The International 3 is an exhibition and project space that works with emerging and established artists, independent curators, galleries and organisations to produce a year-round programme of new commissions, solo shows, group exhibitions and events both on and off-site.
Build your own robot, learn about sustainability and have loads of fun this half term!
free entry
You can get the behind the bar and mix with the best of them in a cocktail making masterclass from The Botanist on Deansgate.
from £39.95
Try your hand at Chinese scroll painting in a workshop from Floating Art where traditional methods are in.
from £32.00
Director Sarah Frankcom returns to the Exchange with two short plays by Caryl Churchill, brought together in one evening of theatre.
from £10.00
Eat your way through the dairy based delights of Manchester, with the Manchester Cheese Crawl walking tour.
from £25
Artist Social for all creatives at any stage for their career to network, mingle and connect with Factory International.
Expect wild acrobatics, outrageous cabaret and electrifying variety when acclaimed Irish sensation THISISPOPBABY come to play at Aviva Studios.
from £10.00
One of the must-see gigs of the year comes as GRAMMY-nominated, multidisciplinary artist FKA twigs performs at Aviva Studios.
from £37.50
This old school pub not only offers a great selection of drinks and food, but also live music nights and a lively atmosphere.
A pub just off Chapel Street in Salford with a bit of a difference. As well as the usual selection of beers, wines and ales; The Kings Arms has a regular programme of theatre and comedy in its upstairs room.
This cultural hub, just off Chapel Street in Salford, offers great real ale and cheap, hearty pub food
Crafty brewers during the day and live music venue at night, operating out of a railway arch in sunny Salford with a secret garden.
Based in Salford, Menagerie is a bar and restaurant with a focus on luxury and theatrical thrills.
We explore the autumn menu at the on-site restaurant at one of Manchester’s best hotels.
RE:TREAT is a luxury spa at The Lowry Hotel in Salford, dealing in the latest innovations in relaxation therapy.
People’s History Museum, the home of ‘ideas worth fighting for’, is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the history of British democracy.
Enjoy a sustainable, ethical, and delicious food experience at Open Kitchen Cafe & Bar, the in-house restaurant and bar at People’s History Museum.
The Lowry Hotel is a stylish five-star hotel in Salford, very close to Manchester city centre.
Corridor Bar in Manchester is a not-so-secret drinking den that has some serious mixology going on behind its unmarked door
A stunning restaurant full of wood panelling and designer lamps, specialising in Indo-Chinese street food-inspired dishes.
New year, new you. Let us tell you exactly what food and drink you should consume over the coming weeks.
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
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.
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.
