There’s something for all occasions at eden, the floral wonderland soon to open at The Printworks. From bottomless brunches to sharing platters, wood-fired grills and authentic pizzas.
Opening in August, it is set across three-floor with an outdoor terrace, providing a sun-kissed hideaway in the city for those al fresco occasions.
Join an access-all-areas guided tour of Chetham’s Library and the surrounding school – among the most venerable buildings in the North West.
from £20.00
‘Shadow and Void: Buddha10’ combines historic Buddhist sculptures with contemporary, multisensory artworks that offer a space for reflection
free entry
Marking the anniversary of the Christmas Blitz, this walking tour explores Manchester’s history of conflict, from the English Civil Wars to the World Wars and beyond.
from £20.00
Uncover the fascinating stories that lie beneath two vibrant Salford areas, packed with a history of pioneering achievement in art, architecture and absurdity.
from £20.00
Declared “Britain’s best songwriter” by The Guardian, folk experimenter Richard Dawson performs two special shows at The Stoller Hall.
from £22.50
Every Monday night upstairs at Fierce Bar, The Comedy Vault hosts an outrageously funny open-mic night. Come and try your hand or just to watch and laugh.
free entry
Rock-informed, techno-adjacent musical collagists Moin perform at Band on the Wall this spring.
from £16.50
Electronica, jazz and hyperpop collide as Anatole Muster brings his accordion and a full band to Manchester ahead of album number two.
Chain cinema showing mainstream films, located in Manchester’s Printworks complex.
Kōdo, a secret bar like no other. It is all about discovery. The only way to enter is with a special code, which changes weekly.
A cleverly-designed bar for those in the know, disguised as a laundrette but containing some top-class beers and cocktails.
Head to this tiny Italian eatery for an authentic slice of Naples. It majors in mozzarella and the stuff here is a revelation: light, flavoursome, with oily, oozing pesto.
Second hand book shop in Manchester city centre.
The celebrity chef isn’t simply known for his appearances on TV panel shows, he’s also a stellar chef, cooking the finest Italian cuisine. This bright open space brings authentic Neapolitan pizza and the best Prosecco to Manchester.
Hotel Indigo Manchester is an elegant and welcoming hotel in the heart of this vibrant city, with the equally excellent Mamucium as the in-house restaurant.
We visit Skof, Manchester’s most raved-about new restaurants, mere hours before 2025’s Michelin Guide announcement.
Federation House in Manchester is a pop-up project space that provides opportunities for artists, artist groups and artist development agencies.
The National Football Museum is now open to the public, ready to show off its impressive array of football-related exhibits and activities.
Dantzic is a great creative workspace in one of NOMA’s historic warehouse buildings.
Good for lunch, brunch and excellent coffee (plus: nice interior design).
Make the most of the springtime sun with some of the North's best bars and restaurants.
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
From precarious ceramics to photography festivals, spring is here and brings with it a breath of fresh air in visual art and exhibitions.
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
Boozy tours, art workshops and a 'hobby house' that champions all things DIY, get the creative cogs whirring with our latest batch of tours and activities.
The outsiders, the oddities and the outrageous – we’re keeping it weird with a hot new batch of underground gigs about to hit Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool.
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
It's like the Woolies pick'n'mix counter this month in live literature land – so much choice, we're not sure where to start digging in.
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