HISTORIC EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Historic Events in Manchester
Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Old Trafford
Tue 2 Sep 2025 - Wed 1 Apr 2026
Drive A Steam Train Experience
East Lancashire Railway
Fri 5 Sep - Fri 24 Oct 2025
Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour

Old Trafford, Manchester
Tuesday 2 September 2025 - Wednesday 1 April 2026
Visit the Museum & Stadium Tour at Old Trafford and walk in the footsteps of greatness. The Museum is open for visitors, and the Stadium Tour follows a great route, so you'll see the players' tunnel, walk next to the world famous pitch, and...Drive A Steam Train Experience

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 5 September - Friday 24 October 2025
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 6 September 2025
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...The Secret Histories of Rome with Mary Beard

Lowry, Salford
Friday 19 September 2025
Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot. In this captivating live event, Mary Beard takes you beyond the well-worn paths of emperors and battles, revealing the r...DeadLive Ghost Hunt

Castle Street Old Police Statiion, Bolton
Saturday 11 October 2025
Step into the shadows of some of the most haunted buildings in the North West, for a night of spine-chilling paranormal investigation with DeadLive Events. If you're searching for an unforgettable night out or looking to celebrate a specia...Titanic The Musical

The White Hotel, Manchester
Wednesday 22 October 2025
In the final hours of 14th April 1912 the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and 'the unsinkable ship' slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th Century. 1517 me...The Wizarding Adventure

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Wednesday 29 October 2025
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...Horrible Histories - Horrible Christmas

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 28 December 2025
Horrible Histories proudly presents the terrific tale of Christmas! When Christmas comes under threat from a jolly man dressed in red, it's up to one young boy to save the day - but can he save Christmas? From Victorian villains to Medieval...Six

Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 January 2026
The international smash hit musical SIX is back! Multi award-winning with a spectacularly successful studio album adored on playlists across the globe, this sell-out Tudor take-off has 'an incredibly strong and powerful message. Boundary-pu...SIX
