WHAT'S ON AT THE MET, BURY
What's On at The Met, Bury
Most Popular Shows and Events at The Met, Bury
What's On at The Met, Bury
Learn Harmonica (autumn term 8 Sep - 10 Nov 2025)
Monday 10 November 2025
We offer three classes for this workshop, a beginners session 6-7pm,?a returning beginners session at 7-8pm, and an intermediate session 8-9pm. If you are unsure which group to sign up for, please contact education@themet. org. uk. Workshop...
Blazin' Fiddles
Thursday 13 November 2025
Take a group of the hottest contemporary fiddle players from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, mix with some wonderfully sympathetic piano and guitar arrangements and you've got the award winning Blazin' Fiddles on your hands. And t...
Nell Bryden
Thursday 13 November 2025
A New York songwriter who bravely shares her vulnerabilities, it feels like audience favourite Nell Bryden is singing just for you. Putting a raw spin on her American blues and soul roots, Nell is a tour-de-force with a gorgeously rich an...
Ainsley Hamill
Friday 14 November 2025
Mix Heather Small and Julie Fowlis and you?ve got singer songwriter Ainsley Hamill. Ainsley is one of the UK?s most distinctive and versatile singers, known for her remarkable voice, storytelling, and emotive style. Hailing from the west co...
Henry Normal: The Slide Show
Friday 14 November 2025
This show celebrates my meteoric rise to z celebrity status together with my joyous and inevitable slide into physical and mental decline. Featuring poetry, photos, jokes, music, dance, song, circus skills, costume changes, props and storie...
The Stumble
Saturday 15 November 2025
Their music encapsulates the shuffle and groove of classic bands from recording houses such as Chess and Stax with wailing sax, soaring guitars and the smooth whiskey soaked vocal of a bona fide blues singer. The band are currently working ...
John Illsley: The Life and Times of Dire Straits
Sunday 16 November 2025
In this intimate and entertaining evening, John will reflect on his life in music ? from the early days of the band, to global superstardom, to the wild ride that followed. With insights and anecdotes only an insider could share, this Q&A-s...
Winter Rag Wreath Workshop
Sunday 16 November 2025
Join Bex of Sewcially Conscious, our resident studio textile queen for this resourceful custom session learning the traditional craft of rag-rugging, to create a wreath you can use year after year!The class is suitable for both beginners an...
Jam and Sketch at the Two Crows
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Whatever the medium, all ideas or influences are welcome from avant garde to pop culture: be inspired, meet new people to jam with, do some sketching with the materials provided and be part of a night of top creativity....
Edwina Hayes
Friday 21 November 2025
Edwina Hayes brings together English folk, americana and the rich northern singer-songwriter tradition to create a sound that?s truly her own. Highly accomplished she?s toured with such notable performers as Jools Holland, Van Morrison, Nan...
Get A Round In
Friday 21 November 2025
This regular event at The Met features three artists sharing the stage to showcase their songwriting talent and tell the stories behind their music. Expect the very best of Greater Manchester?s acoustic talent. Our March event features?Born...
The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show
Saturday 22 November 2025
Created by the director, producer and choreographer of the award-winning ABBAMANIA musical and starring the original 'Frida' from the London West End cast! Superbly accurate harmony vocals, guitar and keyboards combine with stunning replica...
Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra
Saturday 22 November 2025
Described by fRoots as "Newcastle's finest swing-honkytonk-rockabilly band", Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra are ten years into a remarkable story that began with four friends, hailing from Orkney to Warwickshire, studying at Newcastle U...
Hannah Aldridge
Sunday 23 November 2025
In literature and in songwriting, the American South is where writers go to face their fears. Hannah Aldridge doesn't just dip her pen into the well of the South, the Muscle Shoals native embodies it. With every song, she's facing down demo...
