Celebrating Oldham Wakes: A nostalgic new exhibition bursts into life at Gallery Oldham
A vibrant new exhibition inspired by the rich traditions of festivals, carnivals and community celebration is set to transform the gallery this summer.
Oldham Wakes!...
Bringing It All Back Home – Bob Dylan’s Retrospectrum Opens In Manchester This Weekend
This weekend marks the 60th anniversary of Bob Dylan’s legendary concert at Manchester’s Free Trade Hall, where a heckler branded him “Judas” for supposedly abandoning...
Spirituals by Le Gateau Chocolat comes to Lowry,
Le Gateau Chocolat delivers a Sunday Service like no other, in an ode to two ground-breaking Black American sopranos - Jessye Norman and Kathleen Battle.
Le Gateau...
Mike Garry, Manchester Collective and Manchester International Roots Orchestra to headline Didsbury Arts Festival
Didsbury Arts Festival is back for 2026, promising a vibrant programme of contemporary performance, dance, music, spoken word, workshops and community events, and a...
Trainspotting The Musical is coming to the Palace Theatre
Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, and following its world premiere in London's West End, Trainspotting The Musical will embark on...
Ambridge heads to Manchester
BBC Radio 4’s long-running drama ‘The Archers’ celebrates its 75th anniversary with a brand new live theatrical experience, inviting Manchester audiences to experience the...
Factory International announces summer classical line up
From cutting-edge opera to contemporary classical, Factory International presents a season of world class classical music at its home Aviva Studios in Manchester this...
Lowry Welcomes Northern Ballet’s Gentleman Jack from 4 – 6 June
From 4 - 6 June Northern Ballet’s new full-length ballet – Gentleman Jack – is set to captivate audiences at Salford’s Lowry as part...
The Queen is Dead 40th anniversary celebration at Salford Lads Club
A series of special events marking the 40th anniversary of The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths will be happening this June at the legendary venue, Salford Lads Club.
One...
It’s a Sin actor Nathaniel J Hall makes directorial debut at Sale’s Waterside
Waterside Arts is producing its first show in a move to spotlight and champion original homegrown narratives that define the region.
This new vision supports...