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Photo North Festival #6 at Carriageworks Theatre
From ‘raging’ women to Ukrainian dancers, Photo North Festival #6 celebrates the magic of camera work with exhibitions and artist talks.
from £10.00What not to miss
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TOOM (Tales of Other Minds): A Quiet Room at The White Hotel
Seeking bold, thought-provoking, and alternative performance? A Quiet Room by Tales of Other Minds (TOOM) should definitely be on your radar.
from £15.00
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Benji Reid: Find Your Eyes at Aviva Studios
It was a huge hit at MIF23 and went on to tour the world. We’re thrilled that Benji Reid’s acclaimed live photography show returns to Manchester this spring.
from £27.50
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Free Activity at Aviva Studios
From comedy nights to drop-in family craft sessions, Factory International bring an accessible and inclusive programme of event this winter – the best thing, it’s all free.
free entry
An afternoon of absurd surreal poetry at P3 Annihilation Eve
For this free afternoon of absurd surreal poetry, we are agog to see Vik Shirley, Stephen Emmerson and Marcus Silcock corralled by Tom Jenks.
free entry
Deep Red with Live Score by Slow Knife at Hyde Park Picture House
Slow Knife perform a brand new live score for Dario Argento’s iconic giallo as part of Leeds Jazz Festival.
from £11.50
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“Logic is dull” – The Thrill Rides of Alfred Hitchcock at HOME
To accompany Emma Rice’s reimagined version of North by Northwest, HOME are screening a selection of films from master director Alfred Hitchcock.
from £7.95
Spotlight on
Hidden Bars in Manchester
Manchester's best secret, hidden and hard to find bars - here's our guide.
Take me thereDestinations
Where to go
Manchester
School of Digital Arts (SODA)
SODA is Manchester Metropolitan University’s a purpose‑built, interdisciplinary school that facilitates the study of new media.
Cumbria
Gilpin Hotel and Spa
Gilpin offers a world-class spa experience that blends relaxation with nature.
Cheshire
The Vines
at Carden Park
at Carden Park
The restaurant at the heart of the Carden Park country estate, The Vines is a retreat into culinary excellence.
Chester
The Spa
at Carden
at Carden
The Spa at Carden is a high-end well-being experience, part of the luxury Carden Park complex.
Cheshire
Carden Park
Huge luxury estate, featuring high-end restaurant, beautiful rooms, a fully-packed spa and much more.
Leeds
Chapeltown Library
at The Reginald Centre
at The Reginald Centre
The Reginald Centre Community Hub provides one stop centre services, job shop support and a library amongst other community activities.
Leeds
Travelling Man Leeds
A quirky little shop for comics, graphic novels, role-playing and board games, with frequent in-store events.
Leeds
The Bookshop on the Square Otley
The bookshop on the square is an independent bookshop located in the market town of Wharfedale, in the heart of Otley.
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
Music in the North
The outsiders, the oddities and the outrageous – we’re keeping it weird with a hot new batch of underground gigs about to hit Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool.
Theatre in the North
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
Cinema in the North
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Food and Drink in the North
Make the most of the springtime sun with some of the North's best bars and restaurants.
Exhibitions in the North
From precarious ceramics to photography festivals, spring is here and brings with it a breath of fresh air in visual art and exhibitions.
Literature Events in the North
It's like the Woolies pick'n'mix counter this month in live literature land – so much choice, we're not sure where to start digging in.
Classical Music in the North
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
Family things to do in the North
Dragon quests, coconut pyramids and topsy-turvy Wonderland adventures... curious?