Things to do this June

Lots to do around Oxford Road this June, starting with a busy summer theatre schedule HOME. We’ve picked out three top shows to see at the First Street art centre this month.

For over five decades, the RNCM has been home to outstanding musicians who’ve forged incredible careers in all areas of the industry. In an evening celebrating its past, present and future, they’re pulling out all the stops for this spectacular 50th-anniversary event. The celebrations continue later in the month as they team up with Opera North for a fantastic evening of opera’s greatest hits.

Manchester Classical will see the Hallé, BBC Philharmonic, Manchester Camerata, Manchester Collective and a host of stellar artists come together for a breath-taking 48 hours of music, film, food and free foyer entertainment at The Bridgewater Hall.

June, of course, means the return of the Festival of Libraries. Take a look at their five-day multi-venue celebration of Greater Manchester’s libraries and the extraordinary stories of everyday creativity that happen within them.

There are some cracking gigs this June, including synth-pop audiobooks, hip-hop royalty in the shape of Rakim and the devastating Screaming Females.

At the end of the month, Factory International brings us the 2023 edition of Manchester International Festival, which continues until 16 July. Working with partners regionally and globally, the wide-ranging programme of original new work by artists worldwide will take place in venues and spaces throughout the city, with many notable commissions right here on the Oxford Road Corridor.