The Bread Shed
Kristy Stott, Theatre Editor
The Bread Shed is 480 capacity event space off Oxford Road in Manchester. The venue plays host to regular live music, club nights, comedy and much more.
What's on near The Bread Shed
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The Railway Children at Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
Steam-powered storytelling at its very best and perfectly staged for Bradford 2025, this much-loved classic is pulling into the station in spectacular style this summer.
From £10.00
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ORIGIN at Dunham Massey
Art and wellness come together in the beautiful surroundings of Dunham Massey, in ORIGN, a new immersive sound installation.
Free entry
Until
Hannah Platt: Playing Out at Threshold
Threshold presents Hannah Platt: Playing Out, a humorous blend of photography and sculpture in the form of an outdoor installation.
Free entry
MIF25: Surround Sounds at Aviva Studios
What happens when one of the North’s most beloved DIY festivals takes over Manchester’s biggest, shiniest arts space?
From £10.00
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Touching Grass at Manchester Museum
Created by and for young adults, Touching Grass is a series of workshops where people can connect and discuss the ongoing climate crisis.
Free entry
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All Night Smoke at Millington Hall Farm
Get hands on with the ultimate BBQ experience in an 18 hour all night smoke at Millington Hall Farm.
From £1500.00
Out Loud: Poetry and LGBTQ+ Workshop
Join Natalie McKiddie for a Out Loud, a relaxed and informative poetry workshop focused on queer narratives and writing.
From £5.00Where to go near The Bread Shed
Bradford
Penistone Hill Country Park
As part of Bradford 2025’s UK City of Culture programme, Penistone Hill plays host to outdoor events that celebrate the enduring connection between landscape, identity and creativity.
Bradford
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway is a beautifully preserved heritage line running through the heart of Brontë Country.
Leeds
Threshold Leeds
Threshold is an artist-led project space for sculpture, located in the front garden of a traditional back-to-back house in Burley, Leeds.
Manchester
The Cut & Craft Manchester
Premium steak and cocktails in one of Manchester’s most striking venues.
Southport
The Engine Room
The Engine Room is a creative community hub in Southport’s Wayfarers Arcade, offering co-working space, cultural events and collaborative opportunities for artists, freelancers and educators.
Leeds
The Mill Gallery
The Mill Gallery is an artist-run space in Leeds, supporting emerging artists to develop and showcase their work authentically.
Leeds
St George’s Church
St George’s is a lively city centre church in Leeds with three services every Sunday and a midweek programme that includes groups, courses and events. We’re here to help people
Manchester
Miru Mill
Miru Mill is an event space and micro-factory based at Churchgate Mill in Stockport.
Salford
Kallos Cafe & Wine Bar
Kallos is a Greek restaurant and wine bar in Salford, serving up exquisite dishes throughout the day and evening.
City Centre
Museum of Illusions
Museum of Illusions Manchester is part of the global Museum of Illusions Group, the largest and fastest-growing chain of private museums in the world.
Manchester
New Century Kitchen
Grand food hall with a superb outdoor space and a smart selection of in-house indie food traders
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