Levenshulme’s cosy, colourful Station Hop is an independent tap house and bottle shop, located close to Levenshulme station. Don’t just come for a drink before commuting however. Their garden hosts food-trucks and live music on weekend nights, and they serve wood-fire pizza week-long, making for a merry evening.
Taking the power of love on the road, IDLES bring their latest album TANGK, their most ambitious and striking record yet, to Manchester.
from £42.15
Featuring over 70 events and spanning 5 months, the award-winning Muslim Arts and Culture Festival returns for 2024.
free entry
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 entry
Get ready for the 2024 Whitworth exhibitions programme – from textiles and painting to video and Turner prize nominees.
free entry
Take a closer look at the Whitworth Art Gallery’s collection and architecture with free gallery tours.
free entry
The Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
free entry
Elephant Gym bring their patchwork of jazz, contemporary math- and post-rock to Manchester this May in support of their new album, World.
from £17.75
Head 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 entry
An intimate and well-stocked wine bar at the heart of Levenshulme that plays host to a range of quality workshops and food-based events.
One of the best in the city, Levenshulme Market brings new businesses, arts and lots of delicious food to a carpark in Levenshulme on a weekly basis.
Home of six real ales, coffee house, art gallery, live music, Verbose spoken word, pop-up pizza…
High-quality Italian food in Levenshulme, with friendly staff and an ever-changing but always excellent menu.
Bankley Studios and Gallery is an artist-run gallery space and artists studios in Levenshulme, Manchester. It currently houses over 30 artists working across a range of disciplines including painting, textiles, photography, installation, sculpture and ceramics.
Jandol is a Lebanese restaurant in Levenshulme, serving up stunning food with a warm welcome.
Gaijin Dumpling House serves up steamed dumplings and innovative versions of classic East Asian dishes.
A former Carnegie library, now operating as a community-powered arts venue.
Levenshulme’s Sips & Dips serves up excellent Lebanese food at pocket-friendly prices.
A woman-owned and woman-ran neighbourhood bakery in Levenshulme, serving fresh cakes and pastries daily.
Station South is a cycle cafe, bar, bike workshop and urban garden based in Levenshulme, based on the site of an old railway station.
The Little Sri Lankan is an acclaimed pop-up caterer, specialising in Sri Lankan food events in around Manchester and the North.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
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.
From creative adventures, museum experiences and spectacular theatre, check out what's on for the family in Manchester and the north.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around 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.
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.
