Big Dance 2012 is the UK’s biggest ever celebration of dance.
The girls are back! One of BBC TV’s most popular and fondly-remembered sitcoms comes to the stage with all three of its original leading cast members, Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph.
The Bingham Cup is the world championship of gay and inclusive rugby teams and is one of the largest men’s 15-aside rugby union tournaments in the sporting calendar outside of the IRB Rugby World Cup.
My First Sleeping Beauty is an enchanted world of castles and curses, forests and fairies, adapted especially for the whole family.
Castlefield Carnival will take place on Sunday 3rd June to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. This fun, family event will combine music, markets and food from 10am – 3am.
The highly awaited, internationally acclaimed production of Shanghi by Cirque Du Ciel comes to the UK this year - for the very first time.
Featuring the legendary Motown classics I Heard It Through The Grapevine, My Girl, Dancing in the Streets, I'll Be There, Stop In the Name of Love, Tears of a Clown, Tracks of My Tears.
This thoughtful, brilliantly funny and down to earth musical comedy follows five girlfriends on a riotous, cocktail fuelled karaoke night out.
The award-winning comedian, actor/screenwriter (Grandma's House) and presenter (Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Popworld) returns with a brand new stand-up tour for 2012.
For Between 2, artists Annika Ström and Louise Adkins will, for one night only, take over Gallery 3.
Thousands of revellers from all over the UK will come to Manchester for a line up of the world’s best DJ and dance acts.
Coldplay will be performing at the Etihad Stadium as part of a 2012 arena tour.
Westlife perform at the Manchester Arena as part of the bands farewell tour.
Danza Contemporanea de Cuba returns by overwhelming demand to The Lowry.
The Manchester Day Parade was conceived with the ambition of celebrating the creativity and diversity, which is synonymous with this city.
The man behind Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure returns due to popular demand, following a sell-out autumn run.
Library Theatre Company’s much-anticipated second site-specific production.
So you think you’re a movie buff? Want to have a fun evening with your friends but can’t make it to our weekly Monday night quiz?
The Tibetan spiritual leader' comes for a three-day visit to the city.
The most unique setting for any live music event in the UK, Live From Jodrell Bank takes place at this outstanding scientific heritage site and observatory.
See elaborate costumes, feel the heart breaking beats, sense the mystery and live the intensity that can only be - The Lady Boys Of Bangkok’s.
Enjoy a 6 Course Tasting Menu with matched wines, £85.
The 24:7 Theatre Festival is a unique part of Manchester’s cultural fabric. Every year, high quality one-hour theatre shows are performed in venues across the city centre.
Join Mickey, Minnie and a host of Disney friends.
Manchester Pride is Manchester’s annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) festival
