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The Manchester Flower Festival

Celebrate the start of summer at The Manchester Flower Festival. With fabulous floral installations, outdoor dining and entertainment, you’re in for a bloomin’ amazing long weekend in Manchester city centre.

Unmissable Manchester

Get ready for a sensational summer in Manchester! Discover a friendly and welcoming city, bursting with unmissable music, world-class culture, top sport and vibrant festivals, all guaranteed to make your next city break truly unforgettable.

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What's On This Week

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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Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You

A sense-sational exhibition! Get ready for a brand-new adventure of super-sized science and…

Soccer Aid for UNICEF

Soccer Aid for UNICEF returns to Manchester this summer, bringing together the biggest names in…

Stories – Brought To Life

Stories – Brought to Life, a new ground-breaking experience presented by FRAMELESS…

Mary Poppins

Palace Theatre

Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning…

14 May 2025 - 17 May 2025

Red Rose Diner 2025

East Lancashire Railway

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

14 May 2025 - 21 Nov 2025

Timeleft - Dinners with strangers

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

14 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele

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

15 May 2025 -

Candlelight: A Tribute to Oasis

Manchester Cathedral

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

15 May 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA

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

16 May 2025 - 18 Jul 2025

Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

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

16 May 2025 - 06 Jun 2025

Midweek Luncheon 2025

East Lancashire Railway

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

21 May 2025 - 29 Oct 2025

The Dino Adventure

East Lancashire Railway

Have you ever wanted to pet a pachycephalosaurus, get together with a Triceratops or tickle a T-Rex…

28 May 2025 - 20 Jul 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 May 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Villain Academy

East Lancashire Railway

Join a rogue’s gallery of vile villains on a journey to complete a dastardly quest. During…

30 May 2025 - 15 Aug 2025

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Manchester Cathedral

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

06 Jun 2025 - 15 Aug 2025

Rail Ale Trail

East Lancashire Railway

Chug through lush valleys and pretty villages, take in the stunning scenery and sample some…

07 Jun 2025 - 06 Sep 2025

Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams today announces his highly anticipated tour for 2025, which will see the global icon…

10 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2025

Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie, a Grammy Awards®, Oscar®, and Golden Globe® winning icon, has sold over…

12 Jun 2025 - 13 Jun 2025

Gin Tasting Diner 2025

East Lancashire Railway

Enjoy a culinary adventure paired to some amazing gins from around the world! Sample some…

13 Jun 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Candlelight: Tribute to Sherlock Holmes

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

14 Jun 2025 -

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

Manchester Cathedral

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of opera with "A Night at the Opera," a…

15 Jun 2025 -

Travel to Wonderland

East Lancashire Railway

You're late, you're late, for a very important date! It's time to take a tumble down the…

15 Jun 2025 -

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Brought to you by City Music, join renowned British concert pianist Warren…

21 Jun 2025 -

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Manchester Cathedral

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

21 Jun 2025 -

Brandi Carlile

Manchester Opera House

Known as one of music's most respected voices, Brandi Carlile is an 11x Grammy Award-winning…

25 Jun 2025 -

Sounds of the City

Castlefield Bowl

Sounds of the City is back in July 2025, taking over Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl for a…

02 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Candlelight: Rings & Dragons

Manchester Cathedral

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

11 Jul 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

OASIS LIVE'25

Oasis announce their first UK and Ireland shows in 16 years. Oasis have ended years of feverish…

11 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2025

Wine Tasting Diner 2025

East Lancashire Railway

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

19 Jul 2025 - 08 Nov 2025

The ELO Experience

Manchester Opera House

The ELO Experience has been bringing the music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light orchestra to the…

27 Jul 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…

02 Aug 2025 - 05 Oct 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…

08 Aug 2025 - 20 Sep 2025

Sam Fender

Indie from the North Shields singer-songwriter and guitarist. After starting his career as an actor…

16 Aug 2025 -

RHS Garden Bridgewater

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

Museum of Illusions

Manchester welcomes World-Famous Museum of Illusions to the city! Enter the fascinating world of…

