Tales of Birbal at Touchstones Rochdale
Creative TouristTravelling story-tellers Mashi and Bhanji earn their keep by recreating enchanting tales of the great Moghul King Akbar and his wise companion, Birbal.
Travelling story-tellers Mashi and Bhanji earn their keep by recreating enchanting tales of the great Moghul King Akbar and his wise companion, Birbal.
The Rochdale Pioneers Museum – once a shop – is widely considered to be the birthplace of the co-operative movement.
A stunning multi-award winning building comprising a library, coffee shop and conference facilities right in the heart of Rochdale town centre. Close to Metrolink and Rochdale Transport Interchange.
The Arena has a regular programme of arts and entertainment including live music, concerts, comedy and dances with stage shows and national tours. With two licensed bars this is the perfect location for a great night out.
The Yoga Seed is an intimate studio just outside of Oldham town centre. Run by Sharon it offers small classes including a men only class.
The Bank Top Tavern is a pub in Oldham known for its live music and regular events programme.
Hack Oldham is an event space that also offers co-working, community groups and crafting in the heart of Oldham.
Parliament Square is a public space in Oldham Town Centre with restaurants sitting alongside a new seven screen cinema.
Gallery Oldham provides a wide range of exhibitions and activities targeted at different audiences of all ages within Oldham and the surrounding area.
Over the past thirty years, retail giants have developed in the vicinity, yet Bury Market remains the undisputed champion of the North, attracting thousands of visitors every week.
Bury arts venue in fine surroundings. The Met programmes Music, comedy and theatre.
This beautiful building holds temporary exhibitions of acclaimed international art, contemporary and historical collections, handcrafted art in the Art Shop and Tina’s tea rooms. Alongside this runs a varied events, workshop and education programme.
Bury Art Shop is a local gem filled with original artworks, crafts and homewares, championing the work of local artists and makers at the heart of Bury’s growing Culture Quarter.
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 entryDocumentary performance, groundbreaking dance, world premieres and fresh takes on classic works - check out our early theatre highlights for 2025.
Hollywood 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
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.