Want to know what's on in Manchester? Here's a list of things to do next month (that are actually worth doing)
Ole! Flamenco Rina Srabonian Photography Exhibition
A captivating selection of photographs captured during the Festival de la Bulería de Jerez and compiled by the artist (and MMU alumnus) Rina Srabonian.
The exhibition takes us on a visual journey showcasing renowned contemporary flamenco artists such as Paula Comitre, Manuel Liñán, and Diego del Morao.
Where: Instituto Cervantes, 326-330 Deansgate, M3 4FN
When: Until 15 May
Price: Free
Mozart in Manchester
Manchester Camerata perform the penultimate concert in their Mozart series, delving into four overtures and three concertos.
Where: Stoller Hall
When: Friday 17th May
Price: £22.50 - £37.50 + booking fee
The Manchester Cheese Crawl
Explore the city through the world of cheese (yes, you right that correctly). Take a tour of the best local spots for delicious cheese with glasses of fizz and insight from local cheesemongers.
Where: Starts at Richard Cobden statue, St Anns Square
When: Every Saturday
Price: £35
Disney Aladdin musical
From the producers of The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast comes the smash hit Disney Broadway and West End musical.
Where: Palace Theatre, Manchester
When: 22 May - 7 July
Price: From £20
PAVÉ
Recently featured on X-posure with John Kennedy and Radio 1's Future Alternative, here's a local upcoming alt-rock band for fans of Paramore, Spiritbox and Dream State.
Where: 33 Oldham Street
When: May 18th
Price: £10
Every Picture Tells a Story: An Evening with Stanley Chow and Chris Warburton
Renowned illustrator Stanley Chow chat's with BBC 5 Live's Chris Warburton about some of the pieces in his exhibition at The Edge, ‘A Random Selection of Illustrations featuring People from Film, Stage and TV’.
Where: The Edge Theatre and Arts Centre, Chorlton
When: Thursday 30th May
Price: £10
A Certain Ratio live
Manchester music legends A Certain Ratio follow up their 2024 album It All Comes Down To This with a set at the sublime New Century Hall, where the band will play the album in its entirety.
Where: New Century Hall
When: 17 May
Price: £27.50
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CREDIT: Entries kindly compiled and written by Jack Worswick
Header image credit: Debbie Ellis
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