Unmissable Moments in Manchester

Discover Manchester, a city bursting with culture, music, sport, and unmissable experiences, all guaranteed to make your next city break truly unforgettable.

Dive into Manchester’s music scene. See chart-topping artists at Co-op Live or the AO Arena or enjoy grassroots gigs at Blues Kitchen or Band on the Wall. Feel the thrill of live sport and go behind the scenes of Manchester’s iconic football teams with a stadium tour. Experience a taste sensation with unique dining experiences, food and drink tours, and restaurants offering flavours from around the world. Discover Manchester’s starring role in film and TV productions, from major blockbusters to British dramas, and be entertained by world-class performances at Lowry or award-winning shows at the Palace Theatre.

Start planning your visit today and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Coming up in 2025

With an exciting line-up of special events and cultural experiences, new restaurant openings, and hidden gems to explore, now is the perfect time to visit Manchester.

The city is known for live music and entertainment and there are some top shows coming up in 2025.



Visit the city and experience live performances from some of the biggest names around at the AO Arena or Co-op Live, or discover upcoming bands and underground artists at venues like YES or Night and Day.

Indulge in flavour with Manchester’s thriving food and drink scene. Dine in style at Manchester’s latest Michelin Star restaurant, Skof, and try Tom Barnes’ delicious tasting menu focusing on skill, quality ingredients and simplicity. The scene continues to grow, with the city soon welcoming its largest restaurant, Chotto Matte, showcasing the best of authentic and innovative Japanese-Peruvian cuisine.

Be inspired by culture with new exhibitions at museums and galleries across the city. Don’t miss JMW Turner: In Light and Shade at the Whitworth, which offers the chance to explore the work and technique of legendary British landscape artist JMW Turner and presents a rare opportunity to see the Liber Studiorum in its entirety for the first time in over 100 years.



Step into scenes from the silver screen and explore the city with a new film and TV map of Greater Manchester. It’s the ideal guide through the city-region’s iconic filming locations, showcasing Greater Manchester’s starring role in blockbuster films like Captain America: The First Avenger and Darkest Hour to acclaimed TV series such as Peaky Blinders, The Crown, and the world’s longest-running soap opera, Coronation Street.

Manchester offers plenty of fun and entertainment for all the family. Get ready for an epic adventure of super-sized science and brilliant biology with Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You at Science and Industry Museum. Go ‘wild’ and immerse yourself in the natural world exploring biodiversity, nature and more at Manchester Museum’s Wild exhibition.

Where to stay

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and flexibility in the heart of Manchester with a choice of hotels and serviced apartments. Whether you're looking for a luxury stay or a family getaway, bed and breakfast or a home away from home, there’s something for all tastes and budgets.

Ideas and Inspiration

For more great ideas for things to see and do in Manchester head to: Unmissable Manchester

Trains to Manchester

TransPennine Express has regular services into Manchester from places across the north of England and Scotland including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle and the Lake District. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride whilst our trains deliver you into the heart of Manchester. Use the time to plan your visit and enjoy our onboard food and drink offer. For something extra special try out our First Class service.

Fares to Manchester departing
Glasgow from £20.30*
Edinburgh from £24.90*
Newcastle from £24.40*
Oxenholme from £10.80*