HISTORIC EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
HISTORIC EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Historic Events in Manchester
Opera House Theatre Tour
Manchester Opera House
Mon 1 Jun - Mon 13 Jul 2026
The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway
Thu 28 May - Fri 30 Oct 2026
Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt
Transmission House
Wed 13 May - Sun 28 Jun 2026
Drive A Steam Train Experience
East Lancashire Railway
Fri 19 Jun - Fri 23 Oct 2026
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square
Wed 13 May 2026 - Wed 30 Jun 2027
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum
Wed 13 May 2026 - Wed 30 Jun 2027
Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt
Transmission House, Manchester
Wednesday 13 May - 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...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
Wednesday 13 May 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
Wednesday 13 May 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...Palace Theatre Tour
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Monday 18 May - Monday 22 June 2026
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 Palace...The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 28 May - 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...Opera House Theatre Tour
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Monday 1 June - Monday 13 July 2026
Opened in 1912, The Opera House is one of Manchester's oldest and most beautiful theatres. Today the theatre plays host to hundreds of performances each year and remains an important part of Manchester's vibrant cultural offer. Our Tours a...Ride on Flying Scotsman
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 5 - Sunday 14 June 2026
The record-breaking people's engine returns! The world's most famous steam train, the magnificent LNER Class A3 60103 "Flying Scotsman" is celebrating 100 years since she entered service, and as part of the festivities she will travelling ...Drive A Steam Train Experience
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 19 June - Friday 23 October 2026
Bring your childhood dreams to life as you step onto the footplate of a full-sized, fully operational heritage steam train and take control of the magnificent engine. A steam train driving experience on the East Lancashire Railway is exactl...Rail Ale Trail
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 20 June - Saturday 26 September 2026
Chug through lush valleys and pretty villages, take in the stunning scenery and sample some delicious local ales when you join the East Lancashire Railway's Rail Ale Trail. Climb aboard one of the steam or diesel trains on the ELR and be gu...Summer Diesel Gala
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 2 - Sunday 5 July 2026
Gleaming diesel locomotives, gorgeous sun-drenched days (hopefully) and soothing summer evenings. It's the East Lancashire Railway's Summer Diesel Gala!See and ride behind your favourite engines from the ELR home fleet, and maybe even some ...SIX
