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Whether you're a local looking for a new adventure or a visitor eager to explore, our carefully curated selection of events will ensure your week is filled with unforgettable moments.

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DARKFIELD: FLIGHT

Experience the critically acclaimed experience from DARKFIELD that takes you on a journey where any…

The Wild Grill Experience

Millington Hall Farm is excited to welcome barbecuing enthusiasts to this 4 hour meat prep…

Quentin Blake and Me

A major new free family exhibition celebrating the work of one of Britain’s most popular…

Back to the 90's Boat Party, Manchester River Cruises

Throw it back to the era of Tamagotchis, dance anthems, and diva pop with the Back to the 90s…

The Polar Express™ 2025 Train Ride

Discover the magic of the Churnet Valley Railway's The Polar Express™ Train Ride, a…

Red Rose Diner 2025

East Lancashire Railway

Step on board the luxury Pullman carriages and sample fine cuisine in opulent surroundings…

01 Sep 2025 - 21 Nov 2025

Timeleft - Dinners with strangers

Experience Wednesday differently: Thousands gather every week to connect over delicious meals and…

01 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

Midweek Luncheon 2025

East Lancashire Railway

Sit back and relax in the luxury Pullman carriages while we serve up some traditional hearty…

03 Sep 2025 - 29 Oct 2025

Adult LEGO Night

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

Have you ever wanted to visit LEGOLAND® discovery centre but don't have any little ones in…

05 Sep 2025 - 05 Dec 2025

Rail Ale Trail

East Lancashire Railway

Chug through lush valleys and pretty villages, take in the stunning scenery and sample some…

06 Sep 2025 -

Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring…

11 Sep 2025 -

Candlelight: A Tribute to Oasis

Manchester Cathedral

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to…

11 Sep 2025 -

Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to…

17 Sep 2025 -

Rail Ale Trail: Walk up a Thirst

East Lancashire Railway

Climb aboard one of our steam or diesel trains on the ELR as we guide you through the history and…

20 Sep 2025 -

Wine Tasting Diner 2025

East Lancashire Railway

Enjoy a culinary adventure expertly paired to fine wines from around the world! Sample some…

20 Sep 2025 - 08 Nov 2025

Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway

East Lancashire Railway

Take a trip on Sodor’s number one tank engine and meet Sir Topham Hatt on this spectacular day…

04 Oct 2025 - 05 Oct 2025

After-hours with the Mermaids

Sea Life Manchester

Come and explore the full aquarium in these limited, intimate evening sessions and you’ll also…

17 Oct 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Candlelight: Rings & Dragons

Manchester Cathedral

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to…

18 Oct 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight

Manchester Opera House

An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight – An enchanting live…

19 Oct 2025 -

Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway?

Manchester Opera House

The virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winner is back on tour! Nina…

19 Oct 2025 -

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Manchester Cathedral

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to…

29 Oct 2025 - 12 Nov 2025

The Wizarding Adventure

East Lancashire Railway

It's time to sign up to our spellbinding school of sorcery as you take a wacky and wonderful…

29 Oct 2025 -

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and ABBA

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to…

20 Nov 2025 -

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Palace Theatre

West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, comes to Palace Theatre…

25 Nov 2025 - 03 Jan 2026

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Manchester Cathedral

Enjoy a spectacular evening with some of the greatest classical music ever written, including…

29 Nov 2025 -

Swan Lake

Manchester Opera House

Lose yourself in the magic of classical ballet this new year. Swan Lake is arguably the…

03 Feb 2026 -

Sounds of the City

Castlefield Bowl

Sounds of the City is back in July 2025, taking over Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl for a…

02 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Co-op Live

As the UK’s only music-first arena, Co-op Live boasts the largest floor space of any indoor…

AO Arena

The AO Arena Manchester, managed and operated by ASM Global, is one of the busiest venues in the…

Race Across The World: The Experience

Following the launch of Race Across the World: The Experience earlier this year, CityDays is…

The Sculpts

If you want to buy a beautiful gift for someone who loves Manchester, you can’t go wrong with…

El Gato Negro Tapas

Chef patron Simon Shaw creates seasonally-influenced dishes, combining modern and traditional…

Science and Industry Museum

Explore 250 years of innovations and ideas that started life in Manchester and went on to change the…

The Trafford Centre

The Trafford Centre The world-renowned shopping and leisure destination has all the must-have…

Rochdale Town Hall

Step Inside Rochdale Town Hall The doors are open and there’s so much to explore! The newly…

Selfridges

Selfridges Exchange Square is located in the heart of the city and offers a luxury shopping…

IWM North

Extraordinary Powerful Stories IWM North makes full use of its renowned architecture to…

National Football Museum

The National Football Museum is part of the Visit Manchester Pass - giving you entry to iconic…

Coronation Street Experience - Step Onto The Iconic Street!

