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Manchester funeral home to support bereaved families on Father’s Day
Thu 18 Jun 26
95 Princess Road, Moss Side, Manchester M14 4TH
A funeral home in Manchester is providing a lifeline to bereaved families as Father’s Day approaches.
After research* found that 58% of those who...
Craft & Gift Fair - Holiday Inn Express, Leigh
Sun 14 Jun 26
Holiday Inn Express
Leigh Sports Village
Sale Way
Leigh WN7 4JY
Why not come along to this fantastic venue and enjoy shopping from a wide range of local Artisans, Crafters, Makers and Local Small Businesses...
Burn the Floor: Supernova
Sun 14 Jun 26
Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS M2 3WS
Following his show-stopping partnerships on Strictly Come Dancing, Nikita Kuzmin will take centre stage in the high-octane new dance spectacular Burn...
Dolly V Shania Country Night at The Last Drop Village
Sat 13 Jun 26
Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa, Bolton BL7 9PZ
Celebrate the timeless hits of Dolly Parton and Shania Twain, performed by incredible tribute artists who capture the look, sound, and spirit of...
Universally Manchester Festival
Sat 13 Jun 26
Oxford Rd, The University of Manchester M13 9PL
Join us for a jam-packed day of inspiring talks, hands-on science activities, creative sessions, performances, heritage tours, and the chance to meet...
Chopin and Champagne by Candlelight
Fri 12 Jun 26
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester M3 1SX
Enjoy a sublime evening of music in the majestic, candlelit setting of Manchester Cathedral, as acclaimed British pianist Warren Mailley-Smith...
Drag me to the 80's
Fri 29 May 26
Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa, Bolton BL7 9PZ
Join the queens on an unforgettable journey through timeless classics from Kylie to Queen, Madonna to Whitney, and all your favourite 80's...
FREE Artist 360 Music Camp @ Oldham Library for YP 13-17
Tue 26 May 26
35 Greaves St, Oldham OL1 1AL
Want to get into the music industry? Like making music? Aged 13-17? Join GILIL's free music camp at Oldham Library this May half term to get...
Spring Coffee Morning
Sat 23 May 26
Parish Rooms, Church Road, Cheadle Hulme SK8 7JB
Cheadle Hulme Gardening Society are holding a Spring Coffee Morning, selling a variety of plants, books, cakes, homemade cards, jigsaws and pottery...
SMOKE
Thu 21 May 26
Lowry, Pier 8 The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ
Alex wakes one morning to a new message on Insta from his boyfriend Ben. But Ben died two years ago. What appears to be an everyday hack soon turns...
The Three Towns present the musical 'The Yeomen of the Guard'
Tue 19 May 26
St. Joseph's Hall, Chapel Street, Leigh WN7 2PR
A tale of intrigue, joy and despair, love and sacrifice.
Set on Tower Green, London, Colonel Fairfax gentleman, soldier and scientist,
has been...
The Great Gatsby
Mon 18 May 26
Players Theatre, Anfield Road, Cheadle Hulme SK8 5EX
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, adapted by Pete Jaucia and directed by Rob Derry
The Great Gatsby is one of the defining masterpieces of...
The South Manchester Food Festival 2026:A Springtime Feast
Sat 16 May 26
Wythenshawe Park & Gardens, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 0AB
Manchester's Springtime Feast is returning to Wythenshawe Park & Gardens for its BIGGEST celebration to date!...
The Detective Dog
Sat 16 May 26
Z-arts
335 Stretford Road
Hulme
Manchester M15 5ZA
Tiny & Tall Productions, formerly Tessa Bide Productions, brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's well-loved story, The Detective Dog on...
The Detective Dog
Sat 16 May 26
Z-Arts
335 Stretford Road, Hulme, Greater, Manchester M15 5ZA
Tiny & Tall Productions brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s well-loved story, The Detective Dog on stage for Deaf and hearing family...
