ATTRACTIONS IN MANCHESTER
ATTRACTIONS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Attractions in Manchester
Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
Depot Mayfield
Sun 16 Aug 2026 - Tue 1 Jan 2030
Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos
Science & Industry Museum
Sun 16 Aug 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027
Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City
Gift Cards
Sun 16 Aug 2026 - Tue 1 Jan 2030
Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience
Manchester
Sun 16 Aug 2026 - Tue 1 Jan 2030
Murder Mystery - Death in the Shadows
Manchester Central Library
Tue 1 Sep - Tue 1 Dec 2026
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...Murder Mystery Train
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 29 August - 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...Rail Ale Trail
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 29 August - 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 g...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...Murder Mystery - Death in the Shadows
Manchester Central Library, Manchester
Tuesday 1 September - 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 ...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...An Evening of Fairy Tales & Folklore with Dr Sharon Blackie
Friends' Meeting House, Manchester
Wednesday 2 September 2026
Discover how fairy tales have guided women through the ages - and why we need them now more than ever. Followed by Q&A....Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Friday 4 September - 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...Playreading Sessions
HOME, Manchester
Friday 4 September - Friday 4 December 2026
HOME's popular Playreading group meets on the first Friday of most months. The sessions, which are open to all, offer an opportunity to read and discuss plays that are linked to our theatre productions, or discover new plays from local ta...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...Opera House Theatre Tour
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Monday 7 September - Monday 12 October 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 ...First Steps into the Music Industry: LMA on Tour
Erooms, Wigan
Tuesday 8 September 2026
A free discussion-led session exploring music careers, industry pathways, local opportunities and first steps into the music sector....Drive A Steam Train Experience
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 11 September - 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...Blackburn Golf Club Annual Dinner 2026
Build Fast Connections
The Old Milk Depot, Blackburn
Friday 11 September - Friday 13 November 2026
This Lancashire Digital Hub event has been organised on behalf of Rossendale Borough Council...Heritage Tours of The Met
The Met, Bury
Saturday 12 September 2026
Did you know that The Met held one of Joy Division's most famous gigs with a raucous crowd protesting against a change of singers? Did you know that it was the democratic home to where many of Bury's major decisions were made, or where th...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, ...Movement & Manifestation session
The Aura Studio, Manchester
Sunday 13 September 2026
Join us for a calming morning of movement, manifestation and connection as we welcome autumn with fresh intentions and renewed energy....The History of Folk Horror
Friends' Meeting House, Manchester
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Explore the dark origins of folk horror and its connections to ancient customs, folklore and modern anxieties. Followed by Q&A....Tech Minds: From Sales Chaos to Sales Rhythm
Chorley Strawberry Fields Digital Hub, Chorley
Thursday 17 September 2026
This Round Table brings together techno leaders in Lancashire. We share a structured approach to building sales rhythm, with systems, with less hustle...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
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 September 2026
After entertaining millions of people online with his no-nonsense guides, wine expert, broadcaster, author and all-round decent bloke Tom Gilbey is hitting the road , bringing his trademark energy, humour, producer Fred and some questionab...Scratch
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 22 September 2026
With networking and live jazz, Scratch is Shakespeare North Playhouse's quarterly platform for creatives to share, experiment, and connect. This is your chance to present work in progress or showcase completed pieces to a supportive audien...The AI Stack: the reality
Chorley Strawberry Fields Digital Hub, Chorley
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Developers. Products. Platforms. What's really changing?...Thursday Skate 24th September 2026 with Manc Skating (Kearsley)
Kearsley Academy, Bolton
Thursday 24 September 2026
Our regular Thursday skate at Kearsley Academy. Click More Info for directions and T&Cs which you accept by purchasing a ticket....Official Chip-Timed 5K Race + Family Wellness Festival
Cutacre Country Park, Bolton
Saturday 26 September 2026
Bolton Wanderers Wellness Run Day 1K Family Fun Run + chip-timed 5K race. Medals, music, food & after party. Cutacre Park, 26 Sept 2026....Sunday Skate 27th September 2026 with Manc Skating (Didsbury)
The Barlow Rc High School, Manchester
Sunday 27 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....The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 28 September - Monday 14 December 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...Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 3 - 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...Pamper and Prosecco
6th Royton Scout Hut Ol2 5js, Oldham
Saturday 3 October 2026
Join us with the fabulous Marie Grady for an afternoon of pamper and prosecco...Simeon Wood exceptional musician
St. Veronica's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 3 October 2026
A funny and entertaining show filled with music and laughter...Jay Rayner
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 4 October 2026
Join the ever-tasteful, often hilarious, always readable writer and broadcaster as The Observer's award-winning restaurant critic returns. Jay Rayner faces some serious questions and in Nights Out in the Kitchen, the show marking publicati...Beyond The Music
MediaCityUK, Salford
Wednesday 7 - Friday 9 October 2026
Manchester's global music conference and showcase festival. Building a fairer future for artists and delegates. Join the revolution....West Art Collective presents: Flesh at Antwerp Mansion
Antwerp Mansion, Manchester
Saturday 10 October 2026
A halloween themed art event in a haunted mansion...The Unconventional Wedding Fair
The Wellbeing Farm, Bolton
Sunday 11 October 2026
If you're planning your wedding and want something totally unique and you, then The Unconventional Wedding's inclusive Fair is where you need to be...
Wedding Fayre
The Rhyddings Suite At The Royal Toby Hotel, Oldham
Sunday 11 October 2026
Join us at our Wedding Fayre Meet our wonderful wedding team, explore the venue, and discover talented local vendors for your big day. Free parking....How the Mind Heals the Body
Friends' Meeting House, Manchester
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Discover the connection between mind + body and the ways to positively bring change to your life through meditation. Followed by Q+A....Collectorcon
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 18 October 2026
CollectorCon is the ultimate trading card experience, bringing together collectors, traders, investors and hobby enthusiasts from across the UK for a full day dedicated to trading cards and collectibles. Whether you're into Pokemon, Sports...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 18 October - Wednesday 2 December 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...Tatton Park Wedding Show