Great Northern Warehouse

The Grade 2 listed Great Northern building, a former railway goods distribution warehouse is now a…

Science and Industry Museum

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

Rochdale Town Hall

Enjoy the newly restored town hall building and explore new spaces and places, previously closed to…

Selfridges

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

AO Arena

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

The Trafford Centre

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

IWM North

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

HOME

With five cinema screens, two theatres and an art gallery, HOME is an open and social space for the…

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

********* Safety information Pre-booking a time slot to visit will be essential, including for…

Gin Tour and Tasting

A guided tour and tasting to give you an insight into Manchester Gin's distillery life…

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, Lancaster & 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…

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

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

Dakota Manchester

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

Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre

Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre is a truly luxurious and stylish 4-star hotel, perfectly…

Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter

Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter is a newly built four-star hotel, ideally located…

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…

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly offers 275 stylish bedrooms, with en-suite bathrooms…

Rochdale

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

MediaCity and The Quays

A unique waterfront location and home to the BBC and ITV, MediaCity and The Quays is home to the…

Spinningfields

Explore the diverse offerings of Spinningfields, a central hub in Manchester known for its dining…

Bolton

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

Wigan Borough

Wigan Borough encompasses the two main towns of Wigan and Leigh, which are among a number of smaller…

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Your Manchester Flower Festival Itinerary

The Manchester Flower Festival is set to bloom from Friday, 23 May to Monday, 26 May 2025, transforming the city centre into a vibrant celebration of floral artistry, culture, and community. Here's your guide to making the most of this blossoming event. Explore the Floral Trail Embark on a…

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Top 5 Unmissable Things to Do in Manchester This Summer

Summer in Manchester is always an exciting time, and 2025 is shaping up to be unforgettable. With massive live gigs, next-level festivals, incredible food, and culture around every corner, there's so much to look forward to. If you're visiting Manchester this summer, or thinking of planning a trip…

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Spotlight on Stockport with Little Miss Traveller

Little Miss Traveller is shining the spotlight on Stockport as part of the 'Days out in Manchester' series. Discover the 15 splendid reasons for visiting the town. Getting there: Stockport is located eight miles south east of Manchester and is easily reached by train taking only ten minutes from…

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Get Creative at The Manchester Flower Festival - Your Workshop Guide

Explore a blooming variety of creative workshops across the city — from free drop-in activities like bouquet-making, pot-painting, and family gardening, to bookable hands-on experiences such as macramé plant hanger and pressed flower lantern making. With events running throughout the Bank Holiday…

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Sustainable Dining at Winsome

Located at 74 Princess Street, Winsome is one of Manchester’s most exciting culinary venues leading the charge in sustainable dining. With a strong ethos rooted in reducing waste and supporting local producers, Winsome delivers a dining experience that is both thoughtful and environmentally…

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Health and Wellness activities in Greater Manchester

Revitalize your senses in Greater Manchester with Visit Manchester’s guide to health and wellness activities. Unwind in luxurious spas, rejuvenate with wellness experiences and discover the city’s hidden gems for relaxation. Highly trained therapists at The Spa & Gym at Edwardian Manchester will…

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Sustainable Change at People’s History Museum

Manchester is home to a wealth of cultural institutions that are making significant strides in sustainability. Among them, the People’s History Museum in Spinningfields stands out as a beacon of progressive change. As the national museum of democracy, People’s History Museum is not only preserves…

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50 Things to do in Manchester this Summer

Summer in Manchester is packed with live music, food festivals, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly events. Hidden gems, world-class museums, lush parks, and scenic canals make the city buzz with activity. Soak up the festival atmosphere, explore cultural hotspots, and relax in the sunshine.

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Emirates Old Trafford to host ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Emirates Old Trafford - the home of Lancashire Cricket - is proud to announce it has been selected as an official host venue for next year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The announcement marks a significant milestone for both the historic venue and women’s cricket in the North West, reinforcing the…

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