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Whether you're a local looking for a new adventure or a visitor eager to explore, our carefully curated selection of events will ensure your week is filled with unforgettable moments.

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DARKFIELD: FLIGHT

Experience the critically acclaimed experience from DARKFIELD that takes you on a journey where any…

The Wild Grill Experience

Millington Hall Farm is excited to welcome barbecuing enthusiasts to this 4 hour meat prep…

Quentin Blake and Me

A major new free family exhibition celebrating the work of one of Britain’s most popular…

Back to the 90's Boat Party, Manchester River Cruises

Throw it back to the era of Tamagotchis, dance anthems, and diva pop with the Back to the 90s…

The Polar Express™ 2025 Train Ride

Discover the magic of the Churnet Valley Railway's The Polar Express™ Train Ride, a…

Family Escape Room - The Library of Enchantment

A family-friendly escape room. Ever wanted to step inside a story? The Library of Enchantment is a…

18 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

Red Rose Diner 2025

East Lancashire Railway

Step on board the luxury Pullman carriages and sample fine cuisine in opulent surroundings…

18 Sep 2025 - 21 Nov 2025

Timeleft - Dinners with strangers

Experience Wednesday differently: Thousands gather every week to connect over delicious meals and…

18 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

Rail Ale Trail: Walk up a Thirst

East Lancashire Railway

Climb aboard one of our steam or diesel trains on the ELR as we guide you through the history and…

20 Sep 2025 -

Wine Tasting Diner 2025

East Lancashire Railway

Enjoy a culinary adventure expertly paired to fine wines from around the world! Sample some…

20 Sep 2025 - 08 Nov 2025

Midweek Luncheon 2025

East Lancashire Railway

Sit back and relax in the luxury Pullman carriages while we serve up some traditional hearty…

24 Sep 2025 - 29 Oct 2025

Adult LEGO Night

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

Have you ever wanted to visit LEGOLAND® discovery centre but don't have any little ones in…

03 Oct 2025 - 05 Dec 2025

Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway

East Lancashire Railway

Take a trip on Sodor’s number one tank engine and meet Sir Topham Hatt on this spectacular day…

04 Oct 2025 - 05 Oct 2025

After-hours with the Mermaids

Sea Life Manchester

Come and explore the full aquarium in these limited, intimate evening sessions and you’ll also…

17 Oct 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Candlelight: Rings & Dragons

Manchester Cathedral

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to…

18 Oct 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight

Manchester Opera House

An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight – An enchanting live…

19 Oct 2025 -

Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway?

Manchester Opera House

The virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winner is back on tour! Nina…

19 Oct 2025 -

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Manchester Cathedral

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to…

29 Oct 2025 - 12 Nov 2025

The Wizarding Adventure

East Lancashire Railway

It's time to sign up to our spellbinding school of sorcery as you take a wacky and wonderful…

29 Oct 2025 -

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and ABBA

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to…

20 Nov 2025 -

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Palace Theatre

West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, comes to Palace Theatre…

25 Nov 2025 - 03 Jan 2026

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Manchester Cathedral

Enjoy a spectacular evening with some of the greatest classical music ever written, including…

29 Nov 2025 -

David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)

Aviva Studios

Let David Hockney take you on a personal journey through sixty years of his art in this vibrant…

16 Dec 2025 - 11 Jan 2026

Swan Lake

Manchester Opera House

Lose yourself in the magic of classical ballet this new year. Swan Lake is arguably the…

03 Feb 2026 -

Sounds of the City

Castlefield Bowl

Sounds of the City is back in July 2026, taking over Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl for a…

02 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

André Rieu

Co-op Live

André Rieu, world-renowned Dutch violinist and conductor, will be bringing his brand new show…

11 Sep 2026 -

Co-op Live

As the UK’s only music-first arena, Co-op Live boasts the largest floor space of any indoor…

AO Arena

The AO Arena Manchester, managed and operated by ASM Global, is one of the busiest venues in the…

Race Across The World: The Experience

Following the launch of Race Across the World: The Experience earlier this year, CityDays is…

The Sculpts

If you want to buy a beautiful gift for someone who loves Manchester, you can’t go wrong with…

El Gato Negro Tapas

Chef patron Simon Shaw creates seasonally-influenced dishes, combining modern and traditional…

Science and Industry Museum

Explore 250 years of innovations and ideas that started life in Manchester and went on to change the…

The Trafford Centre

The Trafford Centre The world-renowned shopping and leisure destination has all the must-have…

Rochdale Town Hall

Step Inside Rochdale Town Hall The doors are open and there’s so much to explore! The newly…

Selfridges

Selfridges Exchange Square is located in the heart of the city and offers a luxury shopping…

IWM North

Extraordinary Powerful Stories IWM North makes full use of its renowned architecture to…

National Football Museum

The National Football Museum is part of the Visit Manchester Pass - giving you entry to iconic…

Coronation Street Experience - Step Onto The Iconic Street!

