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
Emerging Showcase: Virgins by Nathan Lea
Friday 27 March 2026
Love or Lust?It?s summertime in Bury, exams are over and there?s only one thing on Lola and Jensen?s mind; Losing their virginity. After a failed first attempt, they decide to get to know each other better. But with time ticking and both fa...
The Celtic Social Club
Friday 27 March 2026
The Celtic Social Club have been pursuing a fascinating journey in the modernisation of traditional tunes from Brittany, Ireland, Scotland and Asturia, to name a few. On their third LP, the band have never sounded so tight and powerful, nor...
The Secret Storytelling Club
Friday 27 March - Friday 24 April 2026
The Secret Storytelling Club invites you to an unforgettable evening of captivating tales, spine tingling songs, and thought-provoking conversations. It?s not just an event, it?s an immersive experience where stories are spoken, songs are s...
Laid - James Tribute Band
Saturday 28 March 2026
Fully endorsed by the band themselves, Laid are the UK's no.1 tribute to Manchester legends, James. Laid have hit the tribute scene with lightning pace, receiving high praise everywhere they play, performing all the hits including "Sit...
Aiming High
Saturday 28 March 2026
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...
Queer Tales For Autistic Folk - Storytelling Workshop
Saturday 28 March 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...
The Grahams
Sunday 29 March 2026
The Grahams are New York grown, Nashville based Alyssa and Doug Graham. As kids in the Jersey suburbs, they snuck into NYC to hear their favorite bands play, and have been performing together ever since. With their own unique brand of nosta...
Met Express Drama Group
Monday 30 - Tuesday 31 March 2026
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...
Bury Youth Dance
Monday 30 March 2026
This company is for 11-18 year olds who already have some grounding in dance and movement and are looking to develop further....
Leaps and Bounds
Monday 30 March 2026
The sessions are jam packed with routines encouraging our little ones to get active and have fun through movement and music. Classes are run by Danielle who also runs Movers and Shakers. Leaps and Bounds is kindly supported by Sport England...
Bury Youth Theatre Juniors
Tuesday 31 March 2026
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...
Introduction to Playwriting
Tuesday 31 March 2026
Discover how to craft dialogue, where to start with creating compelling characters and the ins and outs of plotting. Workshops will comprise of group discussions and individual writing exercises. The group will work towards each writing the...
Bury Youth Theatre Seniors
Wednesday 1 April 2026
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 (Spring term 14 Jan - 1 Apr 2026)
Wednesday 1 April 2026
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...
Home Educated Drama Workshop
Wednesday 1 April 2026
This is the perfect chance to meet new people, exercise your creative muscles and learn all about drama and the theatre with industry professionals in a theatre and arts venue. Open to anyone aged between 5 and 15, this is a fun group focus...
Movers and Shakers
Wednesday 1 April 2026
This is a great opportunity to keep active and bond with your children, discover new fun games to play at home and meet other parents and carers!Come join our hourly sessions led by the fantastic Danielle, who also leads our Leaps and Bound...
First Thursday Comedy
Thursday 2 April - Thursday 4 June 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. ...
Teach Rex
Friday 3 April 2026
The award winning, Teach Rex team are delighted to be bringing this unique, interactive show to town after performing 45 shows at the Natural History Museum! Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching childr...
Harp and a Monkey perform ‘Tall Tales and Truths'
Saturday 4 April 2026
Known for their captivating live performances, you can expect these acclaimed locals to deliver an enchanting mix of true (and not-so-true) tales that take in everything from naked lifesavers to guerilla gardeners and ill-fated medieval pil...
King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys
Saturday 4 April 2026
With nearly seven thousand performances across twenty seven countries under their belt in their thirty five years on the road, King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys are more than just the world?s greatest jump, jive and swing band ? they?re an...
Easter Holiday Drama
Wednesday 8 April 2026
Children aged 6-10 are invited to join us for two cracking days of drama and all things fun where they will have the chance to create their own brand-new piece of performance. Over the two days children will be able to:This year?s theme is:...
