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Ian Jones, Food and Drink EditorLebanese bakery serving the best cakes and confectionary on Curry Mile.
Lebanese bakery serving the best cakes and confectionary on Curry Mile.
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play freely in the fresh air, while exploring nature and the outdoors with family and friends.
free entryFeaturing over 70 events and spanning 5 months, the award-winning Muslim Arts and Culture Festival returns for 2024.
free entryTake a closer look at the Whitworth Art Gallery’s collection and architecture with free gallery tours.
free entryGet ready for the 2024 Whitworth exhibitions programme – from textiles and painting to video and Turner prize nominees.
free entryThe Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
free entryElephant Gym bring their patchwork of jazz, contemporary math- and post-rock to Manchester this May in support of their new album, World.
from £17.75Head to Manchester Poetry Library for the first of three events in its brand-new spring/summer poetry reading series – which not only features prize-winning poets but is also completely free.
free entryTaking the power of love on the road, IDLES bring their latest album TANGK, their most ambitious and striking record yet, to Manchester.
from £42.15Mughli, the best Rusholme Indian restaurant by a Curry Mile
Modern cafe and restaurant on Manchester’s Curry Mile. encouraging
Humble restaurant on Curry Mile that serves superb quality food.
The Giving Tree is a cafe and community hub based in Rusholme, a short walk from the city centre.
One of the most highly-rated places to eat on Curry Mile, this modest takeaway has fans all over the UK thanks to its exceptional food.
Re-opened in 2010 after a £1.3m renovation, the Gallery of Costume in Manchester’s Rusholme houses one of the most important costume collections in Britain
Korean home cooking on Manchester’s Upper Brook Street.
This much-loved gallery-in-a-park is open for business, showcasing some of the city’s finest contemporary and historic exhibitions.
Victoria Baths no longer functions as a ‘water palace’ and Turkish Baths, but the Grade II-listed building hosts regular events and is a stunning visit, with stained glass, terracotta tiles and mosaic floors.
Platt Fields Park in Fallowfield is steeped in history, the land having been acquired by the Platt family in 1225.
The Pankhurst Centre houses a small museum and heritage centre that remains as a legacy to the Pankhurst family and the Suffragette movement born in this city.
Chuck Gallery is the first private art space in North West England dedicated to the promotion of contemporary African art in Manchester and beyond. Our focus is the provision of a varied collection of high quality, original and exceptional artwork
From spotlights on indie presses to big hitters brought to you by the bookshops, festivals and libraries, you'll find plenty to whet your wordy whistle this month.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
From creative adventures, museum experiences and spectacular theatre, check out what's on for the family in Manchester and 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.
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North to visit in 2024.