Manchester Council says a delivery team has now been appointed ahead of the much-awaited transformation of Piccadilly Gardens ...

The newly announced city festival will celebrate Manchester's reputation for urban sports and culture, with BMX, basketball, ...

Larry Dean is live on Sunday night at Lowry, Henry Paker is at Aviva Studios, and Tom Ward takes over Fairfield Social Club in our picks of the best comedy to see in Manchester this week.

The Hallé Orchestra kicks off another blockbuster season at The Bridgewater Hall this September, launching the programme with a powerful and poignant opening concert. Happening on Thu 24 Sep, the show ...

If a hotel with a swimming pool is a non-negotiable for your stay in Manchester, here’s where to start. We’ve brought together the best Manchester hotels with pools, plus a couple of options in the ...

Featuring boundary-pushing innovation, intimate recitals and more, Manchester’s upcoming classical musical schedule boasts a diverse array of live performances from the nation’s most celebrated ...

One of Manchester’s most iconic musical institutions, The Bridgewater Hall, is celebrating 30 years with a landmark anniversary concert this weekend. Created especially for this milestone year, this ...

Homobloc has unveiled a packed lineup as the iconic queer block party returns this September for its seventh edition. The festival takes over three stages across Depot Mayfield on Sat 26 Sep, plus ...

The V&A has announced a national tour of highlights from its David Bowie archive, including a stint at Blackpool’s award-winning Showtown museum. David Bowie: On Tour will run in Blackpool from Wed 30 ...

Whether you’re after authentic Southeast Asian noodles, craft beer poured a few yards from where it’s brewed or just a good, old-fashioned pub lunch, Stockport offers plenty to go at. The town was ...

This September, decorated drag star Danny Beard takes over Albert Hall for a special live show alongside the English Musical Theatre Orchestra, blending show tunes, performance and orchestral ...

The Portico has secured £6.4 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver a once-in-a-generation expansion of the landmark.