Metro Jazz presents ‘Feel So Good'
Wednesday 8 April 2026
Under the direction of sensational saxophonist Munch Manship, the ensemble brings uplifting melodies, smooth swing and brassy flourishes ? a joyful celebration of live jazz....
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...
Hay
Friday 10 April 2026
When Farmer Geenie frees him by accident one day he discovers ? hay! ? he can finally move! He finds that the world around him is full of wonderful surprises and with Geenie?s help learns all about the birds and the bees, how to walk, dance...
The Nest
Friday 10 - Friday 17 April 2026
Designed for young children under 3 years of age and their grown-ups, this creative space at The Met invites families to explore, play, and connect through the joy of light. This is a free project but to help us maintain a good capacity, pl...
Kris Drever
Saturday 11 April 2026
Kris Drever is a Scottish folk singer songwriter, who has won multiple awards including an incredible 7 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, two shortlist nominations for Scottish Album of The Year (with his trio Lau) and much acclaim for his solo reco...
Out of the Box
Tuesday 14 April 2026
OUT OF THE BOX is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next. With every opening of the box comes new trick shots, mini a...
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
Thursday 16 April 2026
Duos come and duos go, and some nurture and fine tune their art and watch it grow into something totally original and captivating. Described as "folk music for the modern age" by The Telegraph, and "rightly regarded as one of the most engag...
CODA - A Tribute To Led Zeppelin
Friday 17 April 2026
If you like your Led Zeppelin tribute band with big hair, all the stage moves and excitement of the original band, an incredible attention to detail unrivalled by any other Led Zeppelin tribute band, a singer with all the range and power of...
Baby Rock Sampler: Hackney Colliery Band
Saturday 18 April 2026
Baby Rock Sampler run high quality, family friendly gigs outside the summer festival season for parents and carers. Their sold out shows have featured acts like Nubiyan Twist, The Orielles, Afriquoi, Stealing Sheep, HENGE and Honeyfeet ? pr...
Sam Carter
Saturday 18 April 2026
Renowned for his lyrical storytelling, Uncut once described his songs as being ?as penetrating as Richard Thompson?s best work?. For over 15 years, he has been stirring audiences from Camden to Canada, from major festivals to intimate clubs...
Looking For Me Friend - The Music of Victoria Wood
Sunday 19 April 2026
A funny and touching tribute to this much loved and sorely missed national treasure. Written and performed by BBC1's All Together Now star, Paulus, ('King of Cabaret', The Stage) this brand-new show sees him in a fresh light as a lifelong...
Juliet Lloyd
Thursday 23 April 2026
Drawing stylistic comparisons to Brandi Carlile, Aimee Mann, and Tori Amos, Juliet blends folk-rooted storytelling and pop-forward melodies. Her music pairs intimate, confessional lyrics with arrangements that move easily from stripped-back...
Ranagri
Friday 24 April 2026
With a unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/electric harp, and bodhr?n/drums, they create a sound that is both mesmerising and unforgettable. The band?s members are D?nal Rogers, a proli...
Guy Davis
Saturday 25 April 2026
New York multi-instrumentalist Guy Davis is a two-time, back-to-back Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues, musician, actor, author, songwriter, so much more than 'just a bluesman', a troubadour of the folk tradition, and a master of...
Josienne Clarke sings Sandy Denny
Saturday 25 April 2026
Indie-folk singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer Josienne Clarke is often said to draw on traditional British folk inspirations, but is a thoroughly modern, multifaceted artist who follows her own compass. Blessed with a voice of cryst...
Granny's Attic
Thursday 30 April 2026
With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny's Attic are Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, anglo concertina, vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin, vocals). The trio are much loved by audiences up...
The Bon Jovi Experience
Friday 1 May 2026
The Bon Jovi Experience are the world's first and unquestionably finest tribute to the great Bon Jovi. They are the only tribute to have been featured on the band's official website, not to mention being the only tribute to have been reques...