The Sarahbanda
Tue 12 May 26
The Stoller Hall
Hunts Bank,
Manchester M3 1DA
The Sarahbanda is a unique ensemble born from the innovative vision of Sarah Willis – world-renowned French horn player and passionate salsa dancer...
Enchanted Stockport Dolls House Fair
Sun 10 May 26
Stockport Masonic Guildhall SK1 3UA
20+ traders selling dolls house items and miniatures, hands-on workshops with Jane Harrop, and refreshments available to purchase throughout the day...
Craft & Gift Fair - Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel - Blackrod
Sun 10 May 26
Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Manchester Rd
Blackrod
Bolton BL6 5RU
Why not come along to this beautiful venue and enjoy shopping from a wide range of local Artisans, Crafters, Makers and Local Small Businesses
The...
Sale care home to step back into 1940s to honour VE Day
Fri 8 May 26
Oakfield Croft
1 Oakfield
Sale
Greater Manchester M33 6NB
A care home in Sale is inviting the local community to mark 81 years since the end of the second world war in Europe...
ORA Singers
Wed 6 May 26
The Stoller Hall
Hunts Bank,
Manchester M3 1DA
As part of its 10th Anniversary celebrations, ORA Singers & Suzi Digby OBE return to The Stoller Hall with a new programme – Spirit of Place –...
That'll Be The Day
Mon 4 May 26
The Plaza
Mersey Square, Stockport SK1 1SP
Don’t miss this unforgettable performance celebrating the 40th Anniversary of That’ll Be The Day. Experience a unique blend of rock ‘n’ roll, pop,...
Ray Quinn Swing Bottomless Brunch
Sun 3 May 26
Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa, Bolton BL7 9PZ
Let Ray Quinn provide the sound track for the ultimate bottomless brunch! Food, Drink & Entertainment what more can you ask for!!!
Kids Adventure Kingdom Inflatable World & Children’s Fun Fair
Sat 2 May 26
Woodbank Park, Turcroft Lane, Stockport, SK1 4JR SK1 1JR
The Biggest Family & children’s Event in Stockport Early May bank holiday weekend
Woodbank Park, Early May Bank Holiday weekend...
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
Sat 2 May 26
St Ann's Church, Manchester, Manchester M2 7LF
Step into the timeless beauty of St Ann's Church, Manchester , an architectural jewel in the heart of the city - the perfect candlelit setting...
Legends of Motown Live at The Forum| Romiley
Fri 1 May 26
The Forum Theatre, The Precinct, Compstall Road, Romiley, Stockport SK6 4EA
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band,...
Comedy Night @Players Theatre
Fri 1 May 26
Players Theatre, Anfield Road, Cheadle Hulme SK8 5EX
Stand up comedy comes to The Players Theatre Cheadle Hulme with Chris Washington (Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, House of Games, etc), The Halls...
Opening Night
Tue 28 Apr 26
Walmsley Church Parish Hall
Blackburn Road
Egerton
Bolton BL7 9SA
Step into the spotlight with WCAODS as we pull back the curtains and reveal the blockbusters we’ve never performed... until now!...
Smooth Move for Summer in Oldham
Sat 25 Apr 26
Bishop Meadows, Greencroft Meadow, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL2 6LQ
A Smooth Move for Summer event will be taking place at Redrow’s Bishop Meadows in Cowlishaw on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26...
Smooth Move for Summer in Diggle
Sat 25 Apr 26
Broadstone Manor, Huddersfield Road, Diggle, Oldham, Greater Manchester OL3 5NU
A Smooth Move for Summer event will take place at Redrow's Broadstone Manor in Diggle on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26...
Silver Hill Manor First Time Buyer Event
Sat 25 Apr 26
Broad Lane/Lower Lane, Rochdale OL16 4PT
FIRST time buyers in and around Rochdale are invited to enjoy something a little different while taking their first steps onto the property ladder...
Eccles Community Groups OPEN DAY at Eccles Town Hall
Sat 25 Apr 26
Eccles Town Hall
Church Street
Eccles M30 0LH
Up to 20 Community Groups from the Eccles Area are gathering in Eccles Town Hall for an OPEN DAY as part of the Salford Centenary Celebrations!...
