Peter Barlow’s Cigarette has a treat this spring as the team has organised an open mic in April and invited along guest readers in May.

Huddersfield Literature Festival is back with a packed programme this May, and this Polari-themed special caught our eye, featuring writers including Okechukwu Nzelu and Rosie Garland.

From TikTok sensation to a sell-out star at Edinburgh Fringe, Abi Clarke brings her acclaimed stand-up show to Leeds.

Interrogate the role of Men in a Man’s World from the writings of Elizabeth Gaskell and her contemporaries with Dr Sherry Ashworth.

The bunting’s up to celebrate Chorlton Arts Festival’s 23rd birthday, with the multi-venue event running 16 to 25 May.

manchester jazz festival is back this May with 10 days of live music from some of the best northern, national and international musicians operating in the world of contemporary jazz.

Bradford celebrates its rich musical landscape with a two-day sonic journey led by Turner Prize winner Jeremy Deller, Charles Hazlewood and Paraorchestra.

The Hepworth Wakefield presents a retrospective from iconic artist Helen Chadwick, charting her artistic development and key works.

Things for the kids to do at the Manchester Jazz Festival!

Discover hidden histories, stunning architecture and fascinating local figures in of Manchester’s most sought after suburbs.

Brand new for 2025, this free outdoor festival hosts 13 amazing avant-garde poets and experimental artists in Manchester.

Explore the Suffragettes’ epic fight for equal rights on this guided tour around significant buildings and landmarks.