ATTRACTIONS IN MANCHESTER
ATTRACTIONS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Attractions in Manchester
The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
Depot Mayfield
Sun 5 Apr - Sun 28 Jun 2026
Murder Mystery Evening
East Lancashire Railway
Fri 17 Apr - Fri 18 Dec 2026
Murder Mystery - Death in the Shadows
Manchester Central Library
Fri 1 May - Tue 1 Dec 2026
Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos
Science & Industry Museum
Sun 5 Apr 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Sunday 5 - Sunday 19 April 2026
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 the big top. Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel, joined by his mischiev...The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Sunday 5 April - Sunday 28 June 2026
Europe's most popular Banksy exhibition lands in Manchester, opening from the 13th March 2026 at Depot Mayfield. Step inside the mind of Banksy with an art experience for all, featuring over 200 reimagined works by the acclaimed street ar...Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Sunday 5 April - Thursday 27 August 2026
Welcome to Bubble Planet, where bubbles are bigger and more magical than ever. Let your inner child run free and follow your imagination in this spherical universe full of soap bubbles, air bubbles, and even virtual reality. Explore every ...Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt
Transmission House, Manchester
Sunday 5 April - Sunday 28 June 2026
The Pyramids of Egypt have arrived in the UK for the first time! This immersive and groundbreaking expedition takes you back to the golden age of ancient Egypt, allowing you to explore the depths of the iconic pyramids, meet the goddess Bas...Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City
Transmission House, Manchester
Sunday 5 - Thursday 30 April 2026
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City transports you back 450 years ago to the heart of the ancient Inca Empire in stunning virtual reality. You'll climb the breathtaking peaks of the Andes, wander through the Temple of the Sun, walk the f...For the Love of Anime
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Sunday 5 April 2026
A brand-new celebration of Anime, Japan, and Cosplay in the UK. This convention is a love letter to the world of anime, Japanese culture, and the art of cosplay - and we can't wait to build something special with you. Whether you're a lifel...Manchester Card Show
Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton
Sunday 5 April 2026
The Manchester Card Show is a family friendly event that shines a light on the collector space be it Pokemon, Sports Cards, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic The Gathering, Weiss Schwarz, Dragon Ball Super and beyond! Buy, sell, trade and most importantly h...Gozzle's Wetland Adventure
WWT Martin Mere, Burscough
Sunday 5 April - Saturday 30 May 2026
Discover a season of firsts this spring, on a fun-filled wetland adventure with Gozzle the gosling. This spring, the WWT are teaming up with Macmillan Children's Books to explore the wonderful world of wetlands with Gozzle the gosling, from...Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
Sunday 5 April 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
An out-of-this-world premiere exhibition, now open at the Science and Industry Museum. Blast off into the solar system and embark on a cosmic adventure guided by familiar characters from the brand-new BBC Horrible Science TV series. Walk in...Race Across the World - The Experience
Stevenson Square, Manchester
Sunday 5 April 2026
Experience the official live adventure of the award-winning BBC TV show. No maps. No public transport. Just your wits, your team, and Manchester's streets. You've watched it on TV, now live it for real! Race Across the World: The Experience...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
Sunday 5 April 2026 - Wednesday 30 June 2027
Will you crack the case? Whether you're planning a day out or a team event with a difference, this is Manchester as you've never experienced it. Friends, couples & families - Something fun, surprising and story-driven. Corporate & group boo...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
Sunday 5 April 2026 - Wednesday 30 June 2027
Will you crack the case? Whether you're planning a day out or a team event with a difference, this is Manchester as you've never experienced it. Friends, couples & families - Something fun, surprising and story-driven. Corporate & group boo...Taste Film presents Matilda (PG)
The Anthologist, Manchester
Sunday 5 - Monday 6 April 2026
Ever felt a little bit different? Step straight back into the 90s into the wonderfully mischievous world of Matilda, where good triumphs over evil, magic feels possible, and chocolate cake is sweeter than revenge. This limited-edition imme...Gabriel Kidd: I found the giant and he was dead
HOME, Manchester
Sunday 5 April - Sunday 17 May 2026
Through sculpture, drawing, sound, and writing, Kidd's work utilises queer tactics of parody, fluidity and vitality, to explore mythology, ecology and history. In Gabriel Kidd's first institutional solo show, they have created an immersive ...LOWRY 360
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 5 April - Wednesday 30 September 2026
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of LS Lowry's iconic work, Going to the Match, in the UK's first free permanent immersive experience. Created in collaboration with Barcelona's renowned Immersive studi...
