EXPERIENCES IN MANCHESTER
EXPERIENCES IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Experiences in Manchester
Murder Mystery Evening
East Lancashire Railway
Sat 31 Jan - Fri 18 Dec 2026
Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Old Trafford
Sun 18 Jan - Wed 1 Apr 2026
Murder Mystery - Death in the Shadows
Manchester Central Library
Sun 1 Feb - Tue 1 Dec 2026
Opera House Theatre Tour
Manchester Opera House
Mon 19 Jan - Mon 2 Mar 2026
Luminiscence
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Sunday 18 January - Thursday 26 March 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...Manchester City Stadium Tour
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Sunday 18 January - Saturday 28 February 2026
Enjoy one of the most immersive tour experiences in the Premier League with a guided look around The Etihad Stadium. Experience the Manchester City story in a 360 degrees theatre and enjoy an audio-visual perspective of the players' matchd...Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Old Trafford, Manchester
Sunday 18 January - Wednesday 1 April 2026
Visit the Museum & Stadium Tour at Old Trafford and walk in the footsteps of greatness. The Museum is open for visitors, and the Stadium Tour follows a great route, so you'll see the players' tunnel, walk next to the world famous pitch, and...moviEscape - SAWtopsy
Moviescape Stockport, Manchester
Sunday 18 January - Saturday 28 February 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...Indoor Skydiving
Ifly Indoor Skydiving Manchester, Manchester
Sunday 18 January - Saturday 28 February 2026
Safely float in an 800-horsepower vertical wind tunnel that generates a wall-to-wall cushion of air commonly used by professional skydivers at iFLY Manchester without having to jump from a plane. Once inside the flight chamber, a tunnel ope...Opera House Theatre Tour
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Monday 19 January - Monday 2 March 2026
Opened in 1912, The Opera House is one of Manchester's oldest and most beautiful theatres. Today the theatre plays host to hundreds of performances each year and remains an important part of Manchester's vibrant cultural offer. Our Tours a...Adventures in Wonderland
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 20 January - 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...Palace Theatre Tour
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Friday 23 January - Monday 16 March 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 Library of Enchantment
Z-arts, Manchester
Friday 23 January - Saturday 28 February 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 ...East Lancashire Railway Burns Night Diner
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 23 - Saturday 24 January 2026
Celebrate the life of Rabbie Burns with a Scottish themed menu and pipe band on One of East Lancashire Railway's flagship dining experiences. What's Included? A Scottish pipe band welcome and send off.A traditional steam train ride.A sparkl...Sound Bath with Flomosa Healing
Pennington Wharf Community Hub, Wigan
Friday 23 January 2026
A beautiful relaxing journey of sound where you are soothed with crystal and Tibetan bowls, drums, chimes, an ocean drum. Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or ungrounded? Struggling to sleep or relax? Generally can't switch off, or quiet t...Family Art Stars
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 24 January - Saturday 4 April 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...Murder Mystery Evening
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 31 January - 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 -...Murder Mystery - Death in the Shadows
Manchester Central Library, Manchester
Sunday 1 February - Tuesday 1 December 2026
Step into the shoes of the city's best detective in this phone app-based game. On a ghost tour gone wrong, famous travel blogger Bella Wanderlust is found dead. Was it her jealous boyfriend? The eccentric tour guide? Or someone lurking in t...Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Friday 6 February - Friday 4 December 2026
If you like theatre... no, if you love theatre, drama, comedy, musical theatre, play reading, poetry and much more and would relish the opportunity to meet new people, then the new 'Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club' is for you. Here is ...Bubble Planet - An Immersive Experience
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Saturday 7 February - Sunday 8 March 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 ...Circus Funtasia
Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
Thursday 12 February - Sunday 1 March 2026
USE THE DISCOUNT CODE "FUN26" TO GET MONEY OFF YOUR TICKET!Feel the Thrill of Circus Funtasia 2026 - Where Dreams Become Reality! Get ready to gasp, cheer, laugh, and leap out of your seat as Circus Funtasia 2026 storms into town with a tur...Travel to Wonderland
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Wednesday 18 February - Wednesday 12 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...The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 19 February - 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 19 February - 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 20 February - 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...Drive A Steam Train Experience
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 13 March - Friday 23 October 2026
Bring your childhood dreams to life as you step onto the footplate of a full-sized, fully operational heritage steam train and take control of the magnificent engine. A steam train driving experience on the East Lancashire Railway is exactl...'Allo 'Allo Comedy Train
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 28 March - Friday 9 October 2026
'Allo! 'Allo! This is nighthawk calling! Listen very carefully, we shall say this only once! Renѐ was hoping for a quiet night in his humble little cafe in Nouvion, but things aren't quite going according to plan. The Resistance wants to u...Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 2 May - Sunday 4 October 2026
Peep! Peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at East Lancashire Railway. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement. There will be lots to enj...Ride on Flying Scotsman
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 5 - Sunday 14 June 2026
The record-breaking people's engine returns! The world's most famous steam train, the magnificent LNER Class A3 60103 "Flying Scotsman" is celebrating 100 years since she entered service, and as part of the festivities she will travelling ...Space Station Earth
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 6 June 2026
See through the eyes of an astronaut in this epic concert and visual experience The Bafta and Emmy-nominated composer Ilan Eshkeri joins forces with the European Space Agency for Space Station Earth - a dazzling audio-visual adventure...Peppa Pig