Coronation Street is part of the Visit Manchester Pass - giving you entry to iconic attractions and…

Manchester City Football Club Stadium and Club Tour

Manchester City Stadium Tour is part of the Visit Manchester Pass - giving you entry to iconic…

Old Trafford Tour & Museum

Old Trafford Tour & Museum offers a behind the scenes look at the world’s most iconic…

RHS Garden Bridgewater

RHS Garden Bridgewater is part of the Visit Manchester Pass - giving you entry to iconic attractions…

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

********* LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester is the ultimate indoor LEGO Playground and offers an…

Sea Life Manchester

********* Come face-to-fin with thousands of creatures at SEA LIFE Manchester, including majestic…

Scranchester Food Tours

A truly immersive food tour of Manchester. Your local guide will take you on a multi-stop tour…

Craft Beer Tour Manchester

Craft Beer Tour Manchester is part of the Visit Manchester Pass - giving you entry to iconic…

The Manchester Pub Walkabout

The funniest pub tours in the country, absurd yet factual roller-coasters staggering across three…

Sightseeing Manchester - Open-Top Bus Tour

Sightseeing Manchester is part of the Visit Manchester Pass - giving you entry to iconic…

Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales & Chester Tour from Manchester

King Edward built a castle in Conwy, King Arthur slayed a giant in Eryri (Snowdonia), and the Romans…

Windermere & the Lake District - Day Tour from Manchester

The Lake District is where people go to rejuvenate their senses. The soaring mountains refresh…

The Edwardian Manchester

A 5-star luxury hotel with spa in Manchester’s city centre The Edwardian Manchester offers its…

Dakota Manchester

Dakota is a lifestyle brand for the independent thinking, discerning traveller. An eight-story new…

The Midland Hotel

Set in the heart of Manchester, this Grade II listed building exudes elegance and history. Following…

Hotel Gotham Manchester

Boutique 5* hotel, Rooftop Private Members Bar, GILT Club & 2AA Rosette Honey Restaurant. Hotel…

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is a luxury hotel with an industrial soul that is sprawled out on Oxford…

The Lowry Hotel

The Lowry Hotel is situated on the banks of the River Irwell. Positioned in the perfect location the…

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester – Piccadilly

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester-Piccadilly is ideally located in the heart of the city. The…

Stockport

Situated just 10-minutes south of Manchester city centre by train, Stockport is well worth a visit…

Rochdale

Rochdale is a borough in the north of Greater Manchester, comprising of Heywood, Middleton, Milnrow…

Bolton

Bolton is friendly town full of character in Greater Manchester, Ideally located close to the…

Bury

Just north of Manchester, the borough of Bury is a great combination of award winning attractions…

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Bury, Greater Manchester: A Complete Visitor's Guide

Looking for a day out with a bit of everything? Bury might just surprise you. Just a short tram ride away from Manchester, this lively town mixes independent markets, brilliant food, rich history, and stunning countryside - all with that classic Northern charm. Famous for its world-renowned Bury…

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Manchester's best Christmas ever will see festive fun return to Albert Square

Manchester is on course for its best Christmas ever this year with the return of festive fun to Albert Square, alongside the world-beating Manchester Christmas Markets that are now well-established at locations throughout the city centre, and each year attract millions of visitors to the city. As…

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Your last chance to discover SUPERMASSIVE

SUPERMASSIVE, the immersive rooftop experience in Manchester’s Mayfield Depot, will be taking a bow in two weeks. After more than two years of tireless creativity and passion, the team behind the groundbreaking debut show has brought something truly unforgettable to Manchester. Perfectly located…

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Manchester Pride 2025 Full Bank Holiday Line Up

Manchester Pride is the city’s celebration of people. Taking place from Friday 22nd to Monday 25th August, the four-day celebration will spotlight queer excellence and community spirit with a stellar mix of live music, drag, DJs, cabaret, and takeovers from some of Manchester’s most exciting…

9 minute read

Game-On: Manchester’s Best Interactive Venues

Looking for a night out in Manchester that’s more than just drinks and a DJ? Manchester is packed with venues that put you right in the game. From escape rooms and life-sized maze challenges to crazy golf, shuffleboard, arcade bars, axe throwing, karaoke, darts, and VR adventures, Manchester has…

Seasonal guide
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Lowry announces unmissable family favourites

Enjoy unmissable family favourite shows and exhibitions at Salford's iconic theatre that is a cultural beacon, Lowry. Lowry has been spreading the joy of art and creativity for 25 years. As a charity, Lowry puts every pound back into fantastic projects across local communities, nurturing young…

Seasonal guide
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The Palace Theatre and Opera House announce an exciting year of musicals

Enjoy the magic of musicals at Manchester’s iconic theatres that define the city's rich cultural landscape. The Palace Theatre has a wonderful history with performers such as Judy Garland, Gracie Fields, Danny Kaye, Noel Coward, Laurel and Hardy, and Harry Houdini gracing its stage. It's sister…

Guide
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Where to Find Anime, Manga & Gaming in Manchester this Japan Week

Love anime, manga, or retro Japanese games? You’re in for a treat. As Manchester celebrates Japan Week - a citywide festival of Japanese culture, creativity, and community - the Northern Quarter and beyond are buzzing with pop culture hotspots that any fan will appreciate. Whether you're hunting…

3 minute read

Things to do in Greater Manchester this August Bank Holiday

The August Bank Holiday may mark the end of summer for many of us, but it’s also a great excuse to make the most of the best that Greater Manchester has to offer. As always, there is plenty going on across the city-region this August Bank Holiday Weekend with festivals, events, exhibitions and more…

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