Within Chorlton’s Southern Cemetery lie fascinating stories, beautiful architectural details, and the inspiration behind one of The Smith’s best songs.

Nancy Collantine’s paintings begin as drawings of Northern landscapes, then move away from the view itself, toward gesture, layers and chance.

O2 Apollo becomes Pysch Fest’s main stage for the first time, with Billy Nomates and bdrmm heading the final wave.

Four open-air productions, films under the stars and frozen cocktails in the park – Chester’s doing summer right.

Four editions in, the Manchester Open has become both a biennial survey of the region’s creative output and a genuine leveller for artistic talent.

It’s your last chance to see history, power and empire collide in Button Up! – Aviva Studios’ major exhibition by the world-leading artist and activist, Ai Weiwei.

The UK premiere of a lesser-known Simon Stephens play explores love, isolation and the search for human connection.

30 metres of rope, two pulleys and seven acrobats. Lowry hosts one of the best-reviewed circus shows of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.

An exhibition uses an elusive creature from Chinese folklore to think about what it means to be an artist.

In 1830, the world’s first fully operational, steam-powered passenger railway opened between Liverpool and Manchester. Take a closer look at this breakthrough moment.

Free family day of live music, art and cycling activities on Chapel Street, Saturday 19 September, celebrating Salford’s new walking and cycling route.

Preston comes alive with outdoor theatre, live music and family-friendly creativity in one of the North West’s most joyful festivals.