Events Around Greater Manchester

Welcome to the campaign after the campaign! Three unlikely adventurers attempt to right the wrongs caused by a party of legendary heroes who screwed up the world while trying to save it.

Join us for a special concert by the world famous Brighouse And Rastrick Brass Band in the glorious surroundings of St Mark’s Church in Worsley. The event is part of the 175th Anniversary celebrations for the foundation of the church, an important local landmark.

17 piece big band, DGKollective (DGK) are performing a 2 hour programme of music aimed at (swing) dancers and concert goers alike. Includes swing classics from Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and more...

Continental Tyres League Cup football fixture between Manchester United Women and Manchester City to be played at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday 20th October 2019, 12pm kick off

In 2019 we’ll be celebrating Greater Manchester’s co-ordinated public transport and its famous orange buses. It’s 50 years since the formation of the Passenger Transport Executive (PTE) in 1969.

Bring your partner, friends or family along and meet over 40 local wedding suppliers at the beautiful Monastery Manchester. There’ll be two live catwalk shows at 12:30pm and 2:30pm showcasing the latest wedding fashion trends and all brides will receive free goodie bags!

1.30pm Bridal & Mother of the Bride Parade by Brides of Bury displaying new and preloved dresses and accessories including prom dresses. There will also be some dresses for you to try on. Over 20 local reputable exhibitors offering fabulous on the day discounts Free Goody Bags Free Wedding Magazines

Join this interactive show as explainers attempt to discover the best use of human energy. Battling it out to be crowned the winner visitors will discover who can make the most energy using just muscle power, look at how to use human waste to create fuel to power a car and even attempt to move something with the power...

Get hands on, grab your bricks and get building together – simple! Derived from classic brick-building games we all know and love, groups can get together to build their masterpiece or individuals can get lost in their solo creations.

Join in and get down with disco-themed activities that put into practice the principles of nutrition and gathering energy from food. Visitors will see and feel first-hand how energy is used in the body and how living creatures burn off this energy through exercise.

This year Big Kid Circus introduces an exciting mix of amazing new artistes! An incredible troupe from Cuba present a variety of acts, including the fantastic Teeter Board, a Russian Bar, a Double Aerial Hoop, a Triple Aerial Trapeze Bar and Roller Skating!

From the award-winning Gameshow, Nuclear Future is a shattering new play about the dangerous potential which sits quietly in bunkers worldwide. As the apocalyptic impact of a nuclear disaster regains a foothold in public conversation, this show presents this threat on a human scale.

Premier League 2 football fixture between Manchester United U23s and Stoke City U23s to be played at Leigh Sports Village on Friday 25th October 2019, 7pm kick off - entry is free of charge for all

The star of Red Dwarf, Death in Paradise and Strictly Come Dancing is going on tour. The coolest cat in town, is singing and dancing his way back to his musical theatre roots as he takes you on a journey through the life of showbiz icon, Mr Wonderful himself, Sammy Davis Jr.

Programme: Vivaldi – Concerto for Two Violins in A minor Mozart – Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Bach – Concerto for 2 Violins Vivaldi – The Four Seasons If you’re looking for a romantic candlelit experience - or simply want to enjoy some classical music greats in a gorgeous setting - then this is the concert

You’ve binge watched the hit Netflix series GLOW, now get ready for the real thing as EVE’s Riot Grrrls of Wrestling make their Manchester debut with Absolute Scenes, at the Fairfield Social Club.

The Friends of Bolton Symphony Orchestra Presents MEET THE ORCHESTRA ’Alter egos’ - An evening with the flute section of Bolton Symphony Orchestra and guests Tooti Flooti. An evening of light entertainment and chat about the flute (and a few extra instruments!!

Volunteers from the Northern Mill Engine Society have rescued and restored 30 old stationary steam engines - some of the engines which once powered the cotton mills and woollen mills of the North of England. The collection includes 2 rare beam engines (the oldest is 180 years old!

Powering veterans’ recovery. Be Unstoppable. Join us for Poppy Run Manchester 2019. Choose to run, jog or walk the course – the event is open to all ages and abilities, including four legged friends.

Programme: Vivaldi – Concerto for Two Violins in A minor Mozart – Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Bach – Concerto for 2 Violins Vivaldi – The Four Seasons If you’re looking for a romantic candlelit experience - or simply want to enjoy some classical music greats in a gorgeous setting - then this is the concert

Celebrate the end of the week with The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, an exciting new orchestra featuring some of the UK’s most outstanding young professional musicians, lead by the sensational violinist Martyn Jackson.

Women’s Super League football fixture between Manchester United Women and Reading to be played at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday 27th October 2019, 12.30pm kick off

They won the Josh Award 2019 for their brilliant, juggling-based explanations of complex scientific theories and now Ben and Fred are visiting The Science and Industry Museum to perform and show visitors how they do it.

Enjoy the six mile walk around the Medlock Valley while the greens of summer are changing to the colours of Autumn.

Dust off the cobwebs and join the Stride For Truth Community Halloween Party with spooky fancy dress. Polish those fangs or put on your best witches hat, for a fun afternoon of hair-raising activities. Children, teens, families, couples, werewolves and vampires of all ages welcome!