Manchester’s premier concert hall celebrates 30 years with the debut of a new orchestra and guest artists drawn from Manchester’s grime, dancehall, drag and jazz scenes.

James MacMillan’s new symphony gets its world premiere as the Hallé opens its 2026/27 season, marking 30 years since The Bridgewater Hall became the orchestra’s home.

Lowry celebrates its 25th anniversary with a spectacular splash of colour from internationally renowned French artist Camille Walala.

This free exhibition brings 1980s posters that survived against the odds, from when Manchester was becoming a global music city.

Jen Heyes and Kit Green breathe thrilling new life into Virginia Woolf’s modernist classic with an inventive theatrical reimagining.

Ruined St Luke’s Church, Cheetham Hill, Jonathan Schofield’s brand new exclusive walking tour for 2026, unfolds like a piece of theatre.

British-French singer-songwriter Lauren Auder brings her second, post-industrial love album to YES Basement.

Experience the River Mersey from a more intimate perspective with canoeing and kayaking trips from Venture Out.

Bill Callahan brings his new album My Days of 58 to Aviva Studios, facing down mortality with warmth and dry humour.

Queer Up North’s new digital archive sparks a city-wide programme including a return for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at HOME.

Discover hidden histories, stunning architecture and fascinating local figures in one of Manchester’s most sought after suburbs.

A landmark of modern British theatre returns, balancing razor-sharp comedy with a compassionate exploration of family, identity and belonging.