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The Manchester Flower Festival

The Manchester Flower Festival

Celebrate the start of summer at The Manchester Flower Festival. With fabulous floral installations, outdoor dining and entertainment, you’re in for a bloomin’ amazing long weekend in Manchester city centre.

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Unmissable Manchester

Escape to Manchester, where every moment promises to be extraordinary. Discover a city bursting with culture, music, sport, and unmissable experiences, all guaranteed to make your next city break truly unforgettable.

This week in Manchester...

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What's On This Week

Whether you're a local looking for a new adventure or a visitor eager to explore, our carefully curated selection of events will ensure your week is filled with unforgettable moments.

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What's on in Manchester - Highlights

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Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins

Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning…

08 May 2025 - 17 May 2025
Red Rose Diner 2025

Red Rose Diner 2025

Step on board the luxury Pullman carriages and sample fine cuisine in opulent surroundings…

08 May 2025 - 21 Nov 2025
Timeleft - Dinners with strangers

Timeleft - Dinners with strangers

Experience Wednesday differently: Thousands gather every week to connect over delicious meals and…

08 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
Rail Ale Trail: Walk up a Thirst

Rail Ale Trail: Walk up a Thirst

Climb aboard one of our steam or diesel trains on the ELR as we guide you through the history and…

10 May 2025 - 20 Sep 2025
Wine Tasting Diner 2025

Wine Tasting Diner 2025

Enjoy a culinary adventure expertly paired to fine wines from around the world! Sample some…

10 May 2025 - 08 Nov 2025
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele

Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring…

15 May 2025
Candlelight: A Tribute to Oasis

Candlelight: A Tribute to Oasis

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to…

15 May 2025 - 14 Jun 2025
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA

Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to…

16 May 2025 - 18 Jul 2025
Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to…

16 May 2025 - 06 Jun 2025
Midweek Luncheon 2025

Midweek Luncheon 2025

Sit back and relax in the luxury Pullman carriages while we serve up some traditional hearty…

21 May 2025 - 29 Oct 2025
The Dino Adventure

The Dino Adventure

Have you ever wanted to pet a pachycephalosaurus, get together with a Triceratops or tickle a T-Rex…

28 May 2025 - 20 Jul 2025
The Wizarding Adventure

The Wizarding Adventure

It's time to sign up to our spellbinding school of sorcery as you take a wacky and wonderful…

29 May 2025 - 27 Jul 2025
Villain Academy

Villain Academy

Join a rogue’s gallery of vile villains on a journey to complete a dastardly quest. During…

30 May 2025 - 15 Aug 2025
Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to…

06 Jun 2025 - 15 Aug 2025
Rail Ale Trail

Rail Ale Trail

Chug through lush valleys and pretty villages, take in the stunning scenery and sample some…

07 Jun 2025 - 06 Sep 2025
Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams today announces his highly anticipated tour for 2025, which will see the global icon…

10 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2025
Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie, a Grammy Awards®, Oscar®, and Golden Globe® winning icon, has sold over…

12 Jun 2025 - 13 Jun 2025
Gin Tasting Diner 2025

Gin Tasting Diner 2025

Enjoy a culinary adventure paired to some amazing gins from around the world! Sample some…

13 Jun 2025 - 16 Aug 2025
Candlelight: Tribute to Sherlock Holmes

Candlelight: Tribute to Sherlock Holmes

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to…

14 Jun 2025
A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of opera with "A Night at the Opera," a…

15 Jun 2025
Travel to Wonderland

Travel to Wonderland

You're late, you're late, for a very important date! It's time to take a tumble down the…

15 Jun 2025
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Brought to you by City Music, join renowned British concert pianist Warren…

21 Jun 2025
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Enjoy a spectacular evening with some of the greatest classical music ever written, including…

21 Jun 2025
Brandi Carlile

Brandi Carlile

Known as one of music's most respected voices, Brandi Carlile is an 11x Grammy Award-winning…

25 Jun 2025
Sounds of the City

Sounds of the City

Sounds of the City is back in July 2025, taking over Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl for a…

02 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025
Candlelight: Rings & Dragons

Candlelight: Rings & Dragons

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to…

11 Jul 2025 - 29 Nov 2025
OASIS LIVE'25

OASIS LIVE'25

Oasis announce their first UK and Ireland shows in 16 years. Oasis have ended years of feverish…

11 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2025
The ELO Experience

The ELO Experience

The ELO Experience has been bringing the music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light orchestra to the…

27 Jul 2025
Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway

Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway

Take a trip on Sodor’s number one tank engine and meet Sir Topham Hatt on this spectacular day…

02 Aug 2025 - 05 Oct 2025
Sam Fender

Sam Fender

Indie from the North Shields singer-songwriter and guitarist. After starting his career as an actor…

16 Aug 2025

Manchester highlights

Some of the must-see attractions, experiences and places to stay in Manchester

Selfridges

Selfridges

Selfridges Exchange Square is located in the heart of the city and offers a luxury shopping…

AO Arena

AO Arena

The AO Arena Manchester, managed and operated by ASM Global, is one of the busiest venues in the…

IWM North

IWM North

Extraordinary Powerful Stories  IWM North makes full use of its renowned architecture to…

HOME

HOME

With five cinema screens, two theatres and an art gallery, HOME is an open and social space for the…

Experiences to book now

Discover these bookable activities to make the most of your trip to Manchester

Places to stay in Manchester

Make yourself at home at one of Manchester's great hotels or serviced apartments.

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Explore Manchester's neighbourhoods

Find out about some of the districts that make Manchester such a diverse region.

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Rochdale Pioneer's Museum

Rochdale

Rochdale is a borough in the north of Greater Manchester, comprising of Heywood, Middleton, Milnrow…

Smithills Hall

Bolton

Bolton is friendly town full of character in Greater Manchester, Ideally located close to the…

Haigh Hall in Wigan

Wigan Borough

Wigan Borough encompasses the two main towns of Wigan and Leigh, which are among a number of smaller…

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Little Miss Traveller is shining the spotlight on Stockport as part of the 'Days out in Manchester' series. Discover the 15 splendid reasons for visiting the town. Getting there: Stockport is located eight miles south east of Manchester and is easily reached by train taking only ten minutes from…

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Located at 74 Princess Street, Winsome is one of Manchester’s most exciting culinary venues leading the charge in sustainable dining. With a strong ethos rooted in reducing waste and supporting local producers, Winsome delivers a dining experience that is both thoughtful and environmentally…

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Emirates Old Trafford - the home of Lancashire Cricket - is proud to announce it has been selected as an official host venue for next year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The announcement marks a significant milestone for both the historic venue and women’s cricket in the North West, reinforcing the…

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