Suggestions for Arts and Entertainment near Manchester

Alice • December 19, 2014Great shows, friendly, helpful staff, great atmosphere and beautiful architecture

Joe C. • October 20, 2019A lovely museum in the middle of the city. Free entry. Wonderful gift shop!

Natalie K. • August 1, 2015They do Outstanding lager here, which is vegan beer!

Rachel C. • April 16, 2017Tour is well worth it. The tour guides of the grounds are always friendly and fun. Each time been I've learnt something new about the club and ground. Great for family and it's wheelchair friendly

Judy A. • January 15, 2017Gorgeous. Really big theatre and a choice between, standard, luxury and sofa seating. Reasonable pricing, and amazing atmosphere. Recommend booking by phone to avoid queues and possible disappointment

Walid O. E. • November 22, 2011It's awesome! Staff are very helpful and passionate about what they do. Must see in MCR.

Behrouz J. • May 5, 2022Great atmosphere. Doesn't have a parking lot, but there's one next door!Loved it.

Janet H. • June 16, 2017Great venue. Comfortable seats, nice atmosphere.

Max H. • September 22, 2012One of the hidden gems in Manchester. Great for all ages - young and old. Very welcoming staff. Free entry. Worth leaving a donation.

Mark S. • June 8, 2017Great music venue, intimate and fantastic sounds and views. Very, very warm!!! But an excellent place to see gigs

Dev L. • January 3, 2015A great little venue, and as another tip mentioned, they do some great workshops for kids of all ages. Music for babies with Shake, Rattle and Roll was excellent.

Dev L. • January 3, 2015Pizzas are great here. I love that we have a decent full-time jazz club in Manchester. Great feel to the place, and often great music.

R • February 18, 2018Just remind me of the old good days 90s (💎TV show)✔️. The Crystal Maze is definitely amazing and worth visiting 😉

Colette B. • August 5, 2010Fantastic cafe. Lovely setting for a tasty lunch. Highly recommended :-)

Bora D. • May 16, 2015Went to a rock opera and it was very good. Nice acoustic and vintage decoration

Sophia D. • January 24, 2011Love to go in here after browsing, chilled out atmosphere in the day nothing can beat it, especially with all the flyers etc to read and a nice hot chocolate,they make the best!!

Henrique B. • October 4, 2015Join one of the free tours, it's great. Our guide was very helpful and made our museum experiency incredible.

Tony T. • September 1, 2011So many great gigs get hear early and have a beer

Nm • April 19, 2020Each team will be given 60 minutes to escape the room .. Fun, entertaining & joyful experience !! Friendly & Supportive Staff ..

Erin A. • February 17, 2017Superb afternoon racing around the track with work colleagues.definitely recommend for a works do.

Thomas M. • November 27, 2013Afternoon sessions on Sundays, are quite busy, Early sessions are quieter!

Linsey H. • September 20, 2011This is an amazing interactive museum that stimulates all the senses. The cafe is amazing. It’s an especially good choice for a rainy day.

Phat B. • October 8, 2014This is where they put the smaller bands on. Can be wonderfully intimate - probably my favorite Academy venue. Red Stripe in cans a bonus

Cathy • July 23, 2010Go to the Plaza Café Lounge - an authentic 1930s tea room. I loved the speciality smoked salmon sandwich on multi grain Italian pave, sultana scone with strawberry jam & clotted cream and Assam tea.

Jonathan Y. • May 8, 2013Check out online or ask to see if they have any discounts. Our show didn't but I've seen previous offers such as 2 for 1 with an Ikea family card

Tor-Emil • April 8, 2023Great service. Showed up without a reservation. They fixed a table for me anyway, even though it was already crowded. Brought a great ribeye steak, and good beers from tap. Recommended.

Simon W. • November 22, 2013The most eclectic live programme in Manchester by a long, long way.

Mark G. • June 15, 2013Henning Wehn is absolutely hilarious!