6 Things to do in Greater Manchester this weekend (03 – 05 June)

Manchester Histories Festival

Celebrate ‪‎Manchester‬‘s rich past at Manchester Histories Festival, and uncover the new and hidden histories from across Greater Manchester. Find out more.

Auke de Vries at Bury Art Museum and Sculpture Centre

This weekend is the last chance to catch Auke de Vries Bury Art Museum, an exhibition which includes approximately 25 works plus 20 framed drawings. Click here for more information.

Regression Sessions at Antwerp Mansion

The latest party series invites guests to suit up and blast off on an intergalactic safari through space, where visitors will discover new life and civilisations during a voyage through distant galaxies where an outer world experience awaits. Find out more.

German Bierfest

Don the lederhosen and head down to Albert Square for the first ever German Bierfest to come to Manchester. Find out more at Visit Manchester.

The Hallé’s Russian Spectacular

With searing melodies from Romeo & Juliet and Swan Lake combined in a no-holds-barred celebration of some of the most romantic music ever written. Find out more.

Coldplay at Etihad Stadium

For two nights this weekend, Coldplay will take over the Etihad Stadium as part of their huge world tour. Click here for more information.

What’s on in Greater Manchester this June

Food and Drink

German Bierfest
1 – 5 June
The German Bierfest comes to Manchester for the first time this year, bringing with it a whole host of German entertainment, food and drink. Click here for more information.

Manchester Beer Week
10 – 19 June
This will be Manchester’s first city-wide beer festival, set up with the aim of bringing together thousands of drinkers through a series of events celebrating brewing and pub culture. Find out more.

The Lowry Outlet Food Festival
24  – 26 June 2016
The Lowry Outlet Food Festival returns and this year it is joined by some of the regions best loved restaurant chefs, the nation’s baking sweetheart and winner of The Great British Bake Off Nadiya Hussain plus Reggae Reggae sauce legend Levi Roots. Find out more.

Get 50% off food at Neighbourhood
01 – 30 June 2016
Receive 50% off at Neighbourhood following their recent revamp when you book online. Click here for more information.

Family Events

Manchester Day
19 June
A day for families, residents and visitors to get together and celebrate all things Mancunian that have made Manchester one of the world’s most iconic cities. Find out more.

Saddleworth Show 2016
26 June
The show will be backed up by the usual craft, charity and food stalls, and promises to be a great afternoon out for all the family. Find out more.

RNCM Summer Family Day
26 June
For the second year running, RNCM is delighted to be joining forces with MMU’s Manchester Children’s Book Festival for the Summer Family Day. Find out more.

Festivals and Events

Manchester Histories Festival
3 – 12 June
The festival takes place over 10 days with events held at a wide range of venues across Greater Manchester. Click here for more information.

Parklife Festival
11 – 12 June
Manchester’s biggest music festival returns this summer with one of the best line-ups to date. Find out more.

Greater Manchester Fringe Festival
24 June – 31 July
The fifth Greater Manchester Fringe Festival takes place this summer with 108 alternative and innovative shows over 38 days at 30 different venues. Find out more.

Music and Theatre

Singin’ in the Rain at the Octagon Theatre
3 – 25 June
Featuring all of the favourite songs from the 1952 MGM film, including Good Morning, Make ‘Em Laugh, You Are My Lucky Star and the title song, Singin’ in the Rain! Find out more.

On Corporation Street at HOME
10 – 25 June
ANU Productions and HOME present On Corporation Street, an immersive promenade production inspired by the memories and myths surrounding this seismic event. Click here for more information.

Rihanna at Emirates Old Trafford
29 June
The world-famous artisit will play at Emirates Old Trafford on Wednesday 29 June 2016, supported by The Weeknd. Find out more.

Sporting Events

U20 Rugby World Cup
7 – 25 June
See the very best young rugby players compete in the World Rugby U20 Championship in Manchester this June. Click here for more information.

Horwich Festival of Racing
19 June
Since it began in 2002, Horwich Festival of Racing has grown to become one of the most popular sporting events in the North West. Find out more.

 

 

 

6 Things to do in Greater Manchester this weekend (8- 10 April)

ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon

Awarded the official title of UK’s Best Marathon for two years running at the Running Awards, the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon in Trafford returns this Sunday. Find out more.

