Bringing music, laughter and a welcome dose of festive cheer, a brand-new adaptation of the Dickensian classic is the perfect festive treat for families this Christmas.

A heartwarming festive treat for all ages, this brand-new musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol brings Bolton’s stage to life with music, magic and Dickensian spirit.

Experience the work of David Hockney like never before in Bigger and Closer (not smaller and further away) at Aviva Studios.

Marcos Kueh explores labour diasporas and Manchester’s industrial history at his first institutional solo show.

Step through the wardrobe and experience an icy, magic and mystical adventure.

A joyous, tap-dancing classic returns – Singin’ in the Rain lights up Christmas 2025 at the Royal Exchange.

HOME presents ‘Roots in the Sky’, a group exhibition and curatorial project by British-Nigerian artist Tunji Adeniyi-Jones. 

A practically perfect treat is landing in Liverpool in January 2026.

Please DO touch – Bluecoat’s new exhibition ‘Just Browsing’ allows audiences to get closer to the artworks and engage beyond looking.

Manchester Art Gallery presents: ‘Holly Graham: The Warp / The Weft / The Wake’, a show that takes a closer look at the the exploitative legacy of the cotton industry.

The UK’s most important visual art prize is back for its 2025 edition, with four new artist nominations in Bradford’s Cartwright Hall Art Gallery.

YOU:MATTER is a spectacular audio-visual experience that explores our place in the universe and the invisible links between us and the cosmos