EXPERIENCES IN MANCHESTER
EXPERIENCES IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Experiences in Manchester
Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience
Manchester
Wed 11 Nov 2026 - Tue 1 Jan 2030
Snowstorm - A Frozen Adventure
Trafford Centre
Fri 4 Dec 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027
Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City
Gift Cards
Wed 11 Nov 2026 - Tue 1 Jan 2030
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
Arley Hall and Gardens
Wed 11 Nov - Sun 27 Dec 2026
Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience
Transmission House, Manchester
Wednesday 11 - Sunday 29 November 2026
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality adventure that doesn't just show you the universe - it places you inside it. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, t...The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
Arley Hall and Gardens, Northwich
Wednesday 11 November - Sunday 27 December 2026
A wonderland of moonlit magic awaits in Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail! Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero for a frightfully fun frolic through the world of the beloved film, now featuring even more of y...Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City
Transmission House, Manchester
Wednesday 11 - Sunday 29 November 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 ...Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt
Transmission House, Manchester
Wednesday 11 - Sunday 29 November 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 Ba...Manchester City Stadium Tour
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Wednesday 11 - Thursday 26 November 2026
Enjoy one of the most immersive tour experiences in the Premier League with a guided look around The Etihad Stadium. Experience the Manchester City story in a 360 degrees theatre and enjoy an audio-visual perspective of the players' match...The Crystal Maze Live Experience
The Crystal Maze Studios, Manchester
Wednesday 11 November - Tuesday 29 December 2026
Dive inside the Crystal Maze Live Experience - the outrageously popular 90s TV show that's now a stunningly immersive adventure you can experience for yourself. It's very simple: grab some friends, run around like loons, yell like there's ...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
Wednesday 11 November 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 bo...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
Wednesday 11 November 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 bo...Indoor Skydiving
Ifly Indoor Skydiving Manchester, Manchester
Wednesday 11 November 2026 - Friday 30 April 2027
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 op...Under 5s Little Creatives
Lowry, Salford
Friday 13 November 2026
Sessions not available during school holidays Come along to Little Creatives in The Lookout for 45 minutes of fun. These sessions are designed for children age 2-5yrs with lots of engaging activities for them to get involved with. All atte...The Library of Enchantment
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026 - Wednesday 31 March 2027
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...moviEscape - SAWtopsy
Moviescape Stockport, Manchester
Friday 13 November - Thursday 31 December 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 delib...Murder Mystery Train
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 14 November - Friday 18 December 2026
Nothing works up an appetite like exercising those brain cells. So bring your best detective skills and join the award-winning After Dark Murder Mysteries for a night of mystery and murder on one of East Lancashire Railway's stunning he...Buff Bingo Drag Brunch
On Bar, Manchester
Saturday 14 November - 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...Family Art Stars
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 14 - Saturday 28 November 2026
Families that learn together, grow together. We are very excited to continue our Family Art Stars sessions every Saturday! Come down, muck in and make some art as a family, spending quality time and learning new techniques. No skill is req...
Palace Theatre Tour
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Monday 16 November 2026 - Monday 11 January 2027
Opened in 1891, The Palace Theatre is one of Manchester's oldest and most beautiful theatres. With a glorious history hosting stars of stage and screen including Judy Garland, Gracie Fields, Les Dawson and Charlie Chaplin, today, the Palac...Christmas Fair
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Under 70cm Free Entry Ride list, (Some minimum heights must be accompanied by a responsible adult) Balloon ride, 3 tokens, no height limit Racing Carz, 3 tokens, no height limit Mini chairs, 3 tokens, minimum height 0.9m Tea cups, 3 tokens...Meet Father Christmas
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
Saturday 21 November - Wednesday 23 December 2026
Meet Father Christmas in the atmospheric surroundings of Power Hall: The Andrew Law Gallery this Christmas. Set against a backdrop of iconic locomotives and historic engines, Father Christmas and his friendly elf will be waiting to meet yo...Believe! The Polar Express Experience
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 21 November - Thursday 24 December 2026
Believe! The Polar Express Experience is a brand new, truly magical, multi-room immersive walkthrough experience that brings the enchanting world of the beloved movie to life in a whole new way. Step into the Hero Boy's house where you be ...Creative Tiny Humans
HOME, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026 - Friday 26 March 2027
Join us in the Creativity Corner for our baby and toddler group drop in session to enjoy crafts, chats and creativity. Expect making for tiny hands, stories and most importantly PLAY. Join artist and community facilitator Phoebe Foxtrot on...Santa Special
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 28 November - Thursday 24 December 2026
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Treat the family to an enchanting voyage through the magical Irwell Valley, kick start your Christmas on one of our famous Santa Specials! There's more family friendly fun, colourful characters ...
Murder Mystery - Death in the Shadows
Manchester Central Library, Manchester
Tuesday 1 December 2026
Step into the shoes of the city's best detective in this phone app-based game. On a ghost tour gone wrong, famous travel blogger Bella Wanderlust is found dead. Was it her jealous boyfriend? The eccentric tour guide? Or someone lurking in ...Snowstorm - A Frozen Adventure
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Friday 4 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Following five sensational years of sell-out performances, Manchester's favourite festive ice spectacular returns with an all-new magical adventure for 2026... Welcome to SNOWSTORM 6: A Frozen Adventure - a breathtaking Christmas spectacul...Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Friday 4 December 2026
If you like theatre... no, if you love theatre, drama, comedy, musical theatre, play reading, poetry and much more and would relish the opportunity to meet new people, then the new 'Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club' is for you. Here is...The Night of the Werewolves
Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Oldham
Sunday 13 December 2026
Come and play, or watch, a The Traitors inspired game with us... Picture this, your quiet little 16th-century village is infested with werewolves. The problem? They look just like everyone else in the room. You'll get a role, or opt to be...Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 1 May - Sunday 3 October 2027
Peep! Peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at East Lancashire Railway. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement. There will be lots to en...Luminiscence
Manchester, Manchester
Tuesday 1 January 2030
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. Featur...Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience
Manchester, Manchester
Tuesday 1 January 2030
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality adventure that doesn't just show you the universe - it places you inside it. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, t...Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City
Gift Cards, Manchester
Tuesday 1 January 2030
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 ...
Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