Metro Jazz (autumn term 15 Sep - 24 Nov 2025)
Monday 24 November 2025
Metro Jazz is open to anyone aged 16-100 (and beyond!) who plays an instrument to a competent standard (but don?t worry about grades) and is interested in learning about and playing jazz music. If you would consider yourself a beginner, can...
Metro Jazz presents: Feel So Good
Wednesday 26 November 2025
The Met?s community jazz orchestra Metro Jazz, led by sensational saxophonist Munch Manship, perform a selection of jazz classics....
The Houghton Weavers
Thursday 27 November 2025
THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS have been entertaining folk for 48 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation. In their time together, the group have performed thousands of concerts, recorded over 30 albums,...
Awen Ensemble
Thursday 27 November 2025
Awen, meaning ?poetic inspiration? in Welsh, outlines the intention of the band?s music to explore folkloric heritage, landscape and the human mind, inspiring audiences to reflect on and connect with these subjects. Playing both vocal led a...
PINK by Vicky Jackson
Friday 28 November 2025
Vicky Jackson's tribute to Pink has been a run-away success and has consistently been her most booked act since 2008. Whilst the Pink tribute show was not her first tribute act, Vicky found herself being compared both physically and vocally...
Sound of the Sirens
Saturday 29 November 2025
'Sound Of The Sirens' are a foot stomping, tear jerking, crowd engaging female folk/rock duo whose strengths lie in their passion, conviction and chemistry. The singer-songwriting duo based in Exeter, Devon, comprising of Abbe Martin & Hann...
AI Rebellion: Ink Making
Saturday 29 November 2025
All materials provided. Ticket price includes 1 bottle of handmade ink by studio artist Prue Clarke to take home, additional ink available to purchase on the day. Join the rebellion!...
Life Drawing with Two Crows Studios
Tuesday 2 December 2025
Basic materials are available and every session has a thought out playlist to guarantee an atmosphere to inspire your creativity. The bar will be open serving a wide variety of quality drinks....
First Thursday Comedy
Thursday 4 December 2025 - Thursday 5 March 2026
Comedy in a Van present an hilarious evening of top quality comedy on the first Thursday of every month. Click for acts on specific dates. ...
Jon Palmer Acoustic Band
Friday 5 December 2025
Winners of the public vote at the UK West Coast Folk Festival 2024, the Jon Palmer Acoustic Band are a high energy six-piece folk-rock band based in West Yorkshire, where they have built a strong reputation as an exciting and energetic live...
Met Express Drama Group
Monday 8 - Tuesday 9 December 2025
Met Express is The Met's very own learning disability theatre company. Met Express is an inclusive and accessible group run by expert facilitators with a diverse membership with a range of different disabilities. Sessions run Mondays and T...
The Furrow Collective
Thursday 11 December 2025
Come in from the howling wind and bitter frost, draw a little closer to the roaring fire and prepare to be bewitched by eerie story-songs and seasonal carols that revel in the strange and wonderful traditions of these isles. The Furrow Coll...
Tim Edey's Celtic Christmas
Friday 12 December 2025
An evening of Celtic Christmas music from multi-award-winning folk musician Tim Edey. Originally from Broadstairs in Kent and of Irish descent, Tim Edey honed his style learning from his father Richard, himself a fine guitarist, and liste...
Bury Youth Dance
Monday 15 December 2025
Join us in Bury Youth Dance to develop skills, create new work, perform at a range of platforms and make connections to build career paths in dance. This company is for 11-18 year olds who already have some grounding in dance and movement a...
Bury Youth Theatre Juniors
Tuesday 16 December 2025
Our very own youth theatre is a supportive environment where young people come together to learn new skills and create their own shows. Led by highly trained professional facilitators, BYT can help young people find their first steps on the...
Bury Youth Theatre Seniors
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Our very own youth theatre is a supportive environment where young people come together to learn new skills and create their own shows. Led by highly trained professional facilitators, BYT can help young people find their first steps on the...
