Rainbow Craft Table at People’s History Museum
Gemma Gibb, Associate EditorBe inspired by the colours in the Never Going Underground exhibition and make a rainbow sun catcher. Celebrate a symbol of LGBT+ pride and welcome spring in.
Be inspired by the colours in the Never Going Underground exhibition and make a rainbow sun catcher. Celebrate a symbol of LGBT+ pride and welcome spring in.
Build your own robot, learn about sustainability and have loads of fun this half term!
free entryEnjoy a sustainable, ethical, and delicious food experience at Open Kitchen Cafe & Bar, the in-house restaurant and bar at People’s History Museum.
A stunning restaurant full of wood panelling and designer lamps, specialising in Indo-Chinese street food-inspired dishes.
Albatross and Arnold is a smart and modern bar-restaurant in the Left Bank area of Spinningfields, with an impressive selection of high-quality cocktails.
Based in Salford, Menagerie is a bar and restaurant with a focus on luxury and theatrical thrills.
Bustling upbeat restaurant serving high quality Lebanese and Middle Eastern food.
Australasia serves up modern Pan-Asian cuisine, underneath the Spinningfields district in one of Manchester’s most stylish venues.
Taking over the space formerly occupied by Neighbourhood, BLVD promises ‘exceptional food and drink’.
A rustic Kentish Oast House (that’s a traditional hop-drying shed, of course) plunked down amidst the glass and steel corridors of Spinningfields.
Tattu is pulling out all the stops for Halloween, with five days of special cocktails and dishes, plus a Sunday sunset dinner and more.
Wine-tasting company ran by Italian sommelier and ex-wine merchant Marco Castelanelli. Offering at-home tasting experiences, along with special events in various high-end locations around Manchester.
This burger joint focuses on high-quality burgers and sides, homemade using local produce. After a series of pop-ups they’ve found a permanent home on Bridge Street in the centre of Manchester.
The Lawn Club is Manchester’s answer to an alfresco oasis in the heart of the city.
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00From Mario to Sonic and Pong to Fortnite, play your way through five decades of the best video games. Fun and educational. Win-win.
from £8.00Whether you’ve half an hour or a full day, you’ll always find something new to discover at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum.
Explore the People’s History Museum with your banner bingo card in hand as you navigate their galleries through the lens of craftivism.
free entryThe Stockport Plaza will be hosting the spectacular Chinese New Year Extravaganza. After 5 years, Jinlong Culture & Performing Arts have returned to Manchester to welcome the Year of the Snake.
from £23.00Get ready for a mystical, disgusting and hilarious adventure to Ancient Egypt that makes history fun for the whole family.
from £15.00A sense-sational exhibition returns to Manchester in 2025.
from £10.00Keep your eyes on the sky and go Wild About Birds at Manchester Museum this February Half Term.
free entryHollywood greats and early bird film fest tickets are on our horizon as we start the New Year.
Readings are springing up everywhere as the live literature and spoken word scene starts to defrost.
Masters of minimalism, leftfield electronica and cutting edge pop. We bring you the lot in our latest live music round up.
We might be past the holiday season, but Manchester and the North's arts and cultural calendar is still packed with brilliant events and activities for families
Documentary performance, groundbreaking dance, world premieres and fresh takes on classic works - check out our early theatre highlights for 2025.
New year, new you. Let us tell you exactly what food and drink you should consume over the coming weeks.
Galleries are racing to announce new exhibitions so check out our top picks, from art films and nostalgic paintings to Hockney's collages.
We're enjoying an arty start to the new year in 2025 in Tours and Activities with plenty of arts based events, games and workshops.