The Peak District is one of the most walked, photographed and painted landscapes in England. Common Ground is interested in what lies beneath it.

Catchy songs, colourful characters and sharp social satire combine in one of the most talked-about queer theatre hits.

Joe O’Rourke turns discarded DVD cases and found objects into paintings, restaged in Manchester after first opening in London.

Spies, Lies and Deception comes to The Quays, cracking open that window into the shady world of espionage and secret operations.

Prepare for lift-off this summer at the Science and Industry Museum with a line-up of free, out-of-this-world family fun.

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

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

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.

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.