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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.

Tour Championship Snooker

Tour Championship Snooker returns to Manchester in spring 2026, bringing together the world's…

We Invented The Weekend

We Invented the Weekend festival is back for 2026! Across Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June 2026, Salford…

LIVE@TC - Family Fun at Trafford Centre

Live@TC is set to transform Trafford Centre this summer, with a series of high-energy live shows and…

The Wind in the Willows: A Garden Adventure

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Farshore, part of HarperCollins Publishers, are teaming up…

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…

23 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

Luminiscence UK

Manchester Cathedral

Luminiscence arrives in the UK for the first time, transforming Manchester Cathedral into a fully…

23 Mar 2026 - 05 Jun 2026

Red Rose Diner

East Lancashire Railway

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

23 Mar 2026 - 20 Nov 2026

The Mystery of Banksy – A Genius Mind: Manchester

Dive into Banksy’s mysterious and provocative universe with The Mystery of Banksy – A…

23 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

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

27 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Gravity - Starring Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman & Rachel Tucker

Manchester Opera House

You’re invited to experience Gravity — a remarkable night that brings together three…

10 Apr 2026 -

The Jury Experience: Diamonds, Lies, and a Dead Man

The Stoller Hall

You've been called for jury duty. Scandal brews as a disgraced ex-driver stands trial for…

11 Apr 2026 -

Carlos Acosta's Carmen

Manchester Opera House

A flamenco-Cuban-ballet contemporary mashup bursting with energy and inventive choreography…

22 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

Blue

Manchester Opera House

Kilimanjaro Live & Triple A Entertainment present: Blue – 25th Anniversary Tour + Special…

18 May 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

Diesel Midweek Luncheon

East Lancashire Railway

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

29 Jul 2026 - 26 Aug 2026

Rochdale Feel Good Festival 2026

Rochdale Feel Good Festival returns on Saturday 8 August 2026 with a stellar line-up in Rochdale…

08 Aug 2026 -

André Rieu

Co-op Live

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

11 Sep 2026 -

Mike Wozniak: The Bench

Manchester Opera House

Ever wondered how Mike’s Great-Aunt Zusa made it from Poland to Luton with a war nipping at her…

13 Sep 2026 -

Brandi Carlile

Co-op Live

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

18 Oct 2026 -

Hits Radio Live 2026

Co-op Live

Hits Radio Live returns to Manchester in 2026! Don’t miss the party of the year as Hits…

21 Nov 2026 -

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Pantomime)

Manchester Opera House

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, don’t miss the fairest pantomime of them all! Snow White and the…

05 Dec 2026 - 03 Jan 2027

Selfridges & Co, Trafford Centre

The first Selfridges outside London and your number-one shopping destination for designer brands…

Jodrell Bank

Jodrell Bank is an amazing, unique, and awe-inspiring place. A world-leading deep-space radio…

The Whitworth

The Whitworth is proudly part of the University of Manchester and serves as a bridge between the…

Manchester Museum

Manchester Museum has been at the heart of the city’s cultural scene for more than 130 years…

Italiana Fifty-Five Manchester

Italiana Fifty-Five Manchester proudly presents an authentic Italian culinary experience with two…

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet – The Ultimate Day Out As the UK’s largest designer…

El Gato Negro Tapas

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

The Trafford Centre

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

Vermilion

Experience Vermilion, Manchester’s premier Asian-fusion restaurant & bar, luxury wedding…

Knowsley Safari

Where rhino stomp and lions roar, the safari by the city, and so much more. Experience…

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…

Science and Industry Museum

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

IWM North

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

Aviva Studios

Image Credit: OMA. Courtesy: Factory International. Aviva Studios is a global destination for arts…

Chester Zoo

Winter adventures start just 50 minutes from Manchester at Chester Zoo Home to over 30,000 animals…

Lowry

A magnificent building alongside Salford Quays, inside visitors will find three stunning theatres…

Palace Theatre

The Palace Theatre has been part of Manchester's cultural scene since 1891. Along with its…

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…

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…

Dakota Manchester

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

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

You can’t get much more central than YOTEL Manchester Deansgate. Just off Deansgate, in the…

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

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

Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter

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

Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre

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

King Street

King Street has long established itself as the premium shopping destination in Manchester with…

Rochdale

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

Stockport

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

Bolton

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

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Top 7 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Manchester

St. Patrick’s Day falls on 17 March, with events across the city including the Manchester St. Patrick’s Day Parade, live Irish music, traditional dancing, food specials, and themed celebrations - some lasting an entire week! Most events take place around Sunday 15 March, so there’s usually no need…

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Manchester Marathon 2026 Guide: Spectator Information, Travel Advice, and Best Celebration Spots

The UK’s second-largest marathon takes place in Manchester on Sunday 19 th April 2026, starting with the elite wheelchair race at 8.55am, the elite runners at 9am and then participants in waves until 11.10am. Celebrate from the side lines as 42,000 runners tackle their 26.2 mile challenges across…

News
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5 Top Events Not to Miss at Manchester Film Festival 2026

Manchester Film Festival returns 19–29 March 2026 — and it's shaping up to be the biggest one yet. Now in its twelfth year, Manchester Film Festival (MFF) has grown from a small, independent celebration of cinema into one of the UK's most beloved film events — a BIFA and BAFTA-qualifying festival…

3 minute read

Spring Jazz Season in Manchester at Stoller Hall

Spring has officially sprung at Stoller Hall - and this season, it’s swinging. Manchester’s jazz scene continues at Stoller Hall this spring, featuring free weekly concerts and headline performances from acclaimed jazz artists. Free Friday Night Jazz at Stoller Hall A new free Friday night jazz…

Information
2 minute read

Visit Manchester Insider's Guide Part 10: LGBTQ+

This content is drawn from the Visit Manchester Insider’s Guide. Filled with ideas and inspiration for things to see, do, and eat, as well as places to stay, the 40-page guide features dedicated sections on what's new and upcoming, along with maps and spotlight pages highlighting Greater…

4 minute read

Visit Manchester Insider’s Guide Part 9: Bars and Pubs

This content is drawn from the Visit Manchester Insider’s Guide. Filled with ideas and inspiration for things to see, do, and eat, as well as places to stay, the 40-page guide features dedicated sections on what's new and upcoming, along with maps and spotlight pages highlighting Greater…

Information
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Visit Manchester Insider’s Guide Part 7: Galleries and Museums

This content is drawn from the Visit Manchester Insider’s Guide. Filled with ideas and inspiration for things to see, do, and eat, as well as places to stay, the 40-page guide features dedicated sections on what's new and upcoming, along with maps and spotlight pages highlighting Greater…

Guide
4 minute read

How to Get Manchester City Tickets

For football fans across the globe, a trip to Manchester isn’t complete without a visit to the Etihad Stadium – the legendary home of Manchester City Football Club. Watching a live match here is an unforgettable experience but securing a ticket can take a little planning. Whether you’re in the city…

Seasonal guide
4 minute read

Things to do in Greater Manchester this Easter School Holidays

Looking for Easter activities that are fun for the whole family? Thankfully, Greater Manchester is buzzing this time of year with exciting Easter egg hunts, fun adventures and creative craft sessions. The Easter bunny will be hopping around causing mischief at plenty of family attractions in the…

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