HISTORIC EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
HISTORIC EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Historic Events in Manchester
Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Old Trafford
Fri 9 May 2025 - Wed 1 Apr 2026
The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway
Thu 29 May - Wed 29 Oct 2025
CHESHIRE CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Capesthorne Hall
Mon 26 May - Mon 25 Aug 2025
Drive A Steam Train Experience
East Lancashire Railway
Fri 9 May - Fri 24 Oct 2025
Drive A Steam Train Experience
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 9 May - Friday 24 October 2025
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...Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Old Trafford, Manchester
Friday 9 May 2025 - 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...Jennifer Reid
The Portico Library, Manchester
Friday 16 May 2025
Kicking off an exploration of northern folk in the Portico Collection, acclaimed musician and researcher Jennifer Reid sings some ballads. The working classes made music as a provocation and this is a tradition that Jennifer Reid continues,...CHESHIRE CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield
Monday 26 May - Monday 25 August 2025
Classic Shows return for the Cheshire Classic Car & Motorcycle Show at Capesthorne Hall. This stunning estate, property and gardens is a firm favorite with exhibitors and visitors and provides a fantastic setting for a display of classic...The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 29 May - Wednesday 29 October 2025
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...Rail Ale Trail
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 7 June - Saturday 6 September 2025
Chug through lush valleys and pretty villages, take in the stunning scenery and sample some delicious local ales when you join the East Lancashire Railway's Rail Ale Trail. Climb aboard one of the steam or diesel trains on the ELR and be gu...Summer Diesel Gala
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 3 - Sunday 6 July 2025
Gleaming diesel locomotives, gorgeous sun-drenched days (hopefully) and soothing summer evenings. It's the East Lancashire Railway's Summer Diesel Gala!See and ride behind your favourite engines from the ELR home fleet, and maybe even some ...SIX
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 29 July - Sunday 3 August 2025
The international smash hit musical SIX is back! Multi award-winning with a spectacularly successful studio album adored on playlists across the globe, this sell-out Tudor take-off has 'an incredibly strong and powerful message. Boundary-pu...Titanic Exhibition
Manchester Central, Manchester
Thursday 31 July - Sunday 24 August 2025
The UK's largest travelling Titanic Exhibition is coming to Manchester this Summer. Open from 31st July to 24th August 2025, the exhibition will be at Manchester Central's Exchange Hall. With thousands of tickets already sold, visitors are ...Horrible Histories - Gorgeous Georgians & Vile Victorians
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 17 August 2025
Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians & Vile Victorians We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead!So it's time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgia...The Secret Histories of Rome with Mary Beard
Lowry, Salford
Friday 19 September 2025
Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot. In this captivating live event, Mary Beard takes you beyond the well-worn paths of emperors and battles, revealing the r...DeadLive Ghost Hunt
