Beyond the Music 2024

In support of The Weather Station’s new album, Humanhood, Tamara Lindeman and her band perform at Band on the Wall.

Following a sellout show with Habibi Funk, Me Gusta Collective is back at Band on the Wall for the big one: New Year’s Eve.

Band on the Wall bring people together to make, as well as watch, music. Join them to learn folk tunes from all over the world.

This January, legendary Afrobeat artist Femi Kuti plays an intimate Manchester date with  his band, The Positive Force.

Jonathan Schofield Is well known for his expertly informed, charismatic and intriguing guided tours, join him on one to find out why.

Eat your way through the dairy based delights of Manchester, with the Manchester Cheese Crawl walking tour.

Satisfy your hunger for knowledge as well as lunch with Scranchester’s food tours of the city centre, discover a new hidden gem or go to favourite.

Join Craft Beer Tour Manchester for a journey through some of the cities best local breweries and artisanal beer serving bars. Discover the personality of Manchester’s beer through a diverse range of pints.

Join expert teacher Ula for relaxed painting workshops that will have you creating work you can be proud of, no matter your level of artistic experience.

Experience the River Mersey from a more intimate perspective with canoeing and kayaking trips from Venture Out.

Try your hand at stand up comedy with an eight week intensive course with Dave Williams in the Frog and Bucket’s School of Comedy.

The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.