Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.
Manchester’s first ever Japanese sake bar, Monkey Trio, is unique in the city. Japanese inspired cocktails, Japanese beers and sophisticated decor make an evening spent in Monkey Trio one of quiet luxury and new experiences.
Santiago Yahuarcani’s otherworldly visions come to the Whitworth, in the artist’s first international solo show as part of MIF25.
Free entry
The Whitworth celebrates the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth with ‘JMW Turner: In Light and Shade’, showcasing his works on paper.
Free entry
Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
Free entry
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair is back, with gorgeous designs and wonderful workshops, set in the glamour of Manchester’s Victoria Baths.
From £7.50
Our favourite “afternoon of alternative poetries” Peter Barlow’s Cigarette is back for the Autumn/Winter season, and it’s bringing a very special bumper four-strong line-up to the Carlton Club.
Free entry
I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell is an immersive exhibition taking over the Grade II*-listed Elizabeth Gaskell’s House all summer and into autumn as part of the ten-year celebrations.
From £8.50
Epic architecture, hidden green spaces and ideas that changed the world. Explore the rich history of achievement at The University of Manchester.
From £20.00
The internationally acclaimed artist collective bring Telescope, a live performance that turns personal belongings into a window on memory, value and belonging.
Free entry
The first all-vegan desserts parlour in the North, also sold at high-profile venues such as the Deaf Institute, Greens, Croma and more.
Herbivorous is an independent vegan restaurant, with this new permanent venue now open in Withington.
Cafe, bar, gallery and venue in Withington
Withington is home to Fuel Cafe, who serve only vegetarian and vegan food, as well as hosting quiz nights and lively open mics. They are well known for their hangover busting, meat free, full breakfast menu, and the decor is pleasantly found-object-eclectic.
Wilderness Records has equal amounts of comfort and thrills, with their extensive genre spanning vinyl collection that sits along side a great place to grab a cosy coffee.
A social enterprise cum neighbourhood venue in the heart of Withington. Expect anything from pop up food events, to vintage markets, to film screenings and art sessions.
Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen is a meat-free Chinese restaurant in Manchester’s Withington.
Withington’s Lentils and Lather is a top destination for a wide range of sustainable, plastic-free and zero waste products.
Cafe, bar, and live music venue in Fallowfield. Also hosts regular film nights and literature events.
Platt Fields Market Garden is an excellent spot for both eating and buying fresh local produce to take home.
Chancellors Hotel is a Grade II listed Victorian mansion located in South Manchester surrounded by five acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, in a relaxed, scenic and picturesque setting.
A Taste Of Honey is a charming deli (and CBD store) based in West Didsbury on the popular Burton Road.
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 this month bursts with contrasts - from bold new writing and Black History Month highlights to contemporary arts and reimagined classics.
Galleries in the North are far from spooky this October - instead you'll find tactile sculptures, plant magic and curatorial experiments.
A host of Halloween horrors, experimental shorts, plus pioneering black British cinema make our October Cinema Guide.
Take some eating-out tips from our October guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
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...