Curiosity Club (Autumn term 10 Sep - 17 Dec 2025)
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Hosted within our immersive and unique Storytelling Hub, The League of Curiosity?s Curiosity Club offers weekly, youth centred workshops where creativity and community come together. Through activities such as creative writing, storytelling...
St Agnes Fountain (Chris Leslie, Chris While & Julie Matthews)
Thursday 18 December 2025
Affectionately known as 'The Aggies' and 'The Christmas Band', the beloved St Agnes Fountain have toured every December since 2001 bar one (and we all know which one that was!). Now they are ready to tread the tinsel boards once more this D...
Aiming High
Saturday 20 December 2025
Aiming High are back for another term of fun and creative drama activity. Our groups use physical activities and drama games to create a safe place for young people to express themselves, encourage them to become more independent and improv...
Jean Genie - David Bowie Tribute
Saturday 10 January 2026
One of only a few tribute artists to tour and perform with an original artist's band, David Bowie tribute act Jean Genie was created by John Mainwaring and John Ford in 1993. An original recording artist in his own right, John Mainwaring ha...
A History of Blues Harmonica 1920s - 1960s
Friday 16 January 2026
In the first half Mat Walklate will demonstrate and discuss the performances and techniques of pre-war blues harmonica players such as Deford Bailey, Jaybird Coleman, Noah Lewis. Hammie Nixon, Jed Davenport etc. The second half will look at...
The Met's Comedian of the Year Competition 2026
Thursday 22 January 2026
Don?t miss this chance to see six up-and-coming comedians perform and compete for a ?600 prize, and the prestigious title of The Met?s Comedian of the Year. Competing will be Ant Dewson, Charlie Davies, Charlie Lewis, Katie Tracey, Kent Cam...
Pinked Floyd - Tribute to Pink Floyd
Saturday 24 January 2026
North West based tribute band Pinked Floyd offer an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd. A stunning light and video show complement their exciting and amazingly accurate performance of music spann...
Krapp's Last Tape by Samuel Beckett
Thursday 29 January 2026
Bringing her unique directorial vision to this production, Academy Award nominee Stockard Channing (Grease, The West Wing, Six Degrees of Separation) explores the intricate layers of Beckett?s masterpiece and Krapp?s solitary world. Starrin...
Dennis Ellsworth
Saturday 31 January 2026
One of Canada?s most respected songwriters, he has collaborated with people including Josh Finlayson and Andy Maize (Skydiggers), Gord Downie (The Tragically Hip), Donovan Woods, Rose Cousins, Leeroy Stagger, John Smith, and David Barbe (Dr...
The Ultimate Bubble Show
Saturday 31 January 2026
Join Ray, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, and help him in his quest to complete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble. This is a fast-paced show full of high energy and surprises as Ray uses various diff...
The Clone Roses (Stone Roses Tribute) + DJ Clint Boon
Friday 6 February 2026
Described as "the second best Stone Roses in the world" by Mani, the 25th Anniversary of the UK's leading tribute to The Stone Roses, The Clones have performed at some of the most iconic venues in the UK, respectfully replicating some of th...
Dave Kelly & Paul Jones (The Blues Band)
Thursday 12 February 2026
Two blues legends, one unforgettable performance. Paul Jones and Dave Kelly are two of the UK's most revered and respected blues musicians. Together they have played alongside the greats, including Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, and Sonn...
Daniel Kimbro
Friday 13 February 2026
While his recording credits are numerous, it is his new solo album Carpet in The Kitchen that best epitomises Daniel?s experience as a writer and arranger. This debut collection features stories set to lyrics and chords that evoke Appalachi...
Kendal Mountain Tour 2026
Wednesday 18 February 2026
Experience the best of the world?s stunning landscapes through a curated selection of Kendal Mountain festival award-winning short adventure films. But it?s not just about exploration, storytelling is at the heart of this event. Alongside t...
