Welcome to Manchester
Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Manchester - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.
Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Manchester to suit all the family, whatever the weather.
Everything you need to know if you're visiting Manchester as a visitor or a resident.
Whether you're staying for the night or a few days, check out the choice of local hotels.
Enjoy a great day out with the family at a tourist attraction in Manchester .
Tickle your taste buds with a range of cuisines - eat out at a restaurant in Manchester .
. This show is packed with new material you havent heard before so dont miss it Victor returns with his trademark style of comedy ‐ bold insights unscripted moments and cheeky observations that make you think long after you laugh. He…
Beginning with their 1962 formation in a back room at the iconic ODonoghues Pub and exploring their subsequent 50‐year career a talented cast of singers and musicians bring the story of Ronnie Drew Luke Kelly Barney McKenna John Sheahan Ciaran Bourke and…
Step into the timeless beauty of St Anns Church Manchester ‐ the perfect candlelit setting for an unforgettable evening of music.Experience Vivaldis iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as youve never heard it before. A cornerstone of classical music this vivid and revolutionary…
.German hard‐rock legend AXEL RUDI PELL ‐ GHOST TOWN TOUR 2026 with special guests NEVERLAND.Tickets https:tinyurl.comBAaxelrudiMAN£30 adv. 7:30pm‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐Presented by ba‐concerts.com‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐AXEL RUDI PELLhttps:youtu.be34ZaILEaUj4axel‐rudi‐pell.deYou need neither encyclopaedia nor sat‐nav to enjoy the music of Bochum‐based guitarist composer and band mastermind Axel Rudi Pell.…
Ladies and Gentlethem feeling a little upset Have you tried hypnosis psychoanalysis smelling salts and it just doesnt work Try The City for Incurable WomenParis 1880s. In a psychiatric hospital female patients performed hysteria for the public. The doctors went to…
Step into the spectacular world of Gandeys K‐Pop Dragon Circus a dazzling fusion of East meets West where magic music and myth unite beneath the big top.Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel joined by his mischievous clown companion La…
.Tickets https:tinyurl.comBAtykettoMAN£29.50 adv. 7:30pm‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐Presented by ba‐concerts.com‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐TYKETTOhttps:youtu.bexN9V8M0GDgUtyketto.comHard rocking songsmiths TYKETTO enter 2026 with the release of their 6th studio album Closer To The Sun through Silver Lining Music on March 20th 2026 and with it unleash some of their best supremely crafted…
. As the flagship event of Manchester Tech Week UCX brings teams together to share the latest developments and applications across unified communications and collaboration cloud and networks video and AV customer contact and call centre technology and of course AI.Manchester…
. Digital Transformation EXPO DTX sits at the intersection of technology people and process. Taking place on 29‐30 April at Manchester Central DTX Manchester is the Norths leading business transformation event for those shaping technology strategy selection and implementation.As the…
.Tickets https:link.dice.fmE592b96130c7£25 adv. 7:30pm‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐Presented by ba‐concerts.com‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐SCREECHING WEASELhttps:youtu.bewqXqF2fOQscreechingweasel.comSCREECHING WEASEL are an American Punk Rock band consisting of Ben Weasel vocals Gianluca Ginger Panero guitar Mike Hunchback guitar Zach Poutine Brandner bass and Pierre Marche drums founded in 1986 by Ben Weasel and…
Raw and stripped back the conversational SMOKE is a hard‐hitting savage comic‐thriller about another dead gay guy on social media drugs the Demon Twink in Starbucks and Mariah Carey.Non‐profit organisation You Are Loved YAL created in response to disproportionately high rates of…
Enjoy a sublime evening of music in the majestic candlelit setting of Manchester Cathedral as acclaimed British pianist Warren Mailley‐Smith performs a stunning programme of Chopins most exquisite solo piano works.From the tender lyricism of the Nocturnes to the brilliant drama of…
Following his show‐stopping partnerships on Strictly Come Dancing Nikita Kuzmin will take centre stage in the high‐octane new dance spectacular Burn the Floor: Supernova touring the UK next Summer. Created by world‐renowned choreographer and BAFTA award‐recipient Jason Gilkison this show promises to…
.Following the overwhelming sell‐out success of their Phantoms of the Popera tour in 2025 the UKs No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre…
Its a big occasion so we can assure you this is no ordinary celebration. Were bringing with us are barrels of live entertainment great food and a bunch of surprises that weve been cooking up behind the scenes.On August 1st ‐ 2nd…
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Platt Fields Park is brought to you by Magic of Thailand previously known as Manchester Thai Festival.Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your families and…
A dazzling, award winning building in a stunning waterside location. One of the most exciting art galleries in Britain, explore L S Lowry's life and work in ways that might surprise you and discover something new in our other gallery spaces. Opening its door to the…
The museum tells people's stories of war and its impact. Built by Daniel Libeskind to resemble three shards of a shattered globe, representing conflict on land, air and water.Opened at The Quays in Trafford Park, Manchester in July 2002 and created to give northern audiences access to the…
Urbis explores Urban culture and the cities of today and tomorrow through four floors of exhibitions about city life. Our exhibition programme features international large‐scale exhibitions offering unique insights into the dynamic culture of the modern city, with innovative explorations of design, architecture, graffiti, music and the…
Country estate including mansion with important collections and 'below stairs' areas, impressive garden and deer park. An early Georgian house built around a Tudor core, Dunham Massey was extensively reworked in the early years of the 20th century. The result is one of Britain's most sumptuous…
With over 200,000 visitors every year, from all over the world, you know that you are part of one of the greatest clubs on the planet. Come and see for yourself why so many people make the journey Young or old, United fan or not, it really…
Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Manchester ? See our list of attractions in Manchester , including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.
