Culture Guides
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From world-class collections to international artists and award-winning museums and galleries. Discover what’s on in Manchester and the North every Friday with curated recommendations from our editors. From the stand-out concerts and exhibitions and to family days out, literature and cinema recommendations.
Never miss a show.
From immersive playgrounds and mythological journeys to tackling injustice, this month is filled with fresh art to see all around the North.
As summer in Manchester turns out to be a scorcher, here are our hottest picks of some of the best outdoor and indoor family-friendly events and activities happening in Manchester and the North during the summer holidays and the coming months, featuring festivals, performances, gaming fun, garden visits and so much more.
There are online readings and live launches as Manchester and the North welcomes some great writers – and we’re building up to book festival season, so let’s get planning…
We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester and the north.
Explore the best restaurants and bars in Manchester and the North this August.
Break out of the old summer routines and try something different with roller skating, kite flying and more in this month’s Tours and Activities guide.