Experience the thrill of singing alongside one of the world’s most renowned musical institutions in a day of inspiring choral music.

Composer Simon Knighton curates an eclectic evening of sonic invention and boundary breaking new music in Sound Sculptures.

Leeds International Concert Season is on a mission to push boundaries, expand horizons, and ask the question: ‘What haven’t we heard?’ as it presents its city-spanning Sound Out Leeds series.

What happens when the DIY underground collides with one of Manchester’s biggest, shiniest arts spaces?

10 emerging artists, 10 easels, 30 minutes on the clock. Brushes clash. The crowd decides. Stretford Mall goes out swinging.

Get hands on with the decks in this funk and soul superstar DJ workshop from BBC Radio 6’s Ailsa.

Launchpad & Slam Dunk have teamed up for a new Youth Showcase event, featuring 5 artists all aged 18 and under based in West Yorkshire performing at one of Leeds

All instruments, all abilities are welcome to join a band every week at Altogether Otherwise as part of their Singing and Dancing programme.

BC Camplight has spun deportation, addiction and breakdown into a catalogue of tragicomic brilliance – and his solo show lays it all bare.

Join the electrifying musical ‘That Night in Manchester’. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Manchester indie scene. Step into the Madchester time machine as you hear a father recount the highs and lows of his life to his only son during the Madchester era spanning his life through the 70’s 80’s & 90’s as you experience the music performed live on stage.

Happening as part of MIF25, Blackhaine’s world premiere performance promises to be one of the most compelling and emotionally charged experiences of the festival.

Festival Square is the beating heart of Manchester International Festival 2025.