ATTRACTIONS IN MANCHESTER
ATTRACTIONS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Attractions in Manchester
The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
Depot Mayfield
Wed 13 May - Sun 28 Jun 2026
Murder Mystery Evening
East Lancashire Railway
Fri 15 May - Fri 18 Dec 2026
Murder Mystery - Death in the Shadows
Manchester Central Library
Mon 1 Jun - Tue 1 Dec 2026
Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos
Science & Industry Museum
Wed 13 May 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027
The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Wednesday 13 May - Sunday 28 June 2026
Europe's most popular Banksy exhibition lands in Manchester, opening from the 13th March 2026 at Depot Mayfield. Step inside the mind of Banksy with an art experience for all, featuring over 200 reimagined works by the acclaimed street ar...Luminiscence
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Wednesday 13 May - Friday 5 June 2026
Arriving in the UK for the first time, after dazzling over 1 Million people in Europe, the incredible immersive projection concert LUMINISCENCE transforms Manchester Cathedral into a fully immersive world of sound, story, and light. Featuri...Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City
Transmission House, Manchester
Wednesday 13 May - Sunday 28 June 2026
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City transports you back 450 years ago to the heart of the ancient Inca Empire in stunning virtual reality. You'll climb the breathtaking peaks of the Andes, wander through the Temple of the Sun, walk the f...Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Wednesday 13 May - Thursday 27 August 2026
Welcome to Bubble Planet, where bubbles are bigger and more magical than ever. Let your inner child run free and follow your imagination in this spherical universe full of soap bubbles, air bubbles, and even virtual reality. Explore every ...Adventures in Wonderland
Z-arts, Manchester
Wednesday 13 May - Wednesday 22 July 2026
Fall down the rabbit hole and have your very own magical adventure with Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts! Created by Z-arts in partnership with Macmillan Children's Books, step into Alice's shoes and have your very own magical Adventure i...Gozzle's Wetland Adventure
WWT Martin Mere, Burscough
Wednesday 13 - Saturday 30 May 2026
Discover a season of firsts this spring, on a fun-filled wetland adventure with Gozzle the gosling. This spring, the WWT are teaming up with Macmillan Children's Books to explore the wonderful world of wetlands with Gozzle the gosling, from...Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt
Transmission House, Manchester
Wednesday 13 May - Sunday 28 June 2026
The Pyramids of Egypt have arrived in the UK for the first time! This immersive and groundbreaking expedition takes you back to the golden age of ancient Egypt, allowing you to explore the depths of the iconic pyramids, meet the goddess Bas...Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
An out-of-this-world premiere exhibition, now open at the Science and Industry Museum. Blast off into the solar system and embark on a cosmic adventure guided by familiar characters from the brand-new BBC Horrible Science TV series. Walk in...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Wednesday 30 June 2027
Will you crack the case? Whether you're planning a day out or a team event with a difference, this is Manchester as you've never experienced it. Friends, couples & families - Something fun, surprising and story-driven. Corporate & group boo...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Wednesday 30 June 2027
Will you crack the case? Whether you're planning a day out or a team event with a difference, this is Manchester as you've never experienced it. Friends, couples & families - Something fun, surprising and story-driven. Corporate & group boo...Gabriel Kidd: I found the giant and he was dead
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 13 - Sunday 17 May 2026
Through sculpture, drawing, sound, and writing, Kidd's work utilises queer tactics of parody, fluidity and vitality, to explore mythology, ecology and history. In Gabriel Kidd's first institutional solo show, they have created an immersive ...LOWRY 360
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 13 May - Wednesday 30 September 2026
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of LS Lowry's iconic work, Going to the Match, in the UK's first free permanent immersive experience. Created in collaboration with Barcelona's renowned Immersive studi...Nicola Ellis: Exercises in Knowing
HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 13 - Sunday 17 May 2026
For this exhibition, Exercises in Knowing, Nicola Ellis has created three new bodies of work that extend her ongoing collaboration with the steel enclosure manufacturer Ritherdon & Co in Darwen, Lancashire. In it, Ellis explores how we rela...You're the best collegue ever - Special Edition Gift Card
Gift Cards, Manchester
Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Monday 31 December 2029
This heartfelt gift card unlocks endless exciting Fever experiences in the United Kingdom, - the perfect way to express show your gratitude to the colleague who always goes above and beyond for the team. ...Pre-Theatre Dining at The Lowry
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Saturday 31 July 2027
Enjoy lunch, pre-matinee, dinner and pre-theatre dining at The Lowry, overlooking the stunning waterside setting of Salford Quays and MediaCityUK. Pier Eight Restaurant is located on the ground floor of The Lowry. ...
