What's on near University of Bolton Stadium
Katherine Senior’s new play Spitfire Girls lands in Bolton with the extraordinary true stories of WWII women pilots.
From £15.00
Vintage Vibes returns to East Lancashire Railway this May, taking over Bury for a gleefully bonkers bank holiday weekend of music and retro pop culture.
From £19.00
Thomas moves off the screen and onto the tracks in this immersive, steam-powered family railway adventure.
From £15.95
Let Seven Bro7hers show you the place where the magic happens with a brewery tour and tasting at their Salford hub.
From £20.00
Spies, Lies and Deception comes to The Quays, cracking open that window into the shady world of espionage and secret operations.
Free entry
Lowry celebrates its 25th anniversary with a spectacular splash of colour from internationally renowned French artist Camille Walala.
Free entry
Lowry presents an exhibition on group communion, featuring artists who capture the energy and anticipation of live audiences.
In the centenary year of the 1926 General Strike, People’s History Museum traces a century of industrial action and collective resistance.
Free entryWhere to go near University of Bolton Stadium
A family-friendly country estate and park near Wigan with impressive woodlands.
Lower Rivington Reservoir is a scenic setting in which to try stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing or sailing.
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.
‘A vibrant amateur theatre company since 1931’, and a perfect venue for touring shows to visit.
Bolton Library Theatre is situated inside Bolton Museum, a public museum and art gallery, which is owned by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council.
A fantastic and varied day out, all in one place. Bolton Museum, Art Gallery and Aquarium is a centre for cultural interest.
The Victoria Hall in Bolton is a beautiful entertainment venue which showcases theatre amongst much other live-entertainment.
Currently undergoing an exciting period of redevelopment, the Octagon Theatre Bolton makes nationally-regarded theatre with a strong focus on community.
Castlefield Gallery’s latest New Art Spaces pop up gallery space opens in Wigan.
A colonnaded neoclassical Victorian town hall, now hosting comedy, dance, music and pantomime shows, right in the heart of Bolton.
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Dark comedy, visceral dance theatre, Fringe hits and open-air performances on a railway viaduct - try something new this season.
From manifesto-wielding DJs to bands blurring gigs with performance art, our music guide is newly stocked with artists who see live music as a place for risk.
It’s the early-May edition of the Food and Drink Guide and here's where to eat and drink while living out your warm-weather dreams.
We’ve got five new Manchester exhibitions this month, from thought-provoking photography to environmental art and community-led projects.
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.