Coronation Street is part of the Visit Manchester Pass - giving you entry to iconic attractions and…

Manchester City Football Club Stadium and Club Tour

Manchester City Stadium Tour is part of the Visit Manchester Pass - giving you entry to iconic…

Old Trafford Tour & Museum

Old Trafford Tour & Museum offers a behind the scenes look at the world’s most iconic…

RHS Garden Bridgewater

RHS Garden Bridgewater is part of the Visit Manchester Pass - giving you entry to iconic attractions…

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

********* LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester is the ultimate indoor LEGO Playground and offers an…

Sea Life Manchester

********* Come face-to-fin with thousands of creatures at SEA LIFE Manchester, including majestic…

Scranchester Food Tours

A truly immersive food tour of Manchester. Your local guide will take you on a multi-stop tour…

Craft Beer Tour Manchester

Craft Beer Tour Manchester is part of the Visit Manchester Pass - giving you entry to iconic…

The Manchester Pub Walkabout

The funniest pub tours in the country, absurd yet factual roller-coasters staggering across three…

Sightseeing Manchester - Open-Top Bus Tour

Sightseeing Manchester is part of the Visit Manchester Pass - giving you entry to iconic…

Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales & Chester Tour from Manchester

King Edward built a castle in Conwy, King Arthur slayed a giant in Eryri (Snowdonia), and the Romans…

Windermere & the Lake District - Day Tour from Manchester

The Lake District is where people go to rejuvenate their senses. The soaring mountains refresh…

The Edwardian Manchester

A 5-star luxury hotel with spa in Manchester’s city centre The Edwardian Manchester offers its…

Dakota Manchester

Dakota is a lifestyle brand for the independent thinking, discerning traveller. An eight-story new…

The Midland Hotel

Set in the heart of Manchester, this Grade II listed building exudes elegance and history. Following…

Hotel Gotham Manchester

Boutique 5* hotel, Rooftop Private Members Bar, GILT Club & 2AA Rosette Honey Restaurant. Hotel…

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is a luxury hotel with an industrial soul that is sprawled out on Oxford…

The Lowry Hotel

The Lowry Hotel is situated on the banks of the River Irwell. Positioned in the perfect location the…

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester – Piccadilly

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester-Piccadilly is ideally located in the heart of the city. The…

Stockport

Situated just 10-minutes south of Manchester city centre by train, Stockport is well worth a visit…

Rochdale

Rochdale is a borough in the north of Greater Manchester, comprising of Heywood, Middleton, Milnrow…

Bolton

Bolton is friendly town full of character in Greater Manchester, Ideally located close to the…

Bury

Just north of Manchester, the borough of Bury is a great combination of award winning attractions…

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A weekend of beauty is heading to Manchester Arndale

Manchester Arndale is the ultimate destination for shopping in Manchester's City Centre. Offering visitors over 200 stores from high-street favourites to irresistible places to eat. This weekend they are treating visitors to a weekend of feel-good beauty. Treat yourself to expert tips, interactive…

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What's On in Rochdale This September

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Stockport, Greater Manchester: A Complete Visitor's Guide

Just 8 minutes from Manchester, Stockport is quickly making a name for itself; some are even calling it the " new Berlin ." And it's easy to see why. The town has that perfect mix of old and new. You've got historic spots like the iconic Hat Works Museum and the Air Raid Shelters that offer a glimpse…

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Step Into Nature: Manchester's New CyanLines Routes Revealed

Manchester is about to get a whole lot greener! A bold new project called CyanLines has been launched, with plans to create over 100 miles of connected parks, green spaces, rivers, canals, and even sky-high walkways across the city and beyond. Over the next decade, CyanLines will transform how…

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Rochdale, Greater Manchester: A Complete Visitor's Guide

Rochdale is quickly becoming one to watch. Just 12 minutes by train from Manchester Victoria, this up-and-coming town is making a name for itself with its mix of history, culture, and community spirit. Named Greater Manchester's Town of Culture in April, it's certainly living up to the title. Voted…

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Bolton International Film Festival Returns for Its Ninth Edition

The Bolton International Film Festival proudly returns for its ninth edition, running from Wednesday 1 st Oct to Sunday 5 th Oct. The BAFTA and BIFA-accredited short film festival will showcase 283 short films, including 34 World premieres, 16 European and 62 National premieres - cementing its…

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Chotto Matte Manchester announces exclusive sushi pop-up ahead of launch

500 free sushi boxes to be given away in celebration of upcoming Chotto Matte Manchester opening In anticipation of its highly awaited Manchester debut, international Nikkei restaurant Chotto Matte is giving locals an exclusive preview of what’s to come. The brand will host an exclusive sushi pop-up…

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Four Essential Experiences at The Manchester Coffee Festival

The Manchester Coffee Festival returns to the iconic Bowlers Exhibition Centre this November bringing an outstanding lineup of exhibitors, competitions and interactive events. Here’s four reasons you can’t miss the U.K’s best regional coffee show. MCF returns to the Bowlers Exhibition Centre…

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Dining experiences with a difference at Churnet Valley Railway

Tuck into freshly prepared dishes as you roll through stunning countryside on the Churnet Valley Railway. From hearty breakfasts (with prosecco if you like) to classic Saturday favourites and laid-back midweek lunch. Here’s 8 truly unique dining experiences offered by Churnet Valley Railway: 1.

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