BusyBus - Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Tour
Manchester Airport, Manchester
Wednesday 13 - Monday 25 May 2026
Sightseeing tours should all be like this one - fully narrated and escorted by driver guides who love their jobs almost as much as you will love your day with them. This 9 hour Lake District tour will take you to places not normally visited...Rabbie's Windermere & the Lake District 1 Day Tour with Lake Cruise
Store Street, Manchester
Wednesday 13 - Monday 25 May 2026
The Lake District is where people go to rejuvenate their senses. The soaring mountains refresh your mind, the lakes calm your worries, and the quaint houses and little lanes make you yearn for a long-forgotten age. So on this tour, we take ...Treasure Hunt Manchester
Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester
Wednesday 13 - Sunday 24 May 2026
Dive into an adventurous journey through Manchester like never before with this fun, flexible Treasure Hunt complete with cryptic clues and hidden gems. Crack intriguing puzzles and navigate with gorgeous maps right on your phone. Discover ...Live performance activation by Willow Swan and Ellis Berwick
HOME, Manchester
Thursday 14 May 2026
Live performance with reconfigured organ pipes creating a dialogue with Gabriel Kidd's solo exhibition I found the giant and he was dead. Willow Swan and Ellis Berwick activate the exhibition with a durational sound performance evolving the...Babies Playtime
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 14 May 2026
A great opportunity to meet other parents and socialise babies, come along to The Lowry's fun and friendly activity for babies. In this session you and your little ones will sing, dance and get creative.10am-10.45am: For babies under 1 (pre...Rhyme Time
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 14 May - Thursday 16 July 2026
Rhyme time is a fun group singing session for babies and toddlers (0-4 years) and their grown-ups. Singing together and repeating rhymes helps your child develop listening, visual and memory skills, which will help them develop. Rhyme t...moviEscape - SAWtopsy
Moviescape Stockport, Manchester
Thursday 14 May - Tuesday 14 July 2026
Inspired by the hit SAW movie franchise, SAWtopsy at moviESCAPE, Stockport's leading Escape Room offering, is a gory and ominous room with dim, atmospheric lighting, however it does not feature any jump scares - well none that are delibe...BusyBus - North Wales Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip
Manchester Airport, Manchester
Thursday 14 - Sunday 24 May 2026
Sightseeing tours should all be like this one - fully narrated and escorted by driver guides who love their jobs almost as much as you will love your day with them. This North Wales tour will take you to places not normally visited by the c...Murder Mystery Evening
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 15 May - Friday 18 December 2026
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 -...Under 5s Little Creatives
Lowry, Salford
Friday 15 May 2026
Sessions not available during school holidays Come along to Little Creatives in The Lookout for 45 minutes of fun. These sessions are designed for children age 2-5yrs with lots of engaging activities for them to get involved with. All atten...The Library of Enchantment
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 15 May - Friday 31 July 2026
Ever wanted to step inside a story? The Library of Enchantment is a fun-filled thrilling family-friendly escape room, full of seafaring adventures, time travelling tricks and a pesky old bookworm who's always up to meddlesome mischief! Can ...Podcast Club
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 15 May - Friday 17 July 2026
Join in the fun at Z-arts' studio, where you can play games to improve your performance skills, learn how to record and edit audio, how to research, how to put together and give an interview, basically everything you need to become a supers...Vote With Your Feet presented by Manchester Green Party
The Nia Centre (NIAMOS), Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
After an amazing local elections campaign, come together to support Manchester Green Party with food, speeches, and music....Family Art Stars
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 16 May - Saturday 18 July 2026
Families that learn together, grow together. We are very excited to continue our Family Art Stars sessions every Saturday! Come down, muck in and make some art as a family, spending quality time and learning new techniques. No skill is requ...Manchester Craft Beer Experience
Cloudwater Brewery And Taproom, Manchester
Saturday 16 May - Saturday 22 August 2026
4 hours of guided beer discovery- 10 craft beer tastings across 4 brewery taprooms- Small groups for a relaxed, social vibe - Led by a beer expert....
