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- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.
16:30-18:30 at Vue Manchester Printworks
- Verity
Lowen Ashleigh gets hired by Jeremy Crawford to ghostwrite novels for his bestselling author wife Verity, who's unable to finish after an accident. Lowen uncovers Verity's disturbing truths while residing at the Crawfords' home to work.
17:15-19:15 at Everyman Manchester St. John's
- Adult beginner swimming lessons
Our adult swimming lessons cater for all abilities. From complete beginners, all the way to people who are confident in the water but want to improve their stroke technique, stamina and overall ability.
18:30-19:00 at Wythenshawe Forum Leisure Centre
- Manchester Halloween Burlesque Series
Let's get spooky in this thrilling series of Burlesque Classes with bewitching vamp, Lady Wildflower! In each class you will learn a different spine-tingling Halloween themed choreography, covering a different genre of music/Burlesque, and using different props/costumes.
18:40-20:40 at Gffdamian Dance Studio
- One Pound Comedy: Wednesday Creatures Comedy Club
Join us for One Pound Comedy - a night of local comedians trying out new material, telling funny stories, riffing on relevant topics, and throwing out off-the-cuff jokes.
19:00-21:00 at Creature Comedy Club
- The Haunting of Hill House
Don’t miss this chilling theatrical adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s “near perfect” (Stephen King) classic ghost story.
19:30-21:30 at Palace Theatre
- The