EDUCATIONAL SHOWS AND EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Educational Shows and Events in Manchester
Sat 11 Nov 2023 - Sat 24 Feb 2024
Tue 13 Aug - Sun 1 Sep 2024
Tue 5 Dec 2023 - Sun 7 Jan 2024
Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You
Monday 2 October 2023 - Sunday 9 June 2024
Dive headfirst into the digestive system for an unforgettable journey of super-sized science with Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You. Get ready for a special mission to find out what happens to food when we eat. Guided by videos and illust...
The School of Curiosity
Monday 2 - Monday 30 October 2023
Is your child aged between 10 and 14 and bursting with creativity?Do they love reading, making, and telling stories?Do they have a passion for exploring the world of imagination?Well, then, look no further! Welcome to The School of Curiosi...
Julia and Axel - Thirty Years of Favourite Stories
Tuesday 3 October 2023 - Monday 1 January 2024
The Lowry in collaboration with publishers Macmillan Children's Books and Scholastic, are hosting a new exhibition celebrating the acclaimed partnership between Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, who have created some of the world's best-l...
Art Stars (5-7 years)
Tuesday 3 October - Wednesday 29 November 2023
Art Stars is a great activity for young people (5-7 year olds) who enjoy making stuff! A great introduction to art, they'll learn the basics of art in a fun and relaxed environment and can try lots of different art techniques including draw...
Schools Visits - Fairy Tales
Tuesday 3 October - Thursday 14 December 2023
A gorgeous and unique learning Fairy Tales themed storytelling experience for Primary aged children in KS1. Have fun in a free play session that'll inspire creative and imaginative play inside the immersive space. Take part in an artistic w...
Little Creatives
Wednesday 4 - Wednesday 18 October 2023
Join The Lowry for their weekly Little Creatives session. This is designed for under 5's with different activities each week. Your little one is sure to have fun and get creative in these workshops. All attendees will need to book a ticket....
Urban Tap (5-7 years)
Thursday 5 October - Saturday 2 December 2023
Begin your journey into the fun world of urban tap and enjoy getting rhythmically active. Develop your coordination and flow in a lively session that fuses rhythm tap & hoofing - involving stomping, stamping & syncopations. Classes begin wi...
Babies Playtime
Friday 6 - Friday 20 October 2023
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...
Playreading Sessions
Friday 6 October - Friday 1 December 2023
HOME's popular Playreading group meets on the first Friday of most months. The sessions, which are open to all, offer an opportunity to read and discuss plays that are linked to our theatre productions, or discover new plays from local tal...
Crafty Families
Saturday 7 - Saturday 28 October 2023
Suitable for under 11s, little ones and their grown-ups can get crafty with a professional artist who will lead you through some fun, creative and colourful arts activities. ...
Fairy Tales
Saturday 7 October - Sunday 31 December 2023
An interactive world of play and storytelling for 0-8-year-olds and their grown-ups, Z-Arts enchanting interactive exhibition has been designed by Discover with illustrator David Litchfield and author Ross Montgomery. Once upon a time, ther...
Family Art Stars
Saturday 7 October - Saturday 2 December 2023
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...
Sir Ranulph Fiennes - Mad, Bad & Dangerous
Tuesday 10 October 2023
Spend an evening in the extraordinary company of Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE - 'the world's greatest living explorer' - as he goes beyond his record-breaking achievements to explore the man behind the myth. Sir Ranulph has circumnavigated the s...
Music Drop
Wednesday 11 October - Wednesday 20 December 2023
Beatmakers, rappers, singers or anyone interested in making music, Music Drop is the perfect project for you. Whatever your musical background is this project will teach you key music skills and support your musical journey. Music Drop offe...
Beyond The Music - Inspire
Saturday 14 October 2023
A new global music conference and festival, Beyond The Music aims to unify the global music industry through debate, decision making, inspiring talks and unforgettable live music. Beyond The Music will host an 'Inspire' day at The Halle St...
A Year in a Field (12A)
Wednesday 18 October 2023
★★★ "The title says it all: beginning at the winter solstice in 2020, academic and film-maker Christopher Morris filmed a barley field in west Cornwall for one year. A field. That's it. For 86 minutes this thoughtful, meditative docum...
Haunted Manchester City Exploration Game
Wednesday 1 November - Friday 1 December 2023
Choose your date and time after you purchase. Explore the most frightful places in Manchester, with their stories of restless spirits, cruel murders and menacing ghouls. Solve 13 creepy clues to find out the true story of Loky. Loky was a M...
The Serial Killer Next Door
Thursday 2 November 2023
One of the UK's most notable Psychological Therapists and Crime commentators Emma Kenny discusses what creates a serial killer. She will take you on a journey looking at what ingredients of possibility lead to body counts by killers like Te...
