Tours and Activities in the North
Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities EditorEvery two years we eagerly anticipate the return of Manchester International Festival, therefore, for obvious reasons this month’s Tours and Activities guide features a couple of hot picks from MIF25.
As part of the festival, you can dive into Samoan culture with SAUNIGA, a live cultural ceremony based on Samoan ancestral knowledge. Or witness Manchester being enveloped by a migrating heard of life-sized animal puppets in what looks set to be one of the most impressive openings yet, THE HERDS.
If you’re visiting for the festival and want a more general look into the city, we can recommend the Rock and Goal tour. On this guided walk through Manchester, you’ll explore the streets where footballing and musical history have been made.
Over in Leeds, Pyramid Arts are holding an open studio where you can take a closer look at the work being created in this unique environment.
Finally, our favourite temple of good times, Altogether Otherwise, are hosting a Céilí as part of their Singing and Dancing season, which looks set to be a hoot.
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