Old Trafford
Creative Tourist
What's on near Old Trafford
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Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet at The Lowry
An explosive new dance production heads to The Lowry, bringing a whole new dimension to The Who’s iconic rock album.
From £23.00
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Myra’s Story at Lowry
Direct from London’s West End, a critically acclaimed play shining a light on homelessness, addiction and resilience through one woman’s unforgettable story.
From £28.50
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Dear England at The Lowry
Don’t miss James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning, big-hearted, ‘pitch-perfect’ celebration of football when it comes to Salford.
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Contemporary Dance at Lowry
From compelling solo shows to awe-inspiring ensemble pieces, Lowry bring another unmissable season of contemporary dance.
From £14.00
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There’s A Monster in Your Show at Lowry
Watch out – there’s a monster on the loose!
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at The Lowry
Step through the wardrobe and experience an icy, magic and mystical adventure.
From £19
The Secret Histories of Rome with Mary Beard at the Lowry
Let yourself be transported back to an ancient time with historian and author Mary Beard as she explores the secret histories of Rome.
Mondo Queero Film Club: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls at the Carlton Club
Mondo Queero Film Club invite audiences to 1970s Hollywood as they go Beyond the Valley of the Dolls.
From £6Where to go near Old Trafford
Manchester
Hotel Football
Hotel Football sits opposite Manchester United’s Old Trafford Stadium. Owned by the Class of 92 Group of former United players. It’s the first of many developments the group have planned…
Manchester
Victoria Warehouse
Victoria Warehouse is an emblem of Manchester’s industrial past – and its cultural future.
Manchester
Stretford Foodhall
A one-stop-shop, Stretford Foodhall is a place for those who like to eat, drink and shop with a guilt-free conscience. Whether you fancy visiting to sample some delicious street food or to top up your refillable containers, Stretford Foodhall is well worth a visit.
Manchester
Emirates Old Trafford.
Emirates Old Trafford is an award-winning, sustainable and multi-purpose venue with a reputation for delivering inspirational conferences, meetings and much more.
Manchester
TeamSport Indoor Karting Trafford Park
Step away from the city centre and discover the thrill of go karting in Trafford Park with TeamSport Indoor Racing and their newly acquired track.
The Quays
Helly Hansen Watersports Centre
Water sports centre in Salford Quays a real find for the serious swimmers of the city.
Manchester
11 Central
11 Central is a new bar and microbrewery launched by local brewing legends SEVEN BRO7HERS BREWING CO at the Central Bay site in Salford.
MediaCityUK
Blanconero
High-level Italian food in Salford Quays, with no less than seven different lasagnas to choose from.
Manchester
Central Bay
Central Bay is a new waterfront dining and drinking destination at Quayside MediaCity, opening summer 2023.
Manchester
Irwell Sculpture Trail
The 33-mile trail, which follows the River Irwell from Salford Quays all the way to Bacup in Pennine Lancashire, has been around for over a decade, but it’s recently been restored and expanded.
Manchester
Pier Eight
at The Lowry
at The Lowry
Pier 8, The Lowry’s in-house fine dining restaurant, is all about fresh produce and bold British flavours
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Music in the North
Gigs are coming in hot this spring – from long-awaited returns to one-off happenings you’ll blink and miss (unless you’re paying attention).
Theatre in the North
Eclectic as ever. You'll find inventive reworkings, world-class contemporary dance and Greater Manchester's inaugural Improv Festival in our guide.
Family things to do in the North
With these lighter, brighter days and warmer temperatures, it's really starting to feel like summer here in the North West!
Tours and Activities in the North
Books, beer and burlesque. Dive into a glorious tangle of joyful happenings.
Food and Drink in the North
The sun is shining in the North, so use our guide to get out there and eat, drink and be merry in it.
Exhibitions in the North
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
Literature Events in the North
We've got laughs and we've got leftfield on the live literature radar this month. Something for everyone, from poets playing with form to short story writers looking long.
Classical Music in the North
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.