ATTRACTIONS IN MANCHESTER
ATTRACTIONS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Attractions in Manchester
The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
Depot Mayfield
Thu 2 - Sun 5 Jul 2026
Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
Depot Mayfield
Thu 2 Jul 2026 - Tue 1 Jan 2030
Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos
Science & Industry Museum
Thu 2 Jul 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027
moviEscape - SAWtopsy
Moviescape Stockport, Manchester
Tuesday 14 July 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...Public Tour with Nicola Ellis
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 15 July 2026
Public Gallery Tour with Nicola EllisJoin us at HOME for an exclusive tour of this year?s Manchester Open with artist Nicola Ellis, one of the exhibition judging panel. Nicola Ellis is a British visual artist based in Manchester, who explo...Industry Connect Networking Event
The Odyssey 5 Bold St Warrington Wa1 1dn, Warrington
Thursday 16 July - Thursday 17 September 2026
Industry Connect Networking EventExpand Your Network. Elevate Your Brand. Join us for Industry Connect Networking, a fantastic opportunity...Murder Mystery Train
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 17 July - 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...Drive A Steam Train Experience
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 17 July - 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 exact...Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 18 July - Sunday 4 October 2026
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...Audio Description Gallery Tour with Anne Hornsby of Mind's Eye
HOME, Manchester
Monday 20 July 2026
An exclusive Audio Description tour of this year?s Manchester Open. Presented by Anne Hornsby of Mind?s Eye, this event offers a rich, immersive experience for blind and visually impaired audiences, bringing the exhibition?s intricate visu...Public Tour with Conor Collins
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 22 July 2026
Discover the Manchester Open with artist Conor CollinsJoin us at HOME for an exclusive tour of this year's Manchester Open with Conor Collins, a self-taught queer artist from Manchester who has been comissioned for a new piece of artwork b...An Idiot's Guide to Wine
New Century, Manchester
Friday 24 July 2026
A hilarious comedy show paired with six different wine varietals from around the globe, the smash-hit stand-up comedy show, An Idiot's Guide to Wine is the brainchild of Merrick Watts, one of Australia's best-known comedians and the only c...Comic Con Manchester
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 July 2026
One of the UK's largest pop culture conventions, attracting over ten thousand fans annually to our Monopoly Event's home venue, Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester. The main attraction every year is of course the star guests, with a...Go Gaga Bottomless Brunch
Area, Manchester
Saturday 25 July - Saturday 31 October 2026
Drag queens, brunch, bottomless bubbles & all the Gaga hits you you handle?... Look no further for a pop-tastic brunch party you'll never forget. A full show from Lady Gaga Impersonator Donna Marie & her backing dancers ...Public Tour with Black Creative Trailblazers
HOME, Manchester
Saturday 25 July 2026
Explore the Manchester Open with the Black Creative TrailblazersBlack Creative Trailblazers CIC is a social enterprise dedicated to supporting and showcasing Black creatives. Their mission is to break down barriers, amplify underrepresente...Dance4Depression 1st Birthday with People like us
Asylum, Wigan
Saturday 25 July 2026
Dance 4 depression is turning 1 on 25th July, dropping house, disco, tech house and everything in-between. Join us 2pm-2am...Green Island Festival 2026 - Vol. 2
Sober & Sound Coffee Rave
St Peters Pavilion Hindley Wn2 3dn, Wigan
Sunday 26 July 2026
We create alcohol free spaces where music, coffee, movement and community come together to spark authentic connection and high vibrational energy...
The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 27 - Thursday 30 July 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 arc...Palace Theatre Tour
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Friday 31 July - Tuesday 25 August 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 Palac...Creative Tiny Humans
HOME, Manchester
Friday 31 July 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...Shoot
Seesaw, Manchester
Friday 31 July 2026
Indie wrestling themed exhibition, showcasing artists and wrestlers from all over the UK. Expect entertainment, music and interactive artwork...SIX
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 1 - Saturday 15 August 2026
The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return following its previous sold out success!Winner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for 'Best O...Murder Mystery - Death in the Shadows
Manchester Central Library, Manchester
Saturday 1 August - 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 ...The Science of Trauma & The Body
Friends' Meeting House, Manchester
Wednesday 5 August 2026
Discover how and why trauma manifests as physical symptoms and what we can do about it. With Q&A....The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 6 August - 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 s...The Dino Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 7 August 2026
Get your teeth into this Jurassic Lark. Join an eccentric expedition on a time travelling steam train to meet with a herd of adorable baby dinosaurs. Get up close with the cute cretaceous critters and maybe even give the T-Rex a tickle und...SmokeyHouseProductions & Co music event charity based
Havelock Inn, Blackburn
Saturday 8 August 2026
SmokeyHouseProductions & Co are hosting and performing at the Havelock Inn blackburn for a music event all ticket money goes to charity...Public Tour with Katherine Long - Venture Arts
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 12 August 2026
Public Gallery Tour with Katherine Long - Venture ArtsJoin us at HOME for an exclusive tour of this year?s Manchester Open with Katherine Long, Head of Creative Development at Venture Arts. Venture Arts is an award-winning visual arts orga...Summer Craft Fayre
The Rhyddings Suite At The Royal Toby Hotel, Oldham
Sunday 16 August 2026
A day out filled with craft stalls, live music and a delicious range of food and drinks. Perfect for spending time with family and friends...Wedding Open Day
The Rhyddings Suite At The Royal Toby Hotel, Oldham
Thursday 20 August 2026
Join us at our Wedding Open Day Meet our wonderful wedding team, explore our beautifully dressed wedding suite, and enjoy free parking....DroneArt Show: Harry Potter
Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows
Friday 21 - Saturday 22 August 2026
DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™ blends cutting-edge drone technology with the iconic music from the Harry Potter™ films to create a spellbinding spectacle under the stars. As 1,200 drones move in perfect harmony above you, iconic moments ...Magic of Thailand Festival - Manchester
Platt Fields Park, Manchester
Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 August 2026
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Platt Fields Park is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, previously known as Manchester Thai Festival. Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your fami...
