What's on near Robinsons Brewery
Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
Free entry
Santiago Yahuarcani’s otherworldly visions come to the Whitworth, in the artist’s first international solo show as part of MIF25.
Free entry
One of London’s most hyped bands of the last few years, Bar Italia are playing Band on the Wall in support of their latest album, Some Like It Hot.
From £19.45
The RNCM launches its second Inspirational Artists series, spotlighting a huge range of touring musicians and ensembles, each bringing something unique to the stage.
From £12.50
The RNCM unleashes a season of daring stories, fearless players and performances ranging from jazz and opera to film scores and full-blown orchestral spectacle.
From £8
RNCM Opera performs Prokofiev’s L’Amour des Trois Oranges – a zesty, irreverent antidote to operatic solemnity.
From £15.00
New Queers Eve takes over all three floors of The Deaf Institute, turning the building into Dandy’s end-of-year playground.
From £5.00
For families who refuse to settle for beige buffets and early bedtimes, Raver Tots brings proper club energy to Freight Island this New Year’s Eve.
From £15Where to go near Robinsons Brewery
Miru Mill is an event space and micro-factory based at Churchgate Mill in Stockport.
Bohemian Arts Club is a chic and intimate cocktail bar in Stockport owned by Blossoms singer Tom and Katie Ogden.
Where The Light Gets In one of the North’s most singular restaurants. Upscale dining unlike anywhere else.
Find quality authentic vintage clothing and accessories for men and women, vintage jewellery, homewares, decorative items, textiles, luggage, furniture, curios and collectables, and unexpected delights you never knew you wanted, all at this pop-up village in Stockport every month.
A historic covered market that also hosts excellent monthly vintage fairs.
Historic house in Stockport with original Jacobean staircase now open as a museum.
This Stockport-based modern food hall has a beer-focused bar and plenty of food stalls to satisfy all tastes.
20th Century Stores is a vintage shop in Stockport featuring a collection of specialist independent vintage traders.
Underbank is a new multi-storey bar, venue and kitchen for Stockport.
A mile long historical landmark based underneath the city of Stockport which was first built in World War II to protect the residents.
Carved into the natural sandstone cliffs, the intriguing network of underground tunnels offers visitors an unparalleled insight into life in wartime Britain in the 1940’s.
Culture Guides
There's no shortage of great films out at the moment, whether you're looking for the latest blockbuster, that hot arthouse flick fresh from Cannes or a cosy classic.
Manchester’s closing out the year – and looking to the new one – with a run of gigs from some of the country’s best underground exports.
Manchester’s family‑friendly scene is buzzing this season with storytelling, theatre, and hands‑on fun for all ages.
This winter theatre round‑up captures the festive spirit across the North, with everything from family‑friendly musicals to modern twists on seasonal classics.
In galleries around the North this autumn, you'll find tactile sculptures, Treasures with a capital 'T' and plant magic.
Hear ye, hear ye. Take some eating-out tips from our wintertime guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.