Avant-pop from musician, composer, and producer Arthur Jeffes and his Penguin Café ensemble are visiting Brewery Arts to perform their much anticipated new album Rain Before Seven.
A unique combination of classical, folk and minimalism, book ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
Love Lane Brewery offers delicious food and a wide selection of beers as well as tours of the brewery and gin distillery.
The Reader brings people together through a shared love of literature and their home is in the beautiful Calderstones Park in Liverpool.
Hidden in the Georgian Quarter, Ye Cracke is a historic Liverpool pub, known for being John Lennon’s local in his student days
81 Renshaw is a record store in Liverpool city centre, selling new and second-hand vinyl from a location with a long musical history
A pleasant pub on the famous Penny Lane, ‘The Dovey’ has a classy interior, lots of outdoor seats and a good atmosphere.
Prepare to do some browsing and digging – this second hand bookshop is full of hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered
A Slower Space offers a curated selection of homeware, candles, jewellery and more, all in a relaxing atmosphere, on the iconic Penny Lane.
News from Nowhere is a radical community bookshop selling texts on important current issues as well as leading social justice initiatives.
The Merchant is a chilled pub, with a great selection of beers and gins and lots of outdoor seating. It’s also the home of Nightcrawler Pizza.
Artefact combines vintage finds with a laid-back coffee shop experience, plus a busy schedule of events from open mic nights to exhibitions
Rudy’s Pizza on Bold Street is the perfect casual dining experience, serving delicious Neapolitan pizza with monthly seasonal specials.
If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
from £45.00
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00
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.
The Bridgewater Hall’s flagship concert series brings the best international orchestras, celebrated recitalists and world-renowned choirs to Manchester.
from £8
Leeds International Concert Season is on a mission to push boundaries, expand horizons, and ask the question: ‘What haven’t we heard?’ as it presents its city-spanning Sound Out Leeds series.
from £10.00
Aviva Studios powers into its second year with another thrilling line-up, featuring major works and world premiere performances alongside a super accessible public programme of free events.
from £0
Our Kids Social return with their annual Xmas Knees up to enjoy with the little ‘uns.
from £8.50
To close out the year, Manchester Camerata presents its annual gospel Christmas celebration.
from £6.62
Get creative, allow yourself to be curious and learn something new with this month's tours and activities guide.
Looking for the best winter meals the North has to offer? This month's guide to food and drink has the lot.
As we move into festive season, Manchester and the North is packed with fun events and activities for families, both indoors and outdoors.
From Afrobeat to psychedelia, alternative rock to glistening pop, we take a look at some of the best gigs happening in early 2025.
It might be chilly out there, but we're shining our lantern light on some events that will warm the cockles.
From contemporary dance to ballet classics, and cult rock ‘n’ roll musicals to new writing, our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.
Before the festive season completely takes over, we've rounded up some of the best exhibitions to see right now.
Get ready for animated classics, Muppet mayhem and a whole host of New York movies -- it's Christmas time in the cinema.
