring rooftop circus and dreamy outdoor shows.