The cinema at the Printworks has changed its name and owners several times since its inception in 2000. It currently appears as part of the Vue Cinema chain showing mainstream films and the odd popular art house picture.
Experience the history, architecture and folklore surrounding Chetham’s Library in on e of their daily guided tours.
from £6.50
The much-loved Góbéfest returns this June with a joyous showcase of the arts, culture, food and drink of the fabled-region of Transylvania.
Transforming Cathedral Gardens into Little Italy, Festa Italiana Manchester is the country’s biggest festival designed to celebrate Italian food, drink and culture.
free entry
New event designed to bring Manchester’s wine lovers together with a wide selection of wine bars, producers, tastings and more.
from £27.50
Mercurial singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield AKA Waxahatchee performs at New Century in support of her new album, Tigers Blood.
from £29
Step into a world where fairy tales and pop music collides to create some seriously sensational magic.
from £27.50
Every Monday night upstairs at Fierce Bar, The Comedy Vault hosts an outrageously funny open-mic night. Come and try your hand or just to watch and laugh.
free entry
Hear directly from the people powering the music industry in both Manchester and the UK, as well as witnessing some of the North’s upcoming talent at Beyond the Music.
from £16.75
eden is a brand-new botanical inspired all-day dining, drinking and entertainment destination based in The Printworks.
Head to this tiny Italian eatery for an authentic slice of Naples. It majors in mozzarella and the stuff here is a revelation: light, flavoursome, with oily, oozing pesto.
A cleverly-designed bar for those in the know, disguised as a laundrette but containing some top-class beers and cocktails.
Second hand book shop in Manchester city centre.
Hotel Indigo Manchester is an elegant and welcoming hotel in the heart of this vibrant city, with the equally excellent Mamucium as the in-house restaurant.
The celebrity chef isn’t simply known for his appearances on TV panel shows, he’s also a stellar chef, cooking the finest Italian cuisine. This bright open space brings authentic Neapolitan pizza and the best Prosecco to Manchester.
One of the year’s biggest restaurant launches, Skof comes to Manchester’s Noma district, headed up by star of Simon Rogan’s restaurants, chef Tom Barnes.
Federation House in Manchester is a pop-up project space that provides opportunities for artists, artist groups and artist development agencies.
The National Football Museum is now open to the public, ready to show off its impressive array of football-related exhibits and activities.
High-class restaurant next to Victoria Station in Manchester, and attached to Hotel Indigo. Famed for steaks.
Dantzic is a great creative workspace in one of NOMA’s historic warehouse buildings.
Chetham’s Library is one of the must-sees of any visit to Manchester. The library was founded in 1653, and is the oldest public library in the world – but the building dates back even further, to 1421.
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Make bread, throw axes, learn costume design and drink beer like you've never done before in this month's Tours and activities guide.
All-dayers make a strong showing in our latest music picks, from dance music marathons to vibrant showcases of South Asian artistry.
School year, complete! And as we say goodbye to what seems like a rather long summer term, we can look forward to the summer holidays, with lots of exciting activities...
This month we look at Indie Horror Summer, outdoor movies, and a brand new film festival in Sheffield.
Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
In between working out, then working through, your holiday reading pile this summer, find inspiration for your next bookish acquisitions from our selection of live events and exhibitions.
Virginia Woolf and lasers, environmental recovery through wildness and thoughts on motherhood - all this and more in our exhibition top picks!
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
