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.
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Tickets https:tinyurl.comBAanewMAN£12.50 adv. 6pm‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐Presented by ba‐concerts.com‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐A NEW TOMORROWhttps:youtu.beYs3pdDlsP5kanewtomorrowband.comLondon‐based melodic heavy rock outfit A New Tomorrow are a powerful force in modern rock delivering anthemic choruses high‐octane riffs and emotionally rich songwriting with a cinematic edge. Formed by frontman Alessio Garavello ex‐Power…
.Dutch death metal pioneers PESTILENCE return to UK stages this December bringing a career‐spanning set that bridges their late‐80s foundations with their evolving progressive edge joined by DAMIM.Tickets https:www.ticketweb.uksearchqpestilence£25 adv. 7pm‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐Presented by theunderworldcamden.co.uk‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐PESTILENCEhttps:youtu.bevRHs2cJQYeMinstagram.compestilenceofficialPestilence storm the UK ‐ Winter 2025Led by guitarist‐vocalist…
.The Christmas Model Railway Show returns to our central Manchester venue on Saturday and Sunday December 13th and 14th. This is our Centenary Exhibition its going to be a very special show Even by our standards the invited layouts are exceptional…
Tickets https:tinyurl.comBAburningMAN£25 adv. 7pm‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐Presented by ba‐concerts.com‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐https:youtu.beRwomV4za97Aburningwitches.chBURNING WITCHES headline European tour ‐ with special guest HAMMER KINGThe witches rise ‐ and the king follows In spring 2026 Swiss heavy metal powerhouse BURNING WITCHES will embark on their long‐awaited European headliner tour. Under…
This will be the first time in their long careers that Korpiklaani and Finntroll tour together which only took roughly 13 years to finally make happen Joining them to celebrate this unique event are some of their best friends and drinking partners…
.There will be loads of great entry benefits including full race chip timing a super cool medal snacks drinks some surprise goodies and a load of fun smiles and support along the way. So come on lets do this. Secure your place…
.British rock outfit PURE REASON REVOLUTION are back with their latest album Coming Up To Consciousness the follow up to 2022s Above Cirrus.Tickets https:tinyurl.com2m867dv2£24 adv. 7:30pm‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐NOTE: This show was postponed from December 2024 to September 2025 tickets remain valid A message…
.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…
.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…
.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…
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…
See thunderous cotton machinery demonstrated by our Presenters in the Textile Gallery.Weekdays 3:00pmWeekends 11:00am & 3:00pm…
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…
Manchester Art Gallery houses one of the UK's finest art collections in spectacular surroundings. The Gallery has recently benefited from a £35m transformation and has superb visitor facilities and friendly, welcoming staff. There are currently around 25,000 items in the collection and over 2,000 of these…
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…
Internationally famous for its collections of art and design, the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester, north west England, is home to an impressive range of watercolours, prints, drawings, modern art and sculpture, as well as the largest collections of textiles and wallpapers outside London. Originally founded in…
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.