What's on near Shudehill Metrolink Station
This Irish folk six-piece released a stark and often beautiful debut EP that gives little hint of their “feral, snarling” live show.
From £21.00
Sweetie darling, join Make A Scene for a night celebrating Jennifer Saunders’ iconic sitcom Absolutely Fabulous, Hosted by Dragula’s Anna Phylactic and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’s Banksie.
From £15.00
Create stunning pottery, jewellery, sketches, watercolours and more with the vast array of craft workshops at MCDC.
From £45.00
The Peak District is one of the most walked, photographed and painted landscapes in England. Common Ground is interested in what lies beneath it.
Free entry
This walking tour explores the neighbourhood’s streets, stories and hidden corners, offering a closer look at the places and people that have made Manchester.
From £12.00
Marking the anniversary of the Christmas Blitz, this walking tour explores Manchester’s history of conflict, from the English Civil Wars to the World Wars and beyond.
From £20.00
At the top of a packed season, we’re taking a closer look at six Hallé concerts that lean toward the more contemporary, adventurous end of things.
From £18
Finding new things to say with one of the oldest instruments around, Jonny Greenwood’s eight-hour organ piece takes over Manchester Cathedral.
From £23.25Where to go near Shudehill Metrolink Station
Altogether Otherwise is a haven of activity where all are encouraged to make, do, dance, read and enjoy pursuing creativity with no pressure.
esea contemporary is widely regarded as the number one place for experiencing East and Southeast Asian contemporary art in the UK.
Award-winning cocktail bar in Manchester’s Nothern Quarter.
The newly revamped (and slightly renamed) Trof in the Northern Quarter now has the mighty talent behind Stow in charge of the kitchen.
Eternally popular curry canteen taking its name from a time when patrons didn’t know what to call their orders, but pointed instead to a bit of “this” and “that”.
A bar in Manchester’s Northern Quarter for fans of television and cinema science fiction. Enjoy food and drink amongst a off-beat selection of movie memorabilia.
Tacos, burgers, fries and fun at this Northern Quarter eatery
Good for lunch, brunch and excellent coffee (plus: nice interior design).
Second hand book shop in Manchester city centre.
Manchester restaurant serving up an all-American menu in 1950’s themed surroundings.
For dependable, modern British dining, the simply-named Northern Quarter Restaurant is worth a punt
The Old Bank Residency is a twelve-month occupation of a disused bank, allowing a space for creative practices to experiment, collaborate and grow. This project is funded and supported by NOMA to make Manchester an even more interesting place to be.
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Aphex Twin-endorsed electronica, an eight-hour organ marathon and the most exciting band in Ireland's current folk revival all feature this month.
Squeeze the most out of these final weeks of summer thanks to our mid-August guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
From intimate dramas to spectacular outdoor festivals, discover the North West performances worth adding to your diary.
Summer isn’t usually a high point in the exhibitions calendar, but Greater Manchester’s small galleries seem to have made a pact to change that this year.
Whether you’re after storybook theatre, museum wanderings or illusion-bending play spaces, there’s plenty to keep curiosity ticking through winter and beyond.
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.
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.