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
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
Saturday 13 - Sunday 28 December 2025
A very Bury Christmas adventure for all the family! The Met presents a spectacular local twist on the classic tale! When the dastardly Pied Piper arrives in Bury with plans to strip away everything that makes our town special, only Fairy Bu...
All Saints Elton Youth Theatre present “Alice”
Saturday 13 December 2025
The talented young people of All Saints Elton Youth Theatre come to The Met with Alice, a new adaptation of Lewis Carroll?s beloved story by Charlotte Crowley. This production focusses on storytelling via physical theatre....
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...
Leaps and Bounds
Monday 15 December 2025
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...
Meet Me at The Met
Monday 15 December 2025
Come and join us in our beautiful building to get involved in multiple activities as well as making new friendships! From mono printing to drumming workshops, we do it all and everything in between! We even have complimentary teas and coffe...
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...
Home Educated Drama Workshop
Wednesday 17 December 2025
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 17 December 2025
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...
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...
The Secret Storytelling Club
Friday 19 December 2025
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...
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...
The Nest
Friday 9 January - Friday 10 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...
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...
Rockfit Rockathon
Saturday 17 January 2026
Filled with all your class favourites, we?ll power through the playlist in typical rockathon style, with one break in the middle. This is the perfect way to help get your body moving after a glorious Christmas break. Rockfit is a dance base...
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...
Get A Round In
Friday 23 January - Friday 13 March 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....
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...
Bury Music: Battle of the Bands
Thursday 29 January 2026
The best of young local rock and pop talent will be battling for the chance to represent Bury in the Greater Manchester Music Hub Battle of the Bands. With bands hailing from local high schools and the hugely successful Bury Rocks! programm...
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...
Emerging Showcase: Little Strange + Tommy Ball
Friday 30 January 2026
January?s event features the genre-blending rock of Manchester?s Little Strange, and the soulful, finger-picking songwriting of Blackburn?s Tommy Ball. Being described as a guitar band from Manchester usually conjures up notions of a baggy ...
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...
First Thursday Comedy
Thursday 5 February - Thursday 2 April 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. ...
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...
The Clone Roses & DJ Clint Boon
Friday 6 February 2026
Having recently celebrated their 25th Anniversary with a 6000+ crowd at Heaton Park, The Clones? have also performed at some of the most iconic venues in the UK, respectfully replicating some of the classic shows from The Stone Roses career...
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...
The Tale of Nobody Nose…
Wednesday 18 - Thursday 19 February 2026
Join them on their epic adventure across land, sea and skies to help a lone puppet, find the most important thing ? ever? their own red nose!Celebrating the art of puppetry, red-noses and snowball fights, this accessible, fun-filled product...
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...
Emerging Showcase: Gabrielle Sey + Emma Jane Mansfield
Friday 27 February 2026
Richly rhythmic and lyrically led, Gabrielle Sey crafts a distinctive sound ? one that explores the nuances of identity and emotional truth. Her songwriting is introspective, drawing on years of journaling, candid conversations and spiritua...
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...
K-Pop Superstars
Saturday 7 March 2026
Featuring four incredible young performers, dazzling choreography, sparkling costumes, and non-stop hits from K-Pop Demon Hunters, BTS, Rose, NewJeans, Blackpink, Huntrix, Seventeen and more, this high-energy show is designed to get audienc...
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...
Daoirí 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...
BBS On Tour 2.0
Thursday 12 March 2026
Introducing BBS on Tour 2.0 ?This year, we?re adding even more variety to the show, with performances that go beyond music. Once again, the event will showcase our amazing charity members, who directly benefit from the funds raised, along w...
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...
Sam Lewis
Saturday 14 March 2026
Sam Lewis has collaborated with everyone from Leon Russell to The Wood Brothers. Chris Stapleton dubbed him ?a modern Townes Van Zandt?. He?s often labeled with some form of the word ?soulful? (some have even compared his voice to molasses)...
Chicago Teen Edition
Wednesday 18 - Saturday 21 March 2026
With a classic soundtrack featuring showstoppers such as All That Jazz, When You?re Good to Mama, and Razzle Dazzle, you can?t fail to be delighted by this iconic show ? the longest running American musical in Broadway history. Come and enj...
Ags Connolly
Thursday 19 March 2026
A traditional country artist from Oxfordshire, England, Ags Connolly is widely considered to be one of the best singer-songwriters in the genre ever to emerge from the UK - but that doesn't tell the whole story... Ags' songs have been laude...
Holly Clarke
Friday 20 March 2026
Holly Clarke, a folk singer from the Lake District who draws from the old ballads and stories, conjures a performance that immediately captivates any listener. As a performer, Holly transports the listener into the heart of ballads, immersi...
Brooke Law
Saturday 21 March 2026
Brooke Law?s debut album is a bold statement ? anchored by lead singles Real, Big World and the upcoming Freak On, she invites us to strip away the noise of modern life and stand tall in our own truth. From provocative rock to soulful confe...
The Delines
Sunday 22 March 2026
Willy Vlautin and his band The Delines have been touring the UK since 2014 and previously with his former act Richmond Fontaine. The Delines feature the exquisite vocals of Amy Boone with the drummer Sean Oldham and bassist Freddy Trujillo ...
Transglobal Underground
Thursday 26 March 2026
From their origins in the dance scene in the early ?90s they became one of the country?s best loved festival bands, a techno sound system, a pop group, a club night, a Middle Eastern hit production team, an improvised study group for Indian...
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...
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...
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...
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