What's on in Manchester: all our events round-ups in one place
Handpicked Manchester nights out, events, family activities, gigs and more.
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Mark Poynton, Nigel Haworth and Paul Heathcote among the line-up for Northern Lights Dinner at...
This high-energy performance is visually fantastic, but lacks a little chemistry
Alun Richards grasps for animal metaphors to describe the saxophonist’s primal sound
Man vs Food star Adam Richman is in town for meaty BBQ bus tour
Joan Davies gives full marks to this inventive and challenging subversion of dance
Jonathan Payne goes to see the wrong band - and gets a welcome surprise
Manchester International Festival draws to a close in Tony Wilson Place this weekend
Clare Conlon enjoys powerful stuff from this emerging talent
Heavy metal gig, theatre performance, history lesson? Vicky Smith on a show trying to be...
Joan Davies looks forward to seeing more productions like Ostermeier’s compelling world premiere when The...
A trail of literary-inspired seats will pop up across the city today, as part of...
Blessed are the geeks, for they shall inherit the earth
We're totally f*cked, but there’s potential for resistance, writes Alun Richards
Lucy Tomlinson thinks this immersive and emotionally-charged kids show should be one for the adults...
L’Oréal Blackett adores the singer-songwriter’s soul and synths
Lucy Tomlinson enters the war room for this slightly awkward sci-fi performance project
This is an gripping new work, when you can hear it all - Sarah-Clare Conlon