Tucked away in the heart of West Didsbury is Next Door Gallery, and independent retail gallery with a lot to offer.
Primarily showcasing local talent, as well as regularly hosting events and workshops, this gallery is a joy to visit and a prize possession of its community.
Chorlton Book Festival takes place from Friday 15 September to Saturday 23 September, with a small but no less juicy version for 2023 as Chorlton’s lovely Carnegie library undergoes renovation.
free entry
Discover a community of playful, warm and inspiring individuals in the Edge Theatre’s Introduction to Acting course.
from £69.00
Peter Barlow’s Cigarette is our regular avant-garde poetry fix, serving up a smorgasbord of experimental writing.
free entry
Powerhouse Portraits presents beautiful photographs of the community, past and present, by the people at the heart of it.
free entry
See ‘Traces of Displacement’, the Whitworth’s major new exhibition which uses the gallery’s collection to explore the issue of forced displacement.
free entry
Through a fantastic collection of classical and contemporary artists’ work, ‘(Un)Defining Queer’ examines the use of language, histories and narratives to explore what ‘queer’ really means today. free entry
Renaissance Nuremberg comes alive in this must-see exhibition of prints by Albrecht Dürer, the leading figure of Europe’s print revolution.
free entry
MIF23’s ‘Economics The Blockbuster – It’s not Business as Usual’ at the Whitworth brings together business, art and community needs.
free entry
Formerly known as The Violet Hour, this bar has been revamped to become Saison, with a menu of seasonal small plates and an impressive beer selection.
FOLK is a West Didsbury and Burton Road institution. One of the best spots around for for coffee, food and drinking.
Goodtime Games is the latest arrival to Burton Road. Serving up delicious vegan and vegetarian food alongside a plethora of table top fun.
Great value for excellent food, Volta is a West Didsbury restaurant with a global menu. Real ales on the bar and the Chef of the Year 2015 in the kitchen.
Mary & Archie is a cosy bar on Burton Road in the Manchester suburb of Didsbury.
Traditional and modern Mediterranean sharing plates at this Burton Road tapas bar.
Sett is an art café in West Didsbury, one of the areas many thriving independent businesses.
A shrine to all that is understated and beautiful, Moth is a small independent shop in Didsbury that is well worth a visit.
Simon Rimmer’s Greens is one of the most well-known and respected veggie restaurants in Manchester and the North.
A Taste Of Honey is a charming deli (and CBD store) based in West Didsbury on the popular Burton Road.
Authentic Mediterranean food, including Greek and Lebanese classics, at the heart of Didsbury’s bustling Burton Road.
Albert’s Restaurant & Bar is the right kind of small chain where you know you’ll always enjoy a high-level experience. The Didsbury branch is no exception.
The best new venues and revamped food and drink menus in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.
The end of summer means the start of gig season. From indie legends to the UK’s most exciting young acts, here's who we'll be watching this autumn.
September's a month of witty and playful exhibitions, complete with larger-than-life installations and that rare thing in the art world – humour!
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Halloween's on the horizon, but there are some big film festivals to dive into first.
Get inspired to make the most of Autumn with day trips, pumpkin carving and ghosts in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
School's back and we're heading towards autumn! Here are some of the best family friendly events and activities to keep the kids busy.
With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
