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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.
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.
See the biggest stars at the best venues around, including Cyndi Lauper or Sabrina Carpenter at Co-op Live, or Peter Kay at the AO Arena.
Indulge in flavour with Manchester’s thriving food and drink scene. Enjoy a culinary adventure with Where the Light Gets In’s A PLAY IN THE CITY, a fusion of food, art, and storytelling taking place until the end of March, or try the delicious tasting menu at Skof, Tom Barnes’ first solo restaurant in Manchester, which focuses on skill, quality ingredients and simplicity.
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 is the ideal destination this February half term. The city will be transformed into a family-friendly playground with the first Super Duper Family Festival. Plus, enjoy a mind-bending sensory experience at the Museum of Illusions, and get ready for an epic adventure of super-sized science and brilliant biology with Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You at the Science and Industry Museum.
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.
For more great ideas for things to see and do in Manchester head to: Unmissable 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 ÂŁ19:10*
Edinburgh from ÂŁ23.40*
Newcastle from ÂŁ23.40*
Oxenholme from ÂŁ10.20*
Go behind the screens of famous TV shows and films that were filmed in Manchester
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