ABBA Tribute Band Sensation
Sat 25 Apr 26
THE FORUM THEATRE
COMPSTALL ROAD
ROMILEY
STOCKPORT SK6 4EA
Calling all Dancing Queens and Super Troupers!
Get ready to relive the magic of ABBA as Sensation – The ABBA Tribute Band takes you back to the...
K-Pop Party
Thu 16 Apr 26
ALBERT HALLS BOLTON
VICTORIA SQUARE,
BOLTON BL1 1RU
The UK’s first touring K-POP show!
Get ready to sing, dance, and party like never before at K-POP PARTY – the ultimate live concert experience...
Sisters 360
Tue 14 Apr 26
Waterside
1 Waterside, Sale M33 7ZF
Hopes, hurdles and halfpipes.
Fatima and Salima are the closest, coolest, hijabi-wearing step-sisters in all of Bradford – and nothing is going to...
The Detective Dog
Fri 10 Apr 26
Heywood Civic
LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way
Heywood
Greater Manchester OL10 1LW
Tiny & Tall Productions, formerly Tessa Bide Productions, brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's well-loved story, The Detective Dog on...
The Detective Dog
Fri 10 Apr 26
LCpl Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood OL10 1LW
Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s well-loved story The Detective Dog is brought to life on stage for both Deaf and hearing families...
Sisters 360
Fri 10 Apr 26
Octagon Theatre
Howell Croft South, Bolton BL1 1SB
Fatima and Salima are the closest, coolest, hijabi-wearing step-sisters in all of Bradford – and nothing is going to stop them from winning the Tiny...
The Shoop Shoop Show
Wed 8 Apr 26
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley St, Manchester M2 3WS
Rachael Hawnt, the winner of ITV’s Starstruck, is leading a brand-new theatre show celebrating the incredible music of Cher...
Easter Sunday Celebration Service
Sun 5 Apr 26
Cheadle St Mary's Parish Church High Street Cheadle SK8 1PX
A service celebrating that Jesus has Risen from the dead and is now Lord & Saviour
Easter Sunday Carvery and Egg Hunt
Sun 5 Apr 26
Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa, Bolton BL7 9PZ
FREE Egg hunt as our Drop Inn, Bakehouse 1964 and Clocktower Bar Lounge Grill will be open serving food all day...
Doktor Kaboom! brings 3 unmissable shows to The Lowry Quays Theatre
Sun 5 Apr 26
Lowry, Salford , United Kingdom M50 3AZ
Families looking for a show that’s equal parts laughter, learning and explosive fun should mark their calendars for Doktor Kaboom!...
Kids Adventure Kingdom Inflatable world & Children’s Fun Fair
Fri 3 Apr 26
Torkington Park, Hazel Grove SK7 6AB
The Biggest Family & children’s Event is coming to the Stockport area this Easter bank holiday weekend
...
Gandeys Circus By Night Trafford
Fri 3 Apr 26
Trafford Centre M17 8AA
Circus By Night – The Ultimate Adult Thrill Ride Returns for Its All-New 2026 Tour
Get ready—Circus By Night is back and bolder than ever for its...
Good Friday Service An Hour at The Cross
Fri 3 Apr 26
Cheadle St Mary's Parish Church High Street Cheadle SK8 1PX
A quiet reflective service for Good Friday featuring the Cheadle Festival Choir,Bible readings and time to contemplate the significance of this...
KPOP Demon Hunters Tribute
Fri 3 Apr 26
Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa, Bolton BL7 9PZ
KPOP Demon hunters tribute perfect for all the family, singalong and dance to all the hits as Rumi and friends party the afternoon away!!
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus Trafford
Thu 2 Apr 26
Trafford Centre M17 8AA
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey’s K-Pop Dragon Circus — a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath...