The Mountain Goat - The Lake District Full Day Tour
Ncp Car Park Manchester Store Street, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
Escape the city for the day and explore the beauty of the Lake District with Mountain Goat Tours, and sit back and take in the views during a cruise on Lake Windermere. Have some free time to wonder around the thriving town of Bowness, befo...Roy Claire Potter in conversation with Gabriel Kidd
HOME, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
Join Roy Claire Potter in conversation with solo artist Gabriel Kidd on the occasion of their solo exhibition at HOME, I found the giant and he was dead. They will discuss the themes explored in Kidd's exhibition and Potter's book The Waste...Rabbie's Idyllic England - Derbyshire & the Peak District 1 Day Tour
Store Street, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
This region encapsulates everything everybody loves about England. There are rolling hills so green that you wonder whether there's something unusual in the soil, there are rural towns with more quaint cottages than you can count, and caves...Palace Theatre Tour
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Monday 18 May - Monday 22 June 2026
Opened in 1891, The Palace Theatre is one of Manchester's oldest and most beautiful theatres. With a glorious history hosting stars of stage and screen including Judy Garland, Gracie Fields, Les Dawson and Charlie Chaplin, today, the Palace...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 18 May - Monday 6 July 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 arch...Baby Book Club
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 19 May - Tuesday 14 July 2026
Baby Book Club is a wonderful way to spend time together with your baby (0-2 years) and develop their love of books, stories and reading. Baby Book Club helps parents develop skills in how to make reading fun for their babies and help d...Bruk Out Soca Fit 20.05.26
0161 Studios, Manchester
Wednesday 20 May 2026
A 45-minute high-energy soca dance fitness class guaranteed to make you sweat, smile & feel amazing...The History of Mermaids Sea Spirits & Women
Friends' Meeting House, Manchester
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Dive beneath the surface of mermaid lore, tracing their long histories and what they may reveal about wider society. Followed by Q&A....Unlocking Gov Contracts
The Old Milk Depot, Blackburn
Wednesday 20 May 2026
This Lancashire Digital Hub event has been brought to you by Rossendale Digital in partnership with Innovate Lancashire...Industry Connect Networking Event
The Odyssey 5 Bold St Warrington Wa1 1dn, Warrington
Thursday 21 May - Thursday 17 September 2026
Industry Connect Networking EventExpand Your Network. Elevate Your Brand. Join us for Industry Connect Networking, a fantastic opportunity...Buff Bingo Drag Brunch
On Bar, Manchester
Saturday 23 May - Saturday 19 December 2026
If your idea of brunch involves dancing on your chair, shouting at bingo cards, and being served by buff butlers, you're in the right place. Buff Bingo Drag Brunch is pure, unfiltered fun-a daytime party that doesn't hold back. Go big with ...The Wilmslow Antiques Vintage & Collectors Fair
Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Stockport
Monday 25 May - 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...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 26 May - Thursday 30 July 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 arch...Behind the Scenes Tours
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 26 May - Wednesday 24 June 2026
Enjoy a tour of Stockport's magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre. Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear and the modern day have appeared in person on stage or on the giant silver screen at The Plaza...Travel to Wonderland
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Wednesday 27 May - Sunday 23 August 2026
You're late, you're late, for a very important date! It's time to take a tumble down the Rabbit Hole for a curious adventure through Wonderland with Alice and her friends. This perfect Alice in Wonderland themed adventure for the whole fami...
Keith Brymer Jones & Marj Hogarth
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 28 May 2026
Beloved Great Pottery Throw Down judge and ceramic designer Keith Brymer Jones returns to the stage with a brand-new show. Join Keith alongside his partner in life and crime, actor and designer Marj Hogarth, as they share stories of c...The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 28 May - Friday 30 October 2026
It's a kind of magic! Are you ready to attend your first day at the Grand Old School of Wizardry. Join the madcap mages and wacky witches of the faculty on a spellbinding adventure to work on your wand waving, brush up on your broomstick sk...Midweek Lunch on East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 28 May - Wednesday 28 October 2026
Lunch in style on your trip along the ELR with this fabulous two-course, midweek luncheon. Whatever the occasion, it's the perfect opportunity to experience our vintage Pullman-style carriages and sensational menu. Organising a group excurs...The Dino Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 29 May - Friday 7 August 2026
Get your teeth into this Jurassic Lark. Join an eccentric expedition on a time travelling steam train to meet with a herd of adorable baby dinosaurs. Get up close with the cute cretaceous critters and maybe even give the T-Rex a tickle unde...Creative Tiny Humans
HOME, Manchester
Friday 29 May 2026 - Friday 26 March 2027
Join us in the Creativity Corner for our baby and toddler group drop in session to enjoy crafts, chats and creativity. Expect making for tiny hands, stories and most importantly PLAY. Join artist and community facilitator Phoebe Foxtrot on ...Brooksbottom Curry and Singer Night
