Pride Inside: Behind The Eyes
Ben Williams, Managing Editor
Behind the Eyes is a new digital work from Louis Glazzard which explores our relationship with technology and social media through the queer gaze.
Where to go near Pride Inside: Behind The Eyes
Northern Quarter
The Shoegaze Cafe
Coffee, walls of sound and smart conversation at this pop-up cafe in the Northern Quarter.
Manchester
Renae
Opening in stages, renae begins its journey with the launch of its ground-floor neighbourhood music-led bar on Friday 28th March 2025. This laid-back yet stylish space will blend a cosy daytime shop with an intimate bar that flows from day into night, serving craft beers, natural wines, and cocktails at accessible prices.
Manchester
Chakalaka
The very best of South African cuisine in an intimate, friendly space in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
Manchester
The Daisy
The Daisy is one of Manchester’s more in-demand basement bars, offering an underground Paris-inspired night out.
Manchester
Sampa
Colourful Brazilian fine dining at Caroline Martin’s intimate restaurant, Sampa.
Manchester
Hinterland
Alcohol-free bar and cafe in the heart of Northern Quarter. Serving mocktails, 0% beer and all your alcohol free favourites.
Leeds
Ibis Styles Leeds City Centre Arena
ibis Leeds City Centre Arena is a hotel that’s Yorkshire through and through. Brewed with the very best of Leeds and Yorkshire, this hotel’s bustling and modern like the city.
Leeds
Oulton Hall and Spa
Welcome to Yorkshire and Oulton Hall & Spa. Perfectly located to explore the whole of Yorkshire, standing within the beautiful Yorkshire countryside close to Leeds.
Leeds
Radisson Blu Hotel Leeds
Comprising 147 sophisticated rooms and suites, this Leeds accommodation offers the desirable combination of a city centre location and historical character.
Leeds
Hampton by Hilton Leeds City Centre
Conveniently situated in the centre of Leeds, Hampton By Hilton Leeds City Centre provides air-conditioned rooms, a gym, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre.
Leeds
Leonardo Hotel
At the Leonardo Hotel Leeds they aim to make your stay exceptional. It starts as soon as you step inside the hotel, from the welcoming bar atmosphere and comfortable Costa Coffee lounge, to the relaxed quality of their restaurant.
Leeds
Wood Hall Hotel
Originally built as the country retreat for the Vavasour family, Wood Hall is set amongst 100 acres, with fine views of the surrounding area.
What's on: Exhibitions
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Stephen Hawking at Work at the Science and Industry Museum
Explore incredible objects from the world-renowned theoretical physicist’s office in this special display.
free entry
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Unpicking Couture at Manchester Art Gallery
Whether you’re a high-fashion fanatic or just couture curious, Unpicking Couture gets up close and personal with pivotal moments in fashion history.
free entry
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Bees: A Story of Survival at World Museum Liverpool
‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.
from £0.00
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Wild at Manchester Museum
Manchester Museum explores the concept of ‘wild’ nature as a means of tackling the climate and biodiversity crisis in a new exhibition.
free entry
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Bharti Kher: Alchemies at Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Yorkshire Sculpture Park welcomes a retrospective from Bharti Kher, a leading contemporary artist known for her innovative approach to sculpture.
from £0.00
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Hannah Perry: Manual Labour at Baltic
Hannah Perry interrogates her own experience of becoming a mother, utilising it as a starting point for conversations on labour, class and gender.
free entry
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Power Up at the Science and Industry Museum
From Mario to Sonic and Pong to Fortnite, play your way through five decades of the best video games. Fun and educational. Win-win.
from £8.00
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Art Plays Games at FACT
Art Plays Games is a new show at FACT, celebrating games created by digital artists and independent video game developers.
free entryCulture Guides
Theatre in the North
DaDaFest’s 40th anniversary line-up, contemporary reimaginings and outlandish fringe, check out our top theatre picks for spring onwards.
Family things to do in the North
Dragon quests, coconut pyramids and topsy-turvy Wonderland adventures... curious?
Food and Drink in the North
Not long now, spring is on its way but wave goodbye to winter with some of the North's best food and drink.
Cinema in the North
David Lynch, International Women's Day and Manchester Film Festival are amongst our cinematic highlights this March.
Exhibitions in the North
Cinematic sets, 90s nightclub photography and even new gallery - we have a great mix of exhibitions for you this month.
Literature Events in the North
Some of our favourite leftfield live literature regulars are back with their first events of the year – we’ve picked a weird and wonderful heap we think you’ll love.
Music in the North
We’re championing all things underground this month, with a selection of gigs and festivals that embrace the strange.
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.