Now a conference and events venue, the Grade II-listed Mechanics’ Institute was the birth place of the TUC in 1868.
It was also the birthplace of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (Umist) and the Cooperative Insurance Society.
A brand-new production of this family favourite flies back into Manchester for a fun-filled, musical adventure at the Palace Theatre.
from £15.00
A high-octane and vibrant new musical comedy dances into Manchester for its UK premiere later this year.
from £15.00
Whether you’re a high-fashion fanatic or just couture curious, Unpicking Couture gets up close and personal with pivotal moments in fashion history.
free entry
Stagger across three hundred years of Manchester’s drinking history in one of the city’s most fun-loving walking tours.
from £20
The Portico Library lines up an afternoon of live music and drawing, presented with the Manchester Chinese Centre.
from £3
The Bridgewater Hall’s flagship concert series brings the best international orchestras, celebrated recitalists and world-renowned choirs to Manchester.
from £8
The Hallé perform Philip Glass and Frans Lanting’s multi-media work celebrating the splendour of life on earth.
from £23.00
Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo gives the UK premiere of Philip Glass’s Ifè Songs, written for her in the Yoruba language.
from £23.00
Everything you want in a Canal Street club can be found here. Cruz 101 – better known as Cruz – is an institution, and a must-visit in Manchester.
The formerly known Hotel Brooklyn reopens as voco, a brand new and gloriously stylish hotel on Manchester’s Portland Street.
A cult tv and movie themed bar set below street level on Portland Street in Manchester.
Smack bang in the centre of Manchester’s Canal Street, colourful club on the corner, G-A-Y, is popular with a youngish crowd looking for pop tunes, cheap drinks and a lively atmosphere. And there’s a rooftop terrace for the smokers.
This multifaceted venue is primarily an award winning gay bar in Manchester’s Canal Street area – but that is not all…
This award winning bar is open six nights a week due to popular demand. Described as the ‘mecca of the north’ for the lesbian community, it is no wonder why.
Passionately adored by many Mancunian foodies (and the first Manchester restaurant in ages not to get a slating from notoriously picky Observer food critic Jay Rayner), this Szechuan restaurant rules the culinary roost from an unprepossessing basement on Portland Street.
Peru Perdu has an all-new food and drink menu, with some of the best-looking dishes in the city.
This residency restaurant opened in summer 2019, at Locke Hotels’ Whitworth Locke. The first residency comes courtesy of Mexican specialists El Camino.
Glass House is the place to go for floral themed workshops, with expert and innovative florists in an idyllic building.
Sackville Park is a lovely green space in Manchester city centre, home to the Alan Turing Memorial.
Le français, c’est chic! The Alliance Française de Manchester has a large range of online & onsite French courses.
Galleries are racing to announce new exhibitions so check out our top picks, from art films and nostalgic paintings to Hockney's collages.
Masters of minimalism, leftfield electronica and cutting edge pop. We bring you the lot in latest live music round up.
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.
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.
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.
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