Zip World - Monkey Madness
Heaton Park, Manchester
Sunday 5 - Sunday 12 April 2026
Spring to action on the Treetop Nets at Zip World Manchester this Easter holiday, where mischievous monkeys await to protect their bananas! Welcome to Monkey Madness, an unforgettable family adventure high above the ground in giant Treetop ...moviEscape - SAWtopsy
Moviescape Stockport, Manchester
Sunday 5 - Thursday 30 April 2026
Inspired by the hit SAW movie franchise, SAWtopsy at moviESCAPE, Stockport's leading Escape Room offering, is a gory and ominous room with dim, atmospheric lighting, however it does not feature any jump scares - well none that are delibe...You're the best collegue ever - Special Edition Gift Card
Gift Cards, Manchester
Sunday 5 April 2026 - Monday 31 December 2029
This heartfelt gift card unlocks endless exciting Fever experiences in the United Kingdom, - the perfect way to express show your gratitude to the colleague who always goes above and beyond for the team. ...Nicola Ellis: Exercises in Knowing
HOME, Manchester
Sunday 5 April - Sunday 17 May 2026
For this exhibition, Exercises in Knowing, Nicola Ellis has created three new bodies of work that extend her ongoing collaboration with the steel enclosure manufacturer Ritherdon & Co in Darwen, Lancashire. In it, Ellis explores how we rela...Sunday Skate 5th April 2026 with Manc Skating (Didsbury)
The Barlow Rc High School, Manchester
Sunday 5 April 2026
Our regular Sunday skate at Barlow RC, Didsbury. Click More Info for directions and T&Cs which you accept by purchasing a ticket....BusyBus - Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Tour
Manchester Airport, Manchester
Sunday 5 April - Monday 25 May 2026
Sightseeing tours should all be like this one - fully narrated and escorted by driver guides who love their jobs almost as much as you will love your day with them. This 9 hour Lake District tour will take you to places not normally visited...BusyBus - North Wales Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip
Manchester Airport, Manchester
Sunday 5 April - Sunday 24 May 2026
Sightseeing tours should all be like this one - fully narrated and escorted by driver guides who love their jobs almost as much as you will love your day with them. This North Wales tour will take you to places not normally visited by the c...Indoor Skydiving
Ifly Indoor Skydiving Manchester, Manchester
Sunday 5 - Tuesday 21 April 2026
Safely float in an 800-horsepower vertical wind tunnel that generates a wall-to-wall cushion of air commonly used by professional skydivers at iFLY Manchester without having to jump from a plane. Once inside the flight chamber, a tunnel ope...Rabbie's Idyllic England - Derbyshire & the Peak District 1 Day Tour
Store Street, Manchester
Sunday 5 April - Sunday 17 May 2026
This region encapsulates everything everybody loves about England. There are rolling hills so green that you wonder whether there's something unusual in the soil, there are rural towns with more quaint cottages than you can count, and caves...Rabbie's Windermere & the Lake District 1 Day Tour with Lake Cruise
Store Street, Manchester
Sunday 5 April - Monday 25 May 2026
The Lake District is where people go to rejuvenate their senses. The soaring mountains refresh your mind, the lakes calm your worries, and the quaint houses and little lanes make you yearn for a long-forgotten age. So on this tour, we take ...Treasure Hunt Manchester
Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester
Sunday 5 April - Sunday 24 May 2026
Dive into an adventurous journey through Manchester like never before with this fun, flexible Treasure Hunt complete with cryptic clues and hidden gems. Crack intriguing puzzles and navigate with gorgeous maps right on your phone. Discover ...Luminiscence
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Monday 6 April - Friday 5 June 2026
Arriving in the UK for the first time, after dazzling over 1 Million people in Europe, the incredible immersive projection concert LUMINISCENCE transforms Manchester Cathedral into a fully immersive world of sound, story, and light. Featuri...Alla Prima Painting Workshop
Cafe Blah, Manchester
Monday 6 April 2026
Learn the 'alla prima' painting technique to 'paint true' & trust your instincts using confident brushwork gestures....The Wilmslow Antiques Vintage & Collectors Fair
Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Stockport
Monday 6 April - Monday 31 August 2026
Up to 80 quality and varied tables, this is a fantastic day out and the ideal opportunity for you to find something perfect for your home or wardrobe...The Library of Enchantment
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 7 April - Friday 31 July 2026
Ever wanted to step inside a story? The Library of Enchantment is a fun-filled thrilling family-friendly escape room, full of seafaring adventures, time travelling tricks and a pesky old bookworm who's always up to meddlesome mischief! Can ...