Freak Queer Hike
Errwood Reservoir, Stockport
Saturday 22 August 2026
The weekend before Manchester Pride, we're heading out to the beautiful Goyt Valley for a da...Peppa Pig
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 22 August 2026
The East Lancashire Railway is thrilled to welcome back everyone's favourite cheeky little piggy. Come and meet Peppa Pig in the fantastic Bury Transport Museum at intervals on Saturday 22nd August 2026. Just pre-book your general admissi...Travel to Wonderland
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Sunday 23 August 2026
You're late, you're late, for a very important date! It's time to take a tumble down the Rabbit Hole for a curious adventure through Wonderland with Alice and her friends. This perfect Alice in Wonderland themed adventure for the whole fam...Bobby Seagull's Escape from Ancient Egypt
Lowry, Salford
Friday 28 August 2026
What happens when a maths whizz gets trapped inside an ancient pyramid? Best known for television appearances on the BBC and University Challenge, join Bobby Seagull for a thrilling family adventure packed with puzzles, secrets and surpris...Faulty Towers - The Original Dining Experience
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 29 August 2026
Interactive Theatre's globetrotting show is truly quite legendary, selling out at venues like Edinburgh Fringe, Raffles Singapore and Sydney Opera House. When the audience become diners in the 'Faulty Towers' restaurant and are served by B...Lunch with Marco Pierre White and Michael Caines
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 29 August 2026
A very special lunch with renowned chef and restaurateur Marco Pierre White and acclaimed TV chef and hotelier Michael Caines. Having both previously been awarded Michelin stars, the talented chefs will be in the room, sharing their ins...Lunch with Marco Pierre White and Michael Caines
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Saturday 29 August 2026
A very special lunch with renowned chef and restaurateur Marco Pierre White and acclaimed TV chef and hotelier Michael Caines. Having both previously been awarded Michelin stars, the talented chefs will be in the room, sharing their ins...Manchester Music Tours - Joy Division Tour
Vinyl Revival, Manchester
Saturday 29 August 2026
A four hour musical journey covering all things Joy Division and Factory Records! The chance to visit many of the important venues and locations around Manchester and surrounding areas that helped shape and influence the Joy Division sound...Rock Out for Macmillan Cancer Support Fest
Ukrainian Cultural Centre, Manchester
Saturday 29 August 2026
Family-filled fun in the day and the night is adults onlyThe day aims to give back to the Macmillan Cancer Support Team and raise awareness...The Wilmslow Antiques Vintage & Collectors Fair
Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Stockport
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...Public Tour with Phoebe Foxtrot
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 2 September 2026
A tour of Manchester Open with Phoebe FoxtrotJoin us in HOME's Main Gallery for an exclusive tour of this year?s Manchester Open with Phoebe Foxtrot. Phoebe Foxtrot is a passionate community artist, dedicated Craftivist, and an all-round c...Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival
Tatton Park, Knutsford
Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 September 2026
Fuel your thoughts and find your sanctuary this summer at the UK's biggest space dedicated to feeding both body and mind. Spawned from Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast, which sees the London born broadcaster talk to incredible peop...Green Island Festival 2026 - Vol. 3
Yotam Ottolenghi
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Sunday 6 September 2026
The bestselling author of Simple and Flavour, Yotam Ottolenghi, invites you to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated new cookbook Simple Too, an irresistible companion to the era-defining Simple. Yotam will be cooking live on st...
Blackburn Golf Club Annual Dinner 2026
Bluey & Bingo Family Fun Day
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 12 September 2026
The peppy puppies from Down Under are coming to visit the Bury Transport Museum and they would love to see you all. Meet Bluey and Bingo as they say hello to everyone at regular intervals throughout the day. There will also be a fun fair, ...Saturday Night Live: The Stand Ins (CLAIN Fundraiser)
Greenalls Sports And Social Club, St Helens
Saturday 19 September 2026
Get ready for an electrifying night at Greenhalls .. as The Stand Ins bring their unforgettable energy to the stage... Grab your tickets NOW...Sunday Skate 20th September 2026 with Manc Skating (Didsbury)
The Barlow Rc High School, Manchester
Sunday 20 September 2026
Our regular Sunday skate at Barlow RC, Didsbury. Click More Info for directions and T&Cs which you accept by purchasing a ticket....Tom Gilbey
