All events, festivals, and things to do in Manchester
Mike Skinner and The Streets are set to headline a special edition of the Warehouse Project at Depot Mayfield this November. They will perform their seminal album 'A Grand Don’t Come For Free' in full for the first time on stage.
Castlefield Bowl
Sat 11 Jul
Bruntwood Prize-winning playwright Tim Foley presents his sci-fi drama as a live radio play. The performance takes place inside the Space Dome at Jodrell Bank with immersive star projections.
Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics
Research institute · 4.5 ★
A chilled bistro in the city centre focusing on championing the finest North West produce, holding a Bib Gourmand award.
Manchester Academy 3
Fri 16 Oct
The iconic Manchester event celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special performance at the historic Castlefield Bowl.
Sat 4 Jul
A stylish new pub in the Northern Quarter, housed in a former sports bar and offering a cosy, Dickensian atmosphere with excellent pies.
Hebden Bridge Trades Club
Sat 13 Jun
Known for their viral donuts and French toast, Gooey has expanded with a new cafe at Circle Square. It is a go-to spot for indulgent brunch items and high-quality baked goods in a modern setting.
Gooey - Circle Square
Bakery · 4.4 ★
A stylish, high-end 'Japandi' style restaurant in Spinningfields serving a precise menu of sushi and charcoal-grilled skewers.
Sticks'n'Sushi Manchester Spinningfields
Sushi restaurant · 4.5 ★
A historic 5-star hotel in Buxton featuring a restored Victorian thermal pool and an indoor-to-outdoor heated rooftop pool. The on-site 1789 Restaurant offers high-quality modern British cuisine, making it a notable destination for a restorative getaway.
Buxton Crescent
Hotel · 4.3 ★
The beloved Northern Quarter institution has returned to a new home in Barton Arcade, offering a cozy space for coffee and feline company.
Cat Cafe Manchester
Cafe · 4.5 ★ · $$
An intriguing new exhibition at texture gallery exploring the concept of redaction as a method for uncovering suppressed or ignored narratives.
Texture
Event venue · 4.6 ★
Independent bookstore and coffee shop UNITOM is opening a second location in the ABC building at the old Granada Studios site. The new space will feature a curated Kiosk for books and coffee, alongside 'UNITOM Projects', an exhibition space dedicated to contemporary visual culture.
UNITOM
Book store · 4.9 ★
A new specialist beer parlour opens near Piccadilly Station, offering a rotating selection of world-class independent beers and natural wines. The venue features an outdoor terrace and will host World Cup screenings.
Pigeon
Bar · 5 ★
A new specialist beer parlour and bottle shop in the 'Beermuda Triangle' featuring an outdoor terrace and a curated selection of Europe's finest beers.
A sophisticated new Champagne bar on Bridge Street that has launched an ambitious tasting menu concept by chef Julian Pizer.
Portfolio.MCR
Bar · 4.8 ★
The world-renowned Hallé Orchestra has announced its ambitious 2026/27 season, featuring a mix of beloved classics and contemporary premieres. The season includes notable highlights such as Mahler's Fifth Symphony, a new Easter Festival, and the appointment of Thomas Adès as Principal Guest Conductor.
The Hallé
Concert hall · 5 ★
Lily Allen returns to the stage for a two-night residency at the AO Arena, performing her latest album in full with a complete live band.
AO Arena
Sat 20 Jun
Zip World Manchester launches the UK's longest outdoor tubing slide at Heaton Park, offering a family-friendly adventure through woodland scenery.
Zip World Manchester
Adventure sports center · 4.7 ★
Acclaimed performer Stephe Harrop presents a unique spoken-word show at The Portico that reimagines the mythic figure of Cressida. The performance traces her journey across history, from Troy to Elizabethan London, offering a fresh perspective on her character.
The Portico Library
Library · 4.7 ★