Dave Spikey
Thursday 19 February 2026
 Life in a Northern Town is all about Dave's life in ..... well.... a northern town, so no surprise there. From his working-class childhood in the small, terraced houses round the mills in Bolton through passing his 11 plus and going to g...
Errol Linton and his band
Friday 20 February 2026
Ever since John Walters declared Errol Linton the ?future of British Blues? back in 1993 this Brixton born gentleman has been plying his trade and perfecting his art at home and across the world. Over the decades Errol has collaborated and ...
Spiers & Boden (Bellowhead)
Saturday 21 February 2026
Described by The Guardian as "the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene", Spiers & Boden first rocketed onto the music scene in 2001, quickly winning a clutch of BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and going on to form and front the extrao...
Joshua Burnell: Misty Mountain Tour 2026
Thursday 26 February 2026
After a 12-year journey to re-record the album that started it all off in a student bedroom, Joshua Burnell is sharing those songs and his story on tour. His songs have been described as ?extravagantly inventive? (The Guardian), like ?vigne...
Cerys Bradley's Queer Tales For Autistic Folk
Saturday 28 February 2026
If yes, buy a ticket to see this show. If not, why not?Join award-winning comedian Cerys Bradley for a brand new tour of their wonderfully bonkers, expansive, interactive choose-your-own-story comedy show. Outstanding Neurodiverse Performan...
MCR Made - A Night of Iconic Manchester Anthems
Saturday 28 February 2026
Renowned for their high-energy performances and spot-on sound, they deliver a powerful, unforgettable night that celebrates the bands that defined a generation. Their setlist is a love letter to the city?s musical heritage ? think The Smith...
Queer Tales For Autistic Folk - Storytelling Workshop
Saturday 28 February 2026
Workshop activity is a relaxed, 30 minute version of the exciting game play within the show, led by Cerys Bradley, where participants choose different pathways within a scripted fictional world. The game is based on getting up and getting t...
Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young
Thursday 5 March 2026
Los Pacaminos is a Tex-Mex band that was formed by pop star Paul Young in 1992 during a break in his music career. The band originally consisted of six members, including guitarist Jamie Moses, accordion/keyboard player Matt Irving, songwr...
Hannah James and Toby Kuhn
Friday 6 March 2026
Hannah is an award-winning accordionist, dancer, songwriter and singer, renowned for her work with The Jigdoll Ensemble, Lady Maisery, Seasick Steve, Maddy Prior, Eliza Carthy, Karine Polwart, and many more. Toby is a globetrotting French c...
Lizzy Hardingham
Saturday 7 March 2026
With award winning records, international showcase appearances and countless festival appearances , ?she gives audiences a chance for genuine connection and empathy through story and song?. Think Joni Mitchell, Sandy Denny and KT Tunstall a...
Daoirà Farrell
Thursday 12 March 2026
Daoiri (pronounced 'Derry') Farrell has been described by some of the biggest names in Irish folk music as one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years. Described by The Weekend Australian as "The finest Irish male f...
Noasis - The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band
Friday 13 March 2026
Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester's five piece Oasis. Since their formation in 2006 and with over 800 performances to date Noasis has justly earned its reputation as the best tribute on the circuit packing out venues up an...
Brave Bettie
Friday 13 March 2026
When the council announces plans to cut down her favourite tree, Bettie is devastated. At home, she struggles to manage her emotions and doesn?t think of herself as brave. But the forest needs her now more than ever. The night before the wo...
The Lancashire Hotpots
Saturday 14 March 2026
There's only one thing more satisfying than a visit to the chippy and that's an evening with The Lancashire Hotpots. St. Helens' finest are the undisputed kings of the Northern "knees up" with banging comedy folk anthems such as "Chippy Te...
Moving Pictures - A Tribute to the Music of Rush
Friday 10 April 2026
Scottish power trio Moving Pictures play for over two hours covering all the Rush classics such as Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio and Xanadu (with doubleneck guitars) plus some deeper cuts such as By Tor and later belters such as Far Cry a...
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