Here’s what’s happening in Greater Manchester this week, offering a great blend of music, culture, festivals, and family-friendly experiences:
🎶 Live Music & Concerts
Summer Music Sundays at RHS Garden Bridgewater
From 8 June to 6 July 2025, enjoy live playlists in a beautiful garden setting — perfect for relaxed family or date outings thetimes.co.uk+14visitmanchester.com+14feverup.com+14.
Massive Attack headline show
A standout gig featuring the legendary trip‑hop group. (Date and venue TBC) manchestersfinest.com.
Billy Ocean at O2 Apollo
Relive the 80s with a performance of his greatest hits on Wednesday 4 June 2025 skiddle.com+4manchestersfinest.com+4skiddle.com+4ilovemanchester.com.
🎭 Theatre & Exhibitions
LOWRY 360: Celebrating 25 Years
The Lowry in Salford is marking its 25th anniversary with a brand-new immersive gallery attraction — ongoing skiddle.com+12visitmanchester.com+12ilovemanchester.com+12.
The Addams Family (The Lowry)
Spooky fun begins 12 August 2025, the perfect early‑booking opportunity theguardian.com+12visitmanchester.com+12en.wikipedia.org+12.
Dinners With Strangers at The Lowry
A midweek social dining experience being offered nearly every Wednesday through summer .
Theatre Highlights (June 2025)
“Dear England” at The Lowry (8–29 June) en.wikipedia.org+6manchestertheatres.com+6manchestersfinest.com+6
“Come Fall in Love” (Manchester Opera House, 9–21 June) manchestertheatres.com
Ricky Gervais stand‑up at O2 Apollo (9–10 June) manchestertheatres.com+1manchestersfinest.com+1
🎉 Festivals & Community Events
LOWRY 360 Gallery Experience
Free, immersive exhibit running daily from 8 June until December skiddle.com+11visitmanchester.com+11manchestertheatres.com+11.
Summer Music Sundays
A weekly music series in RHS Garden Bridgewater (8 June – 6 July) visitmanchester.com+1feverup.com+1.
Time Left – Dinners With Strangers
Weekly midweek shared meals • 8 June – 31 December thesun.ie+2visitmanchester.com+2manchestersfinest.com+2.
🌿 Family-Friendly & Outdoor Activities
RHS Garden Bridgewater
In addition to music, the garden offers summer walks and activities onwards from 8 June thetimes.co.uk+3theguardian.com+3theguardian.com+3.
Scientific & Industrial Discoveries
Visit the Science & Industry Museum for interactive exhibits and family workshops theguardian.com+4visitmanchester.com+4thetimes.co.uk+4.
Free Galleries & Cultural Hubs
Explore Manchester Art Gallery, The Whitworth, or enjoy street art in the Northern Quarter — all free thetimes.co.uk+3thetimes.co.uk+3en.wikipedia.org+3.
🏙️ Explore Manchester’s Cultural Scene
Sample vibrant attractions:
John Rylands Library, the restored Victoria Baths, the Alan Turing Memorial in Sackville Gardens, or quirky spots like the Circus Tavern bar tripadvisor.com+2atlasobscura.com+2thetimes.co.uk+2.
Modernist Manchester App
Self-guided walking tours downloadable via the free Modernist Society app showcasing 20th‑century architecture, including CIS Tower and Renold Building thetimes.co.uk+7theguardian.com+7skiddle.com+7.
✅ Quick Weekly Highlights
| Date | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 2 Jun | National Rotisserie Chicken Day @ Trading Route | 50% off rotisserie chicken bookings ilovemanchester.com+3manchestersfinest.com+3manchestertheatres.com+3 |
| Wed 4 Jun | Billy Ocean at O2 Apollo | Classic ’80s hits |
| Ongoing | Summer Music Sundays & Lowry 360, dinners with strangers | ID’s above |
🌟 Why Go This Week
Music Lovers – from world‑class live acts to garden‑side concert series.
Art & Culture Fans – immersive galleries and celebrated theatrical productions.
Families & Foodies – half‑price chicken deals and educational museum visits.
Urban Explorers – free walking tours and hidden historical gems.
Let the vibrant energy of Greater Manchester guide your week — whether you’re into music, art, food, or hidden architectural marvels. And if you need someone to join or keep you company then you can always call Playmates escort agency who have some of the finest escorts Manchester houses.
