Your guide to the arts in Manchester: exhibitions, plays and musicals, and concerts and gigs. Plus, discover what’s on at galleries, museums and cinemas across the city.
An authentic Spanish flamenco show has made its way to us in Manchester – and tickets are still available. Taking place at Contact Theatre near the university, The Royal Opera of Madrid takes to the stage with their&hel...
What do you think when you think of Elton John? Rocketman, 70s icon, compassionate person with amazing talent? Well, all of those descriptors were true at the first night of Elton’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour...
Candlelight has taken the UK by storm, illuminating cities around the British Isles with enchanting concerts. No genre is exempt from the Candlelight series: from timeless classical masterpieces to uplifting pop artists...
Many people have clothes in their wardrobes that they aren’t wearing, so instead of throwing them away, how about swapping them for dreamy garms of a similar value? A fantastic Swap Shop is arriving at Selfridges here i...
Most Mancs await the day when the golden boys themselves, Liam and Noel Gallagher, will pull themselves together and announce an Oasis reunion. We’re desperate to see live performances of legendary hits like Champagne S...
We love showmanship here in Manchester, and generally the more outlandish, the better. Our favourites include drag shows, cabaret performances and theatre in general, and now there’s a exciting new residency to lo...
Known for his humorous, darkly comedic poems and incredible spoken word performances, the ‘Bard of Salford‘ is set to take on a very special performance this weekend. Alongside his current UK tour, John Coop...
Factory International has announced today the line-up for Festival Square, the central hub of its biennial Manchester International Festival (MIF) which returns to the city this summer. Taking place from June 29 to July...
We know we’re great, but it’s always nice to remind ourselves why us Mancunians are simply the best. Being named one of the best destinations to visit in the world during 2023, here are even more reasons for...
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again again. It appears a third instalment to the hit musical comedy might be on its way, as creator Judy Craymer says she “knows there’s a trilogy there.” So ABBA fans rejoice as...