All events, festivals, and things to do in Manchester
RHS Garden Bridgewater is unveiling a traditional Chinese garden featuring interconnected pavilions and authentic architecture. The opening weekend includes cultural activities like lion dances, calligraphy demonstrations, and traditional music.
RHS Garden Bridgewater
Garden · 4.6 ★
The indie-pop trio will perform their debut album 'Tourist History' in full at the AO Arena. The show is part of their first UK and Ireland headline tour in over seven years.
AO Arena
Wed 27 Jan
The acclaimed Irish rock band has announced a massive outdoor headline show at Heaton Park, supported by Little Simz and Viagra Boys. This follows their sold-out arena tour dates.
Sat 21 Nov
Zadie's has officially opened at Medlock Square, offering a unique 'Itameshi' menu that blends Japanese ingredients with Italian techniques. The restaurant features panoramic views and a curated collection of contemporary art.
Zadie's
Restaurant · 5 ★
The Warehouse Project celebrates its 20th anniversary with a massive Part 2 event on December 19th. The lineup features techno legend Carl Cox alongside a host of electronic music talent across four distinct spaces at the Depot.
Depot Mayfield
Sat 19 Dec
This immersive solo exhibition at HOME features large-scale luminescent sculptures and live activation, exploring themes of queer grief and community collaboration.
HOME
Performing arts theater · 4.6 ★
The award-winning dark comedy 'Spent Hen' by Connie Kerr arrives at 53two this October. The play offers a candid exploration of childlessness and social expectations through a deeply personal lens.
53two
Event venue · 4.7 ★
A glamorous, Parisian-influenced cocktail bar featuring velvet interiors and marble accents, open for late-night weekend revelry.
LUELLA'S
Cocktail bar
Zouk is expanding its cookery school with three new regional masterclasses focusing on the flavours of Mumbai, Old Delhi, Lahore, and Lucknow. These hands-on classes allow guests to learn traditional techniques from professional chefs before enjoying the dishes they have prepared.
Zouk Tea Bar & Grill
Indian restaurant · 4 ★ · $$
Two legendary British alternative bands join forces for a massive Halloween co-headline show at the AO Arena.
Co-op Live
Sat 31 Oct
An immersive family-friendly exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum exploring space, the solar system, and the wonders of the universe.
Science and Industry Museum
Tourist attraction · 4.4 ★
Clothing brand TOAST is hosting a pop-up residency at Unitom in the Northern Quarter until October 11th. The event features displays on their design process and a panel discussion on the role of print in contemporary culture.
UNITOM
Book store · 4.9 ★
An interactive, family-friendly exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum that explores space through the lens of the popular BBC series. Visitors can engage with hands-on experiments, see rare space artifacts, and learn about the realities of life as an astronaut.
Zouk is celebrating National Curry Week with a return of its popular bottomless curry offer. For £20, guests can enjoy unlimited portions of selected curries, rice, and naan during a 90-minute booking.
A two-day live-fire cooking event at Depot Mayfield featuring top chefs, DJs, and affordable eats like the £5 Stow cheeseburger.
Event venue · 4.5 ★
Merseyside indie legends take over the atmospheric Albert Hall, performing their distinctive catalogue of hits for a Manchester crowd.
Albert Hall
Fri 23 Oct
This solo exhibition at esea contemporary explores themes of the night and nocturnal transformation through a multi-sensory lens.
esea contemporary
Art gallery · 4.4 ★
Acclaimed chef Sam Grainger brings open-fire Southeast Asian cooking to the city centre in this stylish new Treehouse Hotel restaurant.
Sister Moon
Restaurant · 4.4 ★ · $$$