What's on in Bury
Saturday 8 November 2025
DMU Gala
DMU Gala
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
The humble DMU takes the spotlight for this annual event at East Lancashire Railway. These diesel railcars may be small, but they arepacked with personality. Plans include a diesel locomotive-hauled "drag" and aride out past Heywood Station...Sunday 9 November 2025
DMU Gala
DMU Gala
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
The humble DMU takes the spotlight for this annual event at East Lancashire Railway. These diesel railcars may be small, but they arepacked with personality. Plans include a diesel locomotive-hauled "drag" and aride out past Heywood Station...Monday 10 November 2025
Learn Harmonica (autumn term 8 Sep - 10 Nov 2025)
Learn Harmonica (autumn term 8 Sep - 10 Nov 2025)
The Met, Bury
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...1 Year Anniversary show
1 Year Anniversary show
Sky Bar Bury, Bury
Live at Cloud 9Sky Bar BuryUpstairs area Start time - 8pmTickets - £3...Thursday 13 November 2025
Blazin' Fiddles
Blazin' Fiddles
The Met, Bury
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
Nell Bryden
The Met, Bury
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...Friday 14 November 2025
Murder Mystery Evening
Murder Mystery Evening
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
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 -...Ainsley Hamill
Ainsley Hamill
The Met, Bury
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
Henry Normal: The Slide Show
The Met, Bury
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...Saturday 15 November 2025
The Stumble
The Stumble
The Met, Bury
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 ...Sunday 16 November 2025
John Illsley: The Life and Times of Dire Straits
John Illsley: The Life and Times of Dire Straits
The Met, Bury
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
Winter Rag Wreath Workshop
The Met, Bury
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...Wednesday 19 November 2025
Jam and Sketch at the Two Crows
Jam and Sketch at the Two Crows
The Met, Bury
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....Friday 21 November 2025
Edwina Hayes
Edwina Hayes
The Met, Bury
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
Get A Round In
The Met, Bury
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...Saturday 22 November 2025
The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show
The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show
The Met, Bury
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...Santa Special
Santa Special
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Treat the family to an enchanting voyage through the magical Irwell Valley, kick start your Christmas on one of our famous Santa Specials! There's more family friendly fun, colourful characters a...Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra
Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra
The Met, Bury
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...Sunday 23 November 2025
Santa Special
Santa Special
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Treat the family to an enchanting voyage through the magical Irwell Valley, kick start your Christmas on one of our famous Santa Specials! There's more family friendly fun, colourful characters a...Hannah Aldridge
Hannah Aldridge
The Met, Bury
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...Monday 24 November 2025
Metro Jazz (autumn term 15 Sep - 24 Nov 2025)
Metro Jazz (autumn term 15 Sep - 24 Nov 2025)
The Met, Bury
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...Wednesday 26 November 2025
Metro Jazz presents: Feel So Good
Metro Jazz presents: Feel So Good
The Met, Bury
The Met?s community jazz orchestra Metro Jazz, led by sensational saxophonist Munch Manship, perform a selection of jazz classics....Thursday 27 November 2025
The Houghton Weavers
The Houghton Weavers
The Met, Bury
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











