War Horse at The Lowry

Step through the wardrobe and experience an icy, magic and mystical adventure.

Let yourself be transported back to an ancient time with historian and author Mary Beard as she explores the secret histories of Rome.

An explosive new dance production heads to The Lowry, bringing a whole new dimension to The Who’s iconic rock album.

Direct from London’s West End, a critically acclaimed play shining a light on homelessness, addiction and resilience through one woman’s unforgettable story.  

Don’t miss James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning, big-hearted, ‘pitch-perfect’ celebration of football when it comes to Salford.

Happening as part of Lowry’s 25th anniversary, Aakash Odedra’s five-star show, accompanied by a live orchestra, arrives in Salford for one special performance this May.

Ancient myth collides with the modern streets of Salford in this latest production from award-winning Northern theatre company, Not Too Tame. Part of Lowry’s 25th anniversary celebrations.

Calling all budding young writers in Greater Manchester: submit your work and see it performed in Lowry’s Quays Theatre.

From compelling solo shows to awe-inspiring ensemble pieces, Lowry bring another unmissable season of contemporary dance.

Throughout 2025, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is celebrating its tenth anniversary, having first opened to the public a decade ago.

Throughout 2025, the team at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is taking a deep dive into Ruth, one of the famous 19th-century author’s most shocking texts.

Lancaster Literature Festival, or Litfest to its friends, is rolling out its 46th programme, having created a variety of events for its audiences since 1978.

Various independent publishing houses set out their stalls at the Northern Publishers’ Fair at Manchester Central Library.

Poets & Players is a must-go for lovers of words and music, presenting poets established and emerging, with the latest readers Katharine Towers, Sascha Akhtar and Victoria Gatehouse.

Expect an unforgettable evening of captivating conversation as award-winning poet, memoirist, novelist and literary critic Seán Hewitt reads from his eagerly awaited debut novel.

Now in its 20th year, Manchester Literature Festival is presenting a special programme of spring events.

Poetry at the Dusty Miller is a now regular night with invited readers, organised by Carcanet-published Carola Luther and Judith Willson in the Coiners’ Room in the Mytholmroyd pub.