Opened in 1900 as a music hall with over 1,250 seats, The Victoria Hall in Bolton is a beautiful entertainment venue still today, and one with affordability is at the heart of its mission.
Let Seven Bro7hers show you the place where the magic happens with a brewery tour and tasting at their Salford hub.
From £20.00
Reckless Sleepers are back with a mind-bending piece of visual theatre where rooms mirror each other, logic unravels, and identities blur.
From £16
Let yourself be transported back to an ancient time with historian and author Mary Beard as she explores the secret histories of Rome.
From £32
Step through the wardrobe and experience an icy, magic and mystical adventure.
From £19
An explosive new dance production heads to The Lowry, bringing a whole new dimension to The Who’s iconic rock album.
From £23.00
Learn from the masters with a dance day from company chameleon and the Lowry, aimed at secondary education educators.
Greater Manchester Fringe Festival 2025 offers a fascinating and diverse programme of performance with ticket prices that won’t break the bank.
From £5.00
Explore the specialist conservation studio of PHM with guided demonstrations and the chance to see the worlds oldest trade union banner.
Free entry
A fantastic and varied day out, all in one place. Bolton Museum, Art Gallery and Aquarium is a centre for cultural interest.
A colonnaded neoclassical Victorian town hall, now hosting comedy, dance, music and pantomime shows, right in the heart of Bolton.
Bolton Library Theatre is situated inside Bolton Museum, a public museum and art gallery, which is owned by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council.
Currently undergoing an exciting period of redevelopment, the Octagon Theatre Bolton makes nationally-regarded theatre with a strong focus on community.
‘A vibrant amateur theatre company since 1931’, and a perfect venue for touring shows to visit.
Miles and Moone is a handcrafted spirits company, specialising in high-end flavoured vodka.
FaMAS Studios is a Bolton based art gallery founded and managed by Bolton based award winning artist, Pete Marsh.
The University of Bolton Stadium in Horwich, Greater Manchester, England, is the home ground of Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Listo Burrito on Manchester’s Oxford Street tempts busy diners with fresh ingredients and a modestly priced menu.
Hop and Hazlewood is a craft beer and gin joint in the heart of Tyldesley, a short trip out of Manchester.
The East Lancashire Railway has six stops, all of which offer plenty of things to see and do, in beautiful surroundings.
Summer signals theatre festivals, world premieres and open-air spectacle - from MIF25 to comedy, outdoor circus and beyond, here’s what we’re looking forward to.
The sun is shining in the North, so use our guide to get out there and eat, drink and be merry in it.
Go forth with wild abandon to dance the pavements, dabble with the paint and down the pints in this month's tours and activities guide.
July's cinema highlights include spotlights on international cinema, a new cult classic, plus a visit from one of our favourite directors.
From environmental to experimental, our poetry and prose picks from around the North are focused on the unusual and the fun.
Captivating, urgent and intimate - we bring you our top exhibition picks, with even more art festivals, artist-led shows and new venues.
Shape-shifting bands, scorched-earth techno, and off-grid festivals. Our latest music picks catch the live scene at its most urgent, inventive and alive.
This month's guide is truly eclectic - from free family festivals, to food events, circus school and more!
