Journeys Festival International 2020 presents an evening of sounds from eclectic, eastern European influenced contemporary folk band MUHA, and Congolese collective Young Amani – a talented group of young people who’ve joined forces for a special performance. The performances will be followed by a conversation with the artists.
Blackburn Cathedral is one of England’s newest Cathedrals, yet it is one of the country’s oldest places of Christian worship.
A beautiful boutique hotel in the Lake District, near some of the region’s most stunning lakes and mountains.
Michelin-starred dining at the Farlam Hall Hotel in Cumbria.
Saan1 is an independent art space in Manchester’s NQ
Unagi’s new venue in Salford Quays, serving superb quality sushi and Japanese cuisine.
Swarthmore is a centre for learning at any age for those who don’t feel comfortable in more formal educational settings.
Simply Books is an award-winning independent bookshop based in the heart of Bramhall.
The Northern Market is a vibrant multi-purpose venue in the heart of Leeds, including a food hall and cinema room.
The Thermae Spa delivers an exceptional pampering experience at Liverpool’s luxurious Municipal Hotel.
High-end British dishes courtesy of head chef Andre Chef at this stunning Liverpool venue.
Standing proudly on the busy shopping hub of Albion Street, Waterstones Leeds is a bookshop that also hosts a variety of events
From Easter egg rolling to the 50th anniversary Caribbean Carnival, find out what’s happening in Preston this year.
free entry
Make Tracks and walk, cycle, run and dance your way to a FREE day of musical fun at Parr Fold Park.
free entry
Fat Out Fest, a Salford festival championing the experimental and the underground in music and visual art, returns with three-days of music, exhibitions and workshops.
from £ 0
The much-loved Góbéfest returns this June with a joyous showcase of the arts, culture, food and drink of the fabled-region of Transylvania.
To mark the start of autumn The Hepworth Wakefield are hosting a Harvest Festival filled with local stall holders, activities and exhibitions.
from £0.00
Expect a joyous weekend loaded with outdoor performances, live music, hands-on family events, and of course, Preston’s signature Torchlight Procession and firework display.
free entry
Spirit of Independence Film Festival returns to the Showroom for its sixth year, celebrating the best in diverse, independent cinema from around the world.
from £5.00
The team behind Confessional Festival presents a day of grassroots live music in the crypt of the stunning Blackburn Cathedral.
from £10.00
Look out for Widescreen Weekend, a celebration of Women of the West and a Leeds Cinema Crawl as we head into leafy Autumn.
Punchy verbatim shows, comedy festivals and rave-fuelled Shakespeare feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
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.
From synth pop and jazz punk to meditative piano and Indian classical, read about the autumn shows that have piqued our interest.
From intricate textiles to a medieval poem-inspired arts festival, there is lots of new art to see before the autumn rains start for good.
Develop a new skill with this month's workshop and learning based tours and activities guide.
Summer is in full swing and Manchester and the north is brimming with fun activities for families.
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
In this round-up, we have bookmarks as well as books, plus plenty to do both on- and offline.
