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Celebrate the start of summer at The Manchester Flower Festival. With fabulous floral installations, outdoor dining and entertainment, you’re in for a bloomin’ amazing long weekend in Manchester city centre.

Escape to Manchester, where every moment promises to be extraordinary. Discover a city bursting with culture, music, sport, and unmissable experiences, all guaranteed to make your next city break truly unforgettable.

This week in Manchester...

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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What's on in Manchester - Highlights

Mary Poppins

Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning…

26 Apr 2025 - 17 May 2025

Red Rose Diner 2025

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

26 Apr 2025 - 21 Nov 2025

Timeleft - Dinners with strangers

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

26 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

Radiohead by Candlelight

Experience Radiohead like never before with "Radiohead by Candlelight," performed by the…

27 Apr 2025 -

Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway

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

03 May 2025 - 05 Oct 2025

Rail Ale Trail: Walk up a Thirst

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

10 May 2025 - 20 Sep 2025

Wine Tasting Diner 2025

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

10 May 2025 - 08 Nov 2025

Midweek Luncheon 2025

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

21 May 2025 - 29 Oct 2025

The Dino Adventure

Have you ever wanted to pet a pachycephalosaurus, get together with a Triceratops or tickle a T-Rex…

28 May 2025 -

The Wizarding Adventure

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

29 May 2025 - 29 Oct 2025

Villain Academy

Join a rogue’s gallery of vile villains on a journey to complete a dastardly quest. During…

30 May 2025 - 15 Aug 2025

Rail Ale Trail

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

07 Jun 2025 - 06 Sep 2025

Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams today announces his highly anticipated tour for 2025, which will see the global icon…

10 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2025

Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie, a Grammy Awards®, Oscar®, and Golden Globe® winning icon, has sold over…

12 Jun 2025 - 13 Jun 2025

Gin Tasting Diner 2025

Enjoy a culinary adventure paired to some amazing gins from around the world! Sample some…

13 Jun 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Candlelight: Tribute to Sherlock Holmes

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

14 Jun 2025 -

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of opera with "A Night at the Opera," a…

15 Jun 2025 -

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Brought to you by City Music, join renowned British concert pianist Warren…

21 Jun 2025 -

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

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

21 Jun 2025 -

Brandi Carlile

Known as one of music's most respected voices, Brandi Carlile is an 11x Grammy Award-winning…

25 Jun 2025 -

Sounds of the City

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

02 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

OASIS LIVE'25

Oasis announce their first UK and Ireland shows in 16 years. Oasis have ended years of feverish…

11 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2025

The ELO Experience

The ELO Experience has been bringing the music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light orchestra to the…

27 Jul 2025 -

Travel to Wonderland

You're late, you're late, for a very important date! It's time to take a tumble down the…

08 Aug 2025 -

Sam Fender

Indie from the North Shields singer-songwriter and guitarist. After starting his career as an actor…

16 Aug 2025 -

Peppa Pig

The East Lancashire Railway is thrilled to welcome back everyone's favourite cheeky little…

21 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025

Manchester Pride Parade

The Manchester Pride Parade is the city's biggest parade, with tens of thousands of LGBTQ+…

23 Aug 2025 -

Riverdance

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and…

23 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2025

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

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

25 Nov 2025 - 03 Jan 2026

Manchester highlights

Some of the must-see attractions, experiences and places to stay in Manchester

Z-arts

Z-arts is the UK’s only dedicated arts centre for children and families. A place to express…

Selfridges

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

AO Arena

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

IWM North

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

Experiences to book now

Discover these bookable activities to make the most of your trip to Manchester

Places to stay in Manchester

Make yourself at home at one of Manchester's great hotels or serviced apartments.

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Explore Manchester's neighbourhoods

Find out about some of the districts that make Manchester such a diverse region.

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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…

Wigan Borough

Wigan Borough encompasses the two main towns of Wigan and Leigh, which are among a number of smaller…

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Events not to miss this early May Bank Holiday

The May Bank Holiday weekend is the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy Manchester. From family days out and live music to markets, exhibitions, and special one-off events — there’s loads happening across the city. It doesn't matter whether you're after something relaxed or full of energy, you’ll…

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Chester Zoo's been named the UK's best zoo

Chester Zoo has officially been crowned the best-rated zoo in the UK by Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform. Home to more than 30,000 animals and 550 species, the renowned zoo has topped the list of the nation’s leading zoos and aquariums thanks to consistently outstanding…

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Manchester’s Summer of Sport: The Ultimate Guide

If you're looking for major sporting events in the UK, there's no better place to be than Manchester in 2025. Our city—already home to football powerhouses Manchester United and Manchester City—is transforming into a global arena, hosting some of the year’s most exciting sport events in 2025.

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