Mount Street Social

Enjoy an evening of poetry at Manchester Central Library  

As part of the Manchester Literature Festival, Manchester Central Library will host three renowned poets on Friday, 13 October. Terrance Hayes, Anthony Anaxagorou & Selina Nwulu will be performing some of their latest works So to Speak, Heritage Aesthetics and Nwulu’s debut collection A Little Resurrection. Starting at 6.30 pm, tickets from £8.  

Catch a Broadway show with your evening meal 

St Aidan’s Church in Rochdale becomes the stage for some incredible Broadway performances. On Saturday, 14 October, A Broadway Cabaret will see a line-up of extraordinary singers take on many of the best-loved songs from your favourite Broadway shows. The event will start at 7.30 pm and there will also be a delicious pie supper and drinks. Tickets for the show start at £10. 

Watch the revival of a comedy classic at Stockport Plazza 

This Monday 9 October, The Plaza in Stockport welcomes a radio comedy classic to the stage. Hancocks Half Hour: The Lost Episodes, directed by Tim Astley, brings back episodes of the beloved 1954 show, so don’t miss the opportunity to watch the hilarious adventures of Tony Hancock and friends live on stage. Tickets start from £19.80. 

Celebrate Oktoberfest without leaving Manchester 

The Bavarian festival is back between 13 and 14 October to celebrate its 10th anniversary in the city. Manchester Oktoberfest will be held at Platt Fields Park this year, with traditional food and drink being served at one of the biggest Oktoberfest in the UK. With live music and authentic decorations, make sure you don’t miss out, and dress up in traditional Bavarian attire. Tickets for the festival start from £10. 

Manchester Arndale debuts thought-provoking spoken-stories exhibition 

A new spoken-stories exhibition is arriving at Manchester Arndale this Tuesday 10 October. Exploring  homelessness and highlighting the importance of community support, Random Objects of Kindness was created in partnership with Heard Storytelling and Real Change MCR. The exhibition’s launch coincides with World Mental Health Day and World Homelessness Day.  

Book now: RHS Urban Show 2024 

Tickets for the much-anticipated gardening show are now available. Make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to attend the RHS Urban Show 2024, which will be held at Depot Mayfield, and find inspiration to create your own indoor garden by attending talks and gardening workshops and exploring incredible plant installations that are created to encourage city residents by focusing on the influence horticulture has in our society. Book your tickets now here. 

New Opening: Mount Street Social 

A whole new experience is coming to The Midland’s own Mount Street starting this Saturday, 14 October. From 2pm, Mount Street Socials will be running every Saturday with three hours of live music, three set courses of classic British dishes and discounted drinks packages with a choice of wine, beer, spirits or cocktails. There is limited availability for the events, so make sure you pre-book using the booking form here.