What's on near Moston Small Cinema
Oldham Coliseum move down the road with a production of Jim Cartwright’s festive play filled with northern lights.
From £15.00
Mark Farrelly channels Derek Jarman in a vivid solo performance about risk, creativity and living without compromise.
From £14.50
Max Frisch’s darkly comic play The Fire Raisers arrives courtesy of new Manchester company We Merry Dancers in co-production with HER Productions.
From £15.00
Neil Young is opening his 2026 UK and European tour in Manchester, stepping into Heaton Park with his newest band, The Chrome Hearts.
From £89.60
Join Craft Beer Tour Manchester for a journey through some of the cities best local breweries and artisanal beer serving bars. Discover the personality of Manchester’s beer through a diverse
From £45
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.
After a sold-out night earlier this year, Me Gusta Collective is back at Band on the Wall for the big one: New Year’s Eve.
From £10
Fusing West African funk and disco with modern post-punk and electro, Ibibio Sound Machine inject some much-needed energy into January.
From £29Where to go near Moston Small Cinema
Situated in Blackley, Boggart Hole Clough is an urban park where all ages can boat, play, fish and walk.
A modern community library space in North Manchester which is shared with North Manchester Sixth Form College.
Manchester Communication Academy is a mixed, non-selective school serving local children.
The Loft is an intimate, industrial-style club tucked away on the edge of Manchester city centre. Known for its impeccable sound system and low-key vibe.
Vermilion isn’t a shy, retiring type of restaurant – it’s bold, glam and sometimes silly.
The HSBC UK National Cycling Centre was Britain’s first indoor Olympic cycling track, and since it opened in 1994, has become one of the World’s finest and fastest board tracks.
Phillips park is was one of the first municipal parks in the UK. It has a combination of woodland, fields and is home to extensive wildlife.
The Arena has a regular programme of arts and entertainment including live music, concerts, comedy and dances with stage shows and national tours. With two licensed bars this is the perfect location for a great night out.
Abraham Moss Community School is a mixed all-through school located on a 19-hectare site situated on Crescent Road in the Crumpsall/Cheetham Hill district of North Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, next to the Abraham Moss Metrolink station.
The Ukrainian Cultural Centre has been at the heart of the Ukrainian Community in Manchester and the surrounding areas for over 60 years.
Chadderton Town Hall is a magnificent example of Edwardian architecture . Built in 1912/13 in the style of ‘English Renaissance’ and recently restored maintaining its traditional features in regal reds
Accommodating 23,500 people, Manchester’s Co-op Live is the UK’s biggest indoor arena, complete with an innovative smart bowl design.
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