Jack Garratt at Albert Hall

As part of his 11-date tour, winner of the BBC Introducing Award Jack Garratt will play a headline show at Manchester’s Albert Hall. For tickets and information, click here.

Viva Spanish and Latin American Festival at HOME

For its 22nd edition, ¡Viva! returns to HOME with a packed film programme presenting titles from Spain, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela. Click here for more information.

Your Shelter is R

This brand new exhibition explores what it was like to live during the Second World War, with a unique look at air raid preparations, rationing and daily life. Find out more.

Spring Studio at the Whitworth Art Gallery

Take the lead from artist Nico Vascellari to create works inspired by art and nature. Have a go at making your own instruments inspired by Vascellari’s magical work, and make tree sculptures together with your family that will live and grow in the Whitworth park. Click here for more information.

Explore Greater Manchester and beyond with Transpennine Express

TransPennine Express Advance Purchase tickets will be half price when you book online between Monday 4 April – Sunday 10 April. Head somewhere new this weekend. Click here for more information.

8 Things to do in Greater Manchester this weekend (11-13 March)

Here’s our guide to the best of what’s on in and around Manchester this weekend.

Northern Quarter Makers Market

The Northern Quarter Makers Market is back bigger and better than ever! Expect food, drink, art and vintage with live music and much more. More information here.

An Invitation at the Royal Exchange Theatre

An Invitation is a witty and thoughtful play which will be performed live at the Royal Exchange this weekend. It is playful, joyous, imaginative, powerful and human. Click here to find out more.

King Charles III at Manchester Opera House

The Queen is dead and Prince Charles ascends to the throne. What would happen? Find out in this entertaining show at the Manchester Opera House. Click here to find out more.

Wear it: a weekend of exploring the world of wearable technology

Play a game with the power of the mind, take a virtual reality tour down a tin mine, adventure through MineCraft using CodeBug gloves and see how wearable technology might change the way we live, work and play. Click here for more information.

Katherine Ryan: Kathbum

The hilarious Katherine Ryan brings her terrific comedy show to Manchester this weekend hot on the heels of a sold-out UK and Australian tour. Click here to find out more.

Grimes at Manchester Academy

After opening on Lana Del Rey’s summer tour, Grimes will take centre stage at Manchester Academy this weekend in a hotly anticipated live performance. Find out more here.

Dress up at Lyme

Visit Lyme’s Wardrobe Department when the house is open and transform into a real-life Edwardian. With costumes for visitors of all ages, the whole family can join in. More information here.

Oldham Beer Festival

The 28^th annual beer festival returns this weekend bringing more than 60 of the best real ales, ciders, perries, fruit wines, and imported bottled beers for visitors to enjoy. Click here for more information.

Have a great weekend exploring the region. For more inspiration go to visitmanchester.com

6 things to do in Greater Manchester this weekend (4 – 6 September 2015)

Here’s our guide to the best of what’s on in and around Manchester this weekend.

Soccerex Football Festival

This two day event is an extravaganza of football and entertainment. Guests can try their luck at Zorb Football, watch skilful freestylers, rub shoulders with legends of the game and much more all for free. Click here for more information.

Rochdale Feel Good Festival

This two-day event will be packed with free entertainment in Rochdale Town Centre, including live music from established names and must-see rising stars, as well as a Celebrity Kitchen featuring top chefs including Rachel Allen, Kevin Woodford and Andrew Nutter. For more information, click here.

Festejar – Spanish Festival in Albert Square

Festejar is a weekend of fun, food and fiesta, bringing a bit of Spain to the heart of Manchester. Visitors can enjoy the best of Spanish cuisine as well as take part in cultural workshops involving dancing and language learning. For more information on the event follow the link here.

Withdraw at IWM North

WithDraw is a display of artwork which captures life in Afghanistan away from the television cameras.  Make sure not to miss the last day of this insightful exhibition. See here for more information.

Launch pad: ‘It Was a Dark and Stormy Night’ at Castlefield Gallery

It’s the last chance this weekend to catch this exhibition at Castlefield Gallery, which is a group project initiated by six artists based across the UK, France and The Netherlands. To find out more, click here.

‘Hot Stuff’ at Oldham Coliseum Theatre

The company presents its take on the cult musical featuring the hits of the 70s and 80s. Follow the link here to find out more.

Have a great weekend exploring the region. For more inspiration go to visitmanchester.com.