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The Adventures of The Little Red Hen
Z-arts | Until 7 April 2023

Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company brings The Adventures of The Little Red Hen to Z-arts this Easter.

The Dancing Elephant
Z-arts | 1 April 2023

Imagine being transported into a mystical video game and wondering if you will be locked in it forever!

Afrocats x Wild Whitworth
The Whitworth | Until 6 April 2023

Join the Whitworth this Easter as Afrocats go wild! Sessions are free and operates on a flexible drop-in basis so you can join the fun at any time

Snow Mouse
Z-arts | Until 31 December 2022

Join Z-arts this Christmas for Snow Mouse, an enchanting winter’s tale for children ages 0-4.

toooB
Z-arts | 5 March 2023

toooB is an enchanting wordless performance for 6-24 month-olds and their grown-ups.

Hallé Carol Concert
The Bridgewater Hall | Until 17 December 2022

Start your festivities with these most beloved carols as the Hallé Carol Concert comes to The Bridgewater Hall.

Manchester & Districts Hospital’s Choir Christmas Carol Concert
The Bridgewater Hall | 5 December 2022

Choirs from around Manchester featuring medical and nursing staff sing in this Carol Concert to raise money for CLIC Sargent Young Lives vs Cancer.

The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Bridgewater Hall | 20 December 2023

Back by popular demand, Disney’s much loved 1992 musical comedy The Muppet Christmas Carol returns to The Bridgewater Hall, the beloved festive movie brought to life by a talented orchestra performing its musical score live in time with the film.

Hallé – The Snowman
The Bridgewater Hall | Until 23 December 2023

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without settling down at The BridgewaterHall with the Hallé and Raymond Brigg’s classic animated film, The Snowman. 

Horrible Christmas Horrible Histories
The Bridgewater Hall | 20 December 2022

Horrible Histories proudly presents the terrific tale of Christmas at The Bridgewater Hall this December.

Christmas Family Day: The Gruffalo
Royal Northern College of Music | 18 December 2022

An day of festive family fun and musical treats, including a screening plus live orchestra of the magical film The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson.

Afrocats x Whitworth
The Whitworth | Until 27 October 2022

This October half term, African and Caribbean songs will fill the galleries as well as cultural arts and crafts workshops taking place in the Whitworth’s School of Creativity.

Halloween at the Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
Elizabeth Gaskell's House | Until 30 October 2022

Bring your little monsters for some creepy craft this Autumn and celebrate Halloween at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House.

Glowing Writing Workshop
Contact | Until 18 October 2022

Candid, ferocious, funny and loud, Glowing is a show that debunks the myths that pregnant women are having the time of their lives.

Summer Fun in the Garden
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House | Until 4 September 2022

‘Every Plant that Peeps up is a Treasure’ wrote Elizabeth Gaskell about her garden in Manchester and this summer we are taking families out into the garden to discover these treasures for themselves.