Two Mr Ps in a Podcast
Friday 3 November 2023
Mr P has been a primary school teacher for over twelve years. He still works part-time in a school in Davyhulme and leads training in schools all over the UK and beyond. From sharing ideas and funny insights into life in the classroom, he h...
Steve Backshall - Ocean
Wednesday 8 November 2023
Steve Backshall will be bringing the sea to the stage with his brand-new stage show Ocean, promising to make a splash with audiences of all ages. Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet and a great way to learn...
James Martin
Friday 10 November 2023
James Martin Live will visit 18 towns and cities across the UK including and entertaining audiences with live demonstrations, cooking tasks and featuring some very special guests. Following the phenomenal success of his previous tours, audi...
Hamilton
Saturday 11 November 2023 - Saturday 24 February 2024
Lin-Manuel Miranda's multi award-winning cultural phenomenon Hamilton is touring the UK for the very first time in 2023/2024 and is coming to Manchester Palace Theatre for a 15 week season from Saturday 11 November 2023 until Saturday 24 Fe...
The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz
Wednesday 15 November 2023
The hilarious, award-winning drinks experts host history's greatest ever pub quiz packed with loads of funny, fascinating facts and FIVE free discerning drinks for every audience member. You'll learn a lot and you'll laugh a lot as answer...
Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People
Friday 1 - Saturday 2 December 2023
A variety night like no other, Cosmic Shambles Network's legendary annual celebration of all things curious and creative returns to Manchester for 2023. Hosted by comedian Robin Ince and featuring a plethora of incredible (often secret!) gu...
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World
Tuesday 5 December 2023 - Sunday 7 January 2024
Empowering pop musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World returns to the stage in 2023 and 2024. This kick ass-pirational stage show, based on the popular children's book by Suffragette relative Kate Pankhurst comes from one of...
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Thursday 7 December 2023 - Sunday 7 January 2024
See the smash-hit production of We're Going on a Bear Hunt at the Lowry, as it returns vividly and noisily in director Sally Cookson's fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower's versatile lively score. Join our intrepid family of adventur...
The Creative Genius of Powell and Pressburger: Reflections
Sunday 10 December 2023
This discussion between Pamela Hutchinson and Andrew Moor will begin with some thoughts about the importance of The Red Shoes , the film which brings our Powell and Pressburger season to a close. Pamela and Andrew will then reflect on what ...
Horrible Histories - Horrible Christmas
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Horrible Histories proudly presents the terrific tale of Christmas! When Christmas comes under threat from a jolly man dressed in red, it's up to one young boy to save the day - but can he save Christmas? From Victorian villains to Medieval...
Animal Farm
Thursday 1 - Saturday 24 February 2024
A powerful re-telling of George Orwell's chilling and timeless classic. When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master and take over, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality for all. However ove...
Exciting Science
Sunday 4 February 2024
This brand new and exciting family show, featuring loads of amazing experiments from the world of Science, is an educational show that will amaze and astound all ages (from 4 years & upwards). Putting the "Exciting" back into "Science", j...
Exciting Science
Wednesday 14 February 2024
This brand new and exciting family show, featuring loads of amazing experiments from the world of Science, is an educational show that will amaze and astound all ages (from 4 years & upwards). Putting the "Exciting" back into "Science", j...
Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out
Wednesday 21 - Thursday 22 February 2024
Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party- it's going to be an exciting and fun packed day. Prepare to sing and dance with colourful scarecrows, feed the penguins, build big s...
Professor Brian Cox
Friday 23 February 2024
The pop idol turned science idol, Professor Brian Edward Cox is a British physicist and professor of particle physics at the University of Manchester. He is best recognized as the presenter of science programs for the British Broadcasting C...
The Night Sky Show
Sunday 10 March 2024
Comedy, astronomy and so much more. A show for anyone with a slight interest or more in the night sky. A night for those who want to laugh, learn and enjoy. The Night Sky Show will take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard an...
Dinosaur Adventure Live
Sunday 14 April 2024
65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the adventure? This awe-inspiring interactive stage show captivates both young and young at heart, immersing audiences in the enthralling & realistic world of Dinosaurs. Join the intrepi...
Dinosaur Adventure Live
Sunday 14 April 2024
65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the adventure? This awe-inspiring interactive stage show captivates both young and young at heart, immersing audiences in the enthralling & realistic world of Dinosaurs. Join the intrepi...
Dinosaur Adventure Live
Monday 27 May 2024
65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the adventure? This awe-inspiring interactive stage show captivates both young and young at heart, immersing audiences in the enthralling & realistic world of Dinosaurs. Join the intrepi...
Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out
Tuesday 11 - Thursday 13 June 2024
Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party- it's going to be an exciting and fun packed day. Prepare to sing and dance with colourful scarecrows, feed the penguins, build big s...
Bluey's Big Play
Wednesday 31 July - Sunday 11 August 2024
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey's Big Play is a brand-new thea...
Six
Tuesday 13 August - Sunday 1 September 2024
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...
