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.

 

 

 

3 things to do in Manchester this weekend (21 – 23 March, 2014)

Here’s our guide to the best of what’s on in and around Manchester this weekend, plus some bonus suggestions from our social media friends.

• The much-awaited reopening of Manchester’s Central Library takes place on Saturday following a four-year £50 million refurbishment, bringing this iconic Grade II-listed building bang up to date whilst restoring the intricate 1930s architecture. Key features to look out for include the Henry Watson Music Library, the BFI Mediatheque and those looking to trace their family roots back to Manchester should visit Archives+.

• Salford Quays will be illuminated this weekend as Future City kicks off a month of contemporary art activity at the waterside location. Thank You by Craig Morrison is the first of five installations, which sees two of the world’s most powerful display lasers beaming Thank You in Morse Code across the night sky in memory of the service men and women from the WWI and WWII, and to thank eminent Manchester scientist Alan Turing for the many lives he helped save.

• Manchester Histories Festival starts its 10-day celebration of Greater Manchester’s unique histories and heritage today with a packed programme suitable for all ages. A must for visitors is the hop-on free heritage bus, where you can spend the day exploring the hidden gems of Manchester and Salford’s small heritage venues including Victoria Baths, Manchester Jewish Museum and Chetham’s Library.

Here’s what our Twitter followers suggest:

• @CeliaFarm: wedding fair @CeliaFarm Sunday 23 March 12-4pm or how about #llama trekking! pic.twitter.com/XtWi0AJBfm
• @theviolethourUK: this 🙂 pic.twitter.com/Hrc07XhpU7
• @charliebobs1: @SEALIFEManc that’s where we are going & I bet it’s great!
• @bespinsuitluke: the newly refurbished, beautiful central library. It opens Saturday and is stunning!
• @ovilius: I’d recommend people visit magnificent, medieval @ManCathedral – concerts, Evensong, PassionArt, Backstage Tours, teas and cakes.
• @MissVioletEyes: visit @archivesplus at Manchester library tomorrow, it’s great!!
• @hannahraeside: go see the new library!
• @VisitSalford: @QuaysCulture present the brilliant #FutureCity at #TheQuays http://ow.ly/uOulf

And here’s what our Facebook friends recommend:

• Natalie Ireland: New Wellcome Image Awards at MOSI… Beautiful beautiful images of science up close.
• Claire Thomas: Almost Famous!
• Hannah Baguley: Eithad Stadium
• Angie Thompson: Manchester art gallery and ma ho’s bakery in china town
• Louise Cooper: A trip to upper campfield market for @beatstreetmcr #fridayfoodfight has got to be on the list !!
• Margaret Clegg: Manchester Histories Festival, 21-30 March. Over 180 events. http://www.manchesterhistoriesfestival.org.uk
• Manchester Histories Festival: http://www.manchesterhistoriesfestival.org.uk Start planning your ten days as the MHF 2014 programme is now live and you can v…See more
• Lindsay Grant: We’re taking in the Passionart trail in the city centre this weekend. Gorgeous venues and interesting art works, exploring the Easter story in a fresh way – free booklet with reflections to help you engage with the art.
• Giada Schioppa: Join Veeno the Italian Wine Cafè and have a glass of Italian Wine with Italian Tapas!See Translation
• Michael O’Carroll: Go to my home town Market at Ashton under Lyne on Saturday morning then visit Old Trafford to check out the Manchester United Museum in the afternoon lunch at the Red cafe. Heaven.
• Darren Bell: Central Library reopens tomorrow! It’s been closed since 2010.
• Kim Hutson: Ordsall Hall have loads going on! – a walking tour for £2 at 2pm on Sunday and also a family garden event called ‘Soil soup and magnified minibeasts’ which is FREE from 1.30pm on Sunday! In the evening from 7.30pm there’s also the final event of the ‘What Do You Want To Say’ project, with artwork being projected onto the Hall itself! (FREE but email fay.flatt@scll.co.uk to book for that one!)
• Only a short tram ride out of Manchester City centre – just pop on the Eccles line to Exchange Quay – should be lots of fun!
• Billy O’Carroll: Courtyard Manchester, sorted
• Suzanne Hall: A trip to gorton monastery, they are holding an exhibition on Bellevue free entry,also a beautiful building well worth the trip.
• Diane Pollitt-walmsley: U.Dance 2014 at the Lowry this Saturday and Sunday, it is youth dance groups and coming together to share their work on a large scale. A combination of dedication and talent.
• Claire Molineux-Jones: For evening entertainment, they should go to the Frog and BUcket Comedy club and have some giggles
• Jennifer Dean: Manchester Histories Festival is a must – loads of great events for the next 10 days with just a couple of this weekends highlights including Creative Threads and the Belle Vue Roadshow The Monastery Manchester http://www.manchesterhistoriesfestival.org.uk