The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 7 - Wednesday 29 April 2026
Take a look behind the scenes at The Bridgewater Hall, and learn more about Manchester's iconic international concert venue. The entertaining and knowledgeable tour guides will lead you through the building's history, its acoustics and arch...Pre-Theatre Dining at The Lowry
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 7 April 2026 - Sunday 18 April 2027
Enjoy lunch, pre-matinee, dinner and pre-theatre dining at The Lowry, overlooking the stunning waterside setting of Salford Quays and MediaCityUK. Pier Eight Restaurant is located on the ground floor of The Lowry. ...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 8 April 2026
Take a look behind the scenes at The Bridgewater Hall, and learn more about Manchester's iconic international concert venue. The entertaining and knowledgeable tour guides will lead you through the building's history, its acoustics and arch...Midweek Lunch on East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Wednesday 8 April - Wednesday 28 October 2026
Lunch in style on your trip along the ELR with this fabulous two-course, midweek luncheon. Whatever the occasion, it's the perfect opportunity to experience our vintage Pullman-style carriages and sensational menu. Organising a group excurs...Bruk Out Soca Fit 08.04.26
0161 Studios, Manchester
Wednesday 8 April 2026
A 45-minute high-energy soca dance fitness class guaranteed to make you sweat, smile & feel amazing...The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 9 April - Friday 30 October 2026
It's a kind of magic! Are you ready to attend your first day at the Grand Old School of Wizardry. Join the madcap mages and wacky witches of the faculty on a spellbinding adventure to work on your wand waving, brush up on your broomstick sk...An Evening with the World's Strongest Brothers - Wigan
Hindley Community Sports And Social Club, Wigan
Thursday 9 April 2026
Join the World's Strongest Brothers Luke & Tom Stoltman for an exclusive evening of untold stories, behind the scenes moments, and plenty of laughs...Thursday Skate 9th April 2026 with Manc Skating (Kearsley)
Kearsley Academy, Bolton
Thursday 9 April 2026
Our regular Thursday skate at Kearsley Academy. Click More Info for directions and T&Cs which you accept by purchasing a ticket....Legends of Steam
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 10 - Sunday 12 April 2026
Three days, three legendary locomotives. Celebrate the crowning glory of British industry, personified by three incredible and iconic mainline steam engines. This special springtime steam event will feature three guest locomotives from t...Rock & Pour
The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Friday 10 April 2026
Rock & Pour is a high-energy live music night where your ticket includes all your drinks. Enjoy outstanding bands playing indie rock, Britpop and 90s anthems in an immersive party atmosphere. Sing, dance and drink with friends for an unforg...Game Social
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Friday 10 April 2026
Chat, play and test your skills at Aviva Studio's new Game Social The new Game Social hosted by Bants and Bash is the perfect way to spend a cosy evening. Enjoy a selection of free games including icebreaker games, board games, cards, pool,...Playreading Sessions
HOME, Manchester
Friday 10 April - Friday 4 December 2026
HOME's popular Playreading group meets on the first Friday of most months. The sessions, which are open to all, offer an opportunity to read and discuss plays that are linked to our theatre productions, or discover new plays from local tal...Vinyl Against Apartheid presents: Get Funked For Falastine
Carlton Club, Manchester
Friday 10 April 2026
Vinyl Against Apartheid are hosting our first music-led fundraiser, April 10th at The Carlton Club MCR....Buff Bingo Drag Brunch
On Bar, Manchester
Saturday 11 April - Saturday 19 December 2026
If your idea of brunch involves dancing on your chair, shouting at bingo cards, and being served by buff butlers, you're in the right place. Buff Bingo Drag Brunch is pure, unfiltered fun-a daytime party that doesn't hold back. Go big with ...Factory House Choir
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 11 April - Saturday 20 June 2026
Enjoy some singing for the soul in the Factory House Choir workshops. It's open to everyone - just bring your voice! Led by singer and music director Lizzie Simms, this isn't your traditional choir experience. Expect to get your groove on a...
Rekindling Nello James
Contact, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
A special gathering celebrating the Rekindling Nello James project and the legacy of the Nello James Centre through film, exhibition and performance. Over the past 12 months, the Rekindling Nello James project has been a journey through mem...Dance 4 Depression - Down the rabbit hole Spring Ball
Park Hall, Chorley
Saturday 11 April 2026
Alice in Wonderland themed charity ball, food, drinks, amazing entertainment, raising awareness for male suicide and funds for Andys Man Club...Manchester Craft Beer Experience
Cloudwater Brewery And Taproom, Manchester
Saturday 11 April - Saturday 22 August 2026
4 hours of guided beer discovery- 10 craft beer tastings across 4 brewery taprooms- Small groups for a relaxed, social vibe - Led by a beer expert....Sunday Skate 12th April 2026 with Manc Skating (Didsbury)
The Barlow Rc High School, Manchester
Sunday 12 April 2026
Our regular Sunday skate at Barlow RC, Didsbury. Click More Info for directions and T&Cs which you accept by purchasing a ticket....Roy Claire Potter in conversation with Gabriel Kidd
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 15 April 2026
In conversation with Gabriel KiddJoin Roy Claire Potter in conversation with solo artist Gabriel Kidd on the occasion or their solo exhibition at HOME, I found the giant and he was dead. They will discuss the themes explored in Kidd?s exhib...Industry Connect Networking Event