Stax of Soul & The Soul Review
Saturday 2 May 2026
The original. A reputation that needs no introduction. Born in Manchester in 1983, 9-piece 100% live band Stax of Soul feature incredible musicians (including a powerful brass section), meticulously and energetically recreating the very...
Taff Rapids
Sunday 3 May 2026
Comprising seasoned musicians Darren Eedens (banjo + vocals), Sion Russell Jones (guitar + vocals), David Grubb (fiddle + vocals), and Clem Saynor (bass + vocals), the band blends traditional bluegrass classics with captivating originals, i...
Session A9
Friday 8 May 2026
Over the last twenty-five years, Session A9 have earned their reputation as one of the best live bands in the country, adored by fellow artists and the wider public alike. It is no wonder they are frequently described as a ?Scottish Supergr...
Jenny Colquitt
Saturday 9 May 2026
Compared to the likes of Eva Cassidy, Joni Mitchell, Alanis Morissette, and KT Tunstall, emerging Widnes artist Jenny Colquitt encompasses a unique combination of Americana, indie and folk rock and pop, which has seen her named as one of R...
Get A Round In
Friday 15 May 2026
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. Lineup to be confirmed....
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Saturday 16 May 2026
Fleetwood Bac are the world's first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, the only Mac tribute to authentically replicate the classic 'Rumours' line-up. The show focuses on the 'Rumours' era of the band ...
RockFit Rage Rockathon
Saturday 16 May 2026
In this 90 minute split session, we will move through simple, powerful combinations that build strength, cardio, and coordination ? all in a high-energy, supportive environment. Get your body moving, reset your head, and walk out feeling ac...
High School Musical JR.
Tuesday 19 - Wednesday 20 May 2026
Based on the smash-hit Disney movie High School Musical, this fun-filled show follows Troy, Gabriella, and the students of East High as they navigate friendships, school life, and the excitement of discovering their talents. Packed with cat...
James Walsh (Starsailor) & Ben Ottewell (Gomez)
Thursday 21 May 2026
Experience an unforgettable night as two of the best voices of the past thirty years unite for a special double bill. James Walsh of Starsailor and Ben Ottewell of Gomez will share the stage for a powerful evening of live music. Don't...
Rank: A Tale from Paradise Heights
Friday 22 May 2026
Take a ride tonight, with The Dogz of Paradise Heights?It?s Halloween in the Heights, and the Storm of the Century is rolling in off the Irish Sea to the bay town. But something is coming through on that storm, something not of this world?A...
An evening with Cardinal Black
Saturday 23 May 2026
An Evening With? showcases unique, stripped-back performances from January Came Close and Midnight at The Valencia, paired with untold stories from the rehearsal rooms and studio sessions that brought the songs to life and tales from the ro...
Cerys Bradley's Queer Tales For Autistic Folk
Wednesday 27 May 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...
The Enormous Turnip
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Before they retire, they can?t resist planting one last seed, try for one more champion vegetable and one more trophy!But no one knew that a vegetable could grow bigger than the cat, bigger than the dog, bigger than you and me put together!...
Otis Gibbs
Thursday 28 May 2026
The Trust Of Crows, his tenth studio album, was recorded at the iconic Columbia Studio A in Nashville, where Bob Dylan made Blonde on Blonde and Nashville Skyline. It?s been closed to the public for decades, but Otis was given permission to...
A Northern Trnny Hootenanny
Saturday 30 May 2026
Inspired by Hunter?s real-life transition and the transformative power of?drag,?this foot-stomping, pun-slinging hoedown tells the tale of a milkmaid on a mission to discover their authentic self. After setting off from their small town and...
David Ford/Scarlet Rivera/Rob Stoner - 50 Years of Desire
Friday 5 June 2026
Fifty years on from its release, award-winning British singer-songwriter David Ford reunites Rob Stoner and Scarlet Rivera to perform Dylan?s masterpiece with a stellar band featuring Michele Stodart from The Magic Numbers, drummer Darren B...
Tony Christie: The Great Farewell
Saturday 6 June 2026
Legendary crooner Tony Christie continues his great farewell ?Unplugged? tour, entertaining audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation, and a set li...
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