ATTRACTIONS IN MANCHESTER
ATTRACTIONS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Attractions in Manchester
Murder Mystery Evening
East Lancashire Railway
Fri 18 Jul - Fri 19 Dec 2025
Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club
Altrincham Garrick
Fri 4 Jul - Fri 5 Dec 2025
Sound Bath with Flomosa Healing
Abram Community Centre, Wigan
Friday 11 July 2025
A beautiful relaxing journey of sound where you are soothed with crystal and Tibetan bowls, drums, chimes, an ocean drum. Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or ungrounded? Struggling to sleep or relax? Generally can't switch off, or quiet t...Buff Bingo Bottomless Brunch - Manchester
On Bar, Manchester
Saturday 12 July - Saturday 20 December 2025
This is a world away from your Grandma's afternoon bingo session! Great Britain's favourite game has been reimagined with a sassy twist and a large helping of spice. The Grand game of Bingo will be the centrepiece for one crazy brunch party...Rail Ale Trail
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 12 July - 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...Midweek Lunch on East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Wednesday 16 July - Wednesday 29 October 2025
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...Germaine Kruip - A Possibility
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 17 - Sunday 20 July 2025
A Possibility is a new artwork for the theatre by Dutch artist Germaine Kruip exploring the possibilities of perception, sound and performance. Performed at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), the piece features new compositions by ...Murder Mystery Evening
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 18 July - Friday 19 December 2025
Nothing works up an appetite like exercising those brain cells. So bring your best detective skills and join us for a night of mystery and murder on one of our stunning heritage steam trains. If you love Agatha Christie or Sherlock Holmes -...Don't Buy a PC - Stream It
Ninja Coffee, Blackburn
Friday 18 July 2025
This Lancashire Digital Hub event has been organised on behalf of Rossendale Borough Council...Sound Bath with Flomosa Healing
Pennington Wharf Community Hub, Wigan
Friday 18 July 2025
A beautiful relaxing journey of sound where you are soothed with crystal and Tibetan bowls, drums, chimes, an ocean drum. Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or ungrounded? Struggling to sleep or relax? Generally can't switch off, or quiet t...Quentin Blake and Me
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 19 July - Sunday 31 August 2025
In this vibrant and lively family exhibition, Lowry will be celebrating the work of one of the most popular and successful writers and illustrators of children's books, Quentin Blake. Known for his distinctive and whimsical style, Blake ha...Mind Over Matter; Part 3
The Bag Factory (next To The White Hotel), Manchester
Saturday 19 July 2025
Want to raise money for a charity close to your heart whilst supporting the underground drum and bass scene? Then come party with us...UGLY KID JOE
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 20 July 2025
Californian hard rockers Ugly Kid Joe are best known for their early 1990's hits "Everything About You", and cover of "Cats in the Cradle". Heavily influenced by Black Sabbath, their sound ranges from rock, hard rock, funk metal and hea...The Dino Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Sunday 20 July 2025
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 unde...CHESHIRE CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield
Sunday 20 July - Monday 25 August 2025
Classic Shows return for the Cheshire Classic Car & Motorcycle Show at Capesthorne Hall. This stunning estate, property and gardens is a firm favorite with exhibitors and visitors and provides a fantastic setting for a display of classic...Your Time to Shine Wellbeing Workshop
The Hub, Bolton
Sunday 20 July 2025
Join us on a session of fun, playful creativity. Please read full description below....Shamanic Sound Journey with Flomosa Healing
Mccarthy Witchery Ltd, Manchester
Tuesday 22 July 2025
You will go on a guided journey to meet a spirit guide, supported with shamanic sounds. Please read full description below....
Shakespeare and Love Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 24 - Wednesday 30 July 2025
An enchanting behind-the-scenes Theatre Tour exploring love as seen by The Bard, with insights into his romantic tales and the timeless allure of the Shakepeare North Playhouse's Cockpit Theatre. Step into a world of romance on the Shakespe...Rainford Rocks '25
The Rainford Junction, Warrington
Friday 25 - Sunday 27 July 2025
3 day event at The Rainford Junction. Headliners The Fleetwood Mack Experience, AC/DC EXPERIENCE & In the Flesh Pink Floyd. Camping & fun fair too...Comic Con Manchester
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 26 - Sunday 27 July 2025
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 26 July - Saturday 25 October 2025
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 ...The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Sunday 27 July - 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...SIX
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 29 July - Sunday 3 August 2025
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...Behind the Scenes Tours
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 30 July 2025 - Wednesday 24 June 2026
Enjoy a tour of Stockport's magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre. Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear and the modern day have appeared in person on stage or on the giant silver screen at The Plaza...Titanic Exhibition
Manchester Central, Manchester
Thursday 31 July - Sunday 24 August 2025
The UK's largest travelling Titanic Exhibition is coming to Manchester this Summer. Open from 31st July to 24th August 2025, the exhibition will be at Manchester Central's Exchange Hall. With thousands of tickets already sold, visitors are ...ADHD and Women: Misunderstood Misdiagnosed + Moving Forward for
Friends Meeting House, Manchester
Thursday 31 July 2025
Discover the nuances of how ADHD presents itself differently within women, and tips on how to manage your neurodiversity. Followed by Q+A....Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar
Alcotraz Manchester, Manchester
Friday 1 August - Monday 1 December 2025
This is the immersive cocktail bar behind bars, where the serving inmates are your bartenders, the guards are crooked and you become a part of the story. Once convicted, inmates are taken into an exciting world of mischief as they are fi...Ghosts of Manchester - Self-Guided Walking Tour & Escape Game
Young Street, Manchester
Friday 1 August - Monday 1 December 2025
Ghosts of Manchester - The Haunting Story of a Serial Killer is an app-based immersive self-guided walking tour and escape game from Questo which will take you to crime-ridden streets, abandoned police stations, and haunted locations Step...Murder Mystery - Death in the Shadows
Manchester Central Library, Manchester
Friday 1 August - Monday 1 December 2025
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 t...Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 2 August - Sunday 5 October 2025
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 enj...Green Island Festival 2025 - Vol. 2
Folklore & Feminism
Friends Meeting House, Manchester
Wednesday 6 August 2025
How have myths and fairytales shaped feminist thought? Explore the power of folklore, its symbols and role in today's society. With Q&A....