Wigan funeral home welcomes community for bereavement support group
Wed 1 Apr 26
Springfield, Beech Hill and Gidlow CommUnitY Centre
Springfield, Beech Hill
Gidlow Wigan West
Wigan WN6 8RW
A funeral home in Wigan is inviting the local community to its free monthly support group.
Co-op Funeralcare Wigan, on Gidlow Lane, has launched...
Breakfast With The Easter Bunny
Sun 29 Mar 26
Party and Play Funhouse
Unit 12, Barrs Fold Close, Wingates Industrial Estate, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3XA
Hop into Happiness at Party and Play Funhouse!
Celebrate the season of new beginnings with our enchanting Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event!...
Comedy Night
Fri 27 Mar 26
Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa, Bolton BL7 9PZ
Ben Lawes bring his exciting MC skills and fellow comedians to provide an evening of belly laughs and fun!
Wigan Borough Dance Festival
Fri 27 Mar 26
The Edge Arena, Riveredge, Wigan WN3 5AB
The Wigan Borough Dance Festival has grown into one of the most
anticipated events in Wigan's cultural calendar, and we’re excited to be
back...
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Things to do around Greater Manchester
If you're planning a day out in Greater Manchester, there's no shortage of exciting activities to explore. Whether you're interested in culture, sports, or unique experiences, here are some top recommendations:
1. The John Rylands Library: Immerse yourself in the world of literature and history at this stunning library. With its Gothic architecture and extensive collections, it's a must-visit for book lovers and history enthusiasts.
2. Old Trafford: Football fans won't want to miss a tour of Old Trafford, home to Manchester United. Explore the club's rich history, visit the museum, and even step onto the hallowed turf of the stadium.
3. Etihad Stadium: If you're more inclined towards Manchester City, head to the Etihad Stadium. Take a behind-the-scenes tour, learn about the club's achievements, and soak in the football atmosphere.
4. Cultural Happenings: Manchester's cultural scene is ever-evolving. Keep an eye out for exhibitions, live theatre performances, and music gigs happening at various venues across the city. From iconic stadiums to intimate spaces, there's always something exciting to experience.
5. Festivals and Celebrations: Throughout the year, Manchester comes alive with eclectic festivals. From music and arts festivals to seasonal celebrations, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the city. Check local listings for upcoming events.
6. Unique Activity Nights: For something different, explore quirky activities like bowling, axe throwing, or other fun experiences. Manchester's diverse offerings ensure there's never a dull moment, whether it's a first date or a rainy day outing.
Remember to check out the Visit Manchester Pass, which grants entry to top attractions and offers exclusive discounts across the city. Make the most of your time in Greater Manchester and create lasting memories! 🌟⚽📚
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1. The John Rylands Library: Immerse yourself in the world of literature and history at this stunning library. With its Gothic architecture and extensive collections, it's a must-visit for book lovers and history enthusiasts.
2. Old Trafford: Football fans won't want to miss a tour of Old Trafford, home to Manchester United. Explore the club's rich history, visit the museum, and even step onto the hallowed turf of the stadium.
3. Etihad Stadium: If you're more inclined towards Manchester City, head to the Etihad Stadium. Take a behind-the-scenes tour, learn about the club's achievements, and soak in the football atmosphere.
4. Cultural Happenings: Manchester's cultural scene is ever-evolving. Keep an eye out for exhibitions, live theatre performances, and music gigs happening at various venues across the city. From iconic stadiums to intimate spaces, there's always something exciting to experience.
5. Festivals and Celebrations: Throughout the year, Manchester comes alive with eclectic festivals. From music and arts festivals to seasonal celebrations, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the city. Check local listings for upcoming events.
6. Unique Activity Nights: For something different, explore quirky activities like bowling, axe throwing, or other fun experiences. Manchester's diverse offerings ensure there's never a dull moment, whether it's a first date or a rainy day outing.
Remember to check out the Visit Manchester Pass, which grants entry to top attractions and offers exclusive discounts across the city. Make the most of your time in Greater Manchester and create lasting memories! 🌟⚽📚