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 fascinating archival exhibition uncovers the forgotten stories of people who have helped shape The Portico Library’s 220-year history.

12 contemporary jewellers show new work across metal and glass, as part of Manchester’s very first Jewellery Week.

Box of Tricks bring mates, music and Manchester spirit to Lowry with a new indie musical about friendship, hope and finding your people.

Silenced for 157 years after scandalising Paris, Offenbach’s political satire Barkouf finally gets its UK premiere in Manchester.

This Irish folk six-piece released a stark and often beautiful debut EP that gives little hint of their “feral, snarling” live show.

Live video puts the audience right on stage in this Ontroerend Goed show, creating a self-generating game of perspective at Lowry.

Two Berlin circus artists turn years of discarded ideas into one gloriously unclassifiable hour of live performance.

West African folksong and storytelling meet British classical and folk music as percussionist Sidiki Dembélé joins Manchester Collective.