Travel to Wonderland
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 8 August 2025
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 fami...Magic of Thailand Festival - Manchester
Platt Fields Park, Manchester
Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 August 2025
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 famil...'Allo 'Allo Comedy Train
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 15 August - Friday 3 October 2025
'Allo! 'Allo! This is nighthawk calling! Listen very carefully, we shall say this only once! Renѐ was hoping for a quiet night in his humble little cafe in Nouvion, but things aren't quite going according to plan. The Resistance wants to u...Horrible Histories - Gorgeous Georgians & Vile Victorians
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 17 August 2025
Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians & Vile Victorians We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead!So it's time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgia...Tribute to Eddie Garrity Concert
Rebellion, Manchester
Sunday 17 August 2025
SLAUGHTER BITE BACK featuring Rossi/Bates performing live as a tribute to their former front man Eddie Garrity who passed away earlier this year....Peppa Pig & Family Fun Day
Bury Transport Museum, Bury
Thursday 21 - Friday 22 August 2025
The East Lancashire Railway is thrilled to welcome back everyone's favourite cheeky little piggies. Come and meet Peppa and George at intervals throughout the day in the fantastic Bury Transport Museum. You can also take part in Peppa Pig's...Manchester Pride
Manchester Gay Village, Manchester
Friday 22 August 2025
Manchester Pride Festival is an incredible four-day celebration for LGBTQ+ life that takes place across the city every year over the August Bank Holiday weekend. One of the world's leading celebrations of LGBTQ+ life, Manchester Pride ...Faulty Towers - The Original Dining Experience
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Saturday 23 August 2025
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 Ba...James Martin Cookery Demo
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Monday 25 August 2025
Mr Food and Drink, James Martin returns to Bolton Food & Drink Festival for his 14th year to teach you some brand new recipes! James Martin made a great impact with his television debut in November '96 and has rarely been off screen since....Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival
Tatton Park, Knutsford
Saturday 30 - Sunday 31 August 2025
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 peopl...Ariana Goes Wicked Brunch
Area, Manchester
Saturday 30 August - Saturday 29 November 2025
A spellbinding fusion of pop perfection and Broadway magic at this live vocal show by the UK's no. 1 Ariana Tribute, Hariana, and her dancers. It's going to be a "Defying Gravity" experience with a show-stopping performance by the UK's #1 A...The Baby & Toddler Show
Manchester Central, Manchester
Friday 5 - Sunday 7 September 2025
Don't miss the incredible opportunity to shop and find everything you need to give your baby the best start, all under one roof. Save money with incredible show deals on 150+ brands, and take home complimentary goodies, expert advice and so...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...Green Island Festival 2025 - Vol. 3
Jonathan Viera
St. Veronica' S Church Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 6 September 2025
An uplifting, musical celebration full of life, love and laugher....
Gin & Rum Festival
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 13 September 2025
If you're thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night away, the Gin & Rum Festival is for you! Discover new favourites with samples from hand-picked guest distillers, treat yourself at the themed Gin and Rum bars, and let your hai...The Friends Bottomless Brunch
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 13 September 2025
Oh. My. God. A Friends Bottomless Brunch. Friends fans, it's time to get your turkey-eating pants on, we're hosting a F.R.I.E.N.D.S BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH. Could you BE any more excited?!! Bringing together the best of 90's nostalgia, cocktails,...Creatives Brunch Club
Waterside, Manchester
Tuesday 16 September 2025 - Tuesday 17 February 2026
A monthly brunch club for artists and creatives. Expect a casual affair, with some delicious mid-morning treats to enjoy. We'll hear from some local creatives about the exciting projects they are working on and an opportunity to connect w...
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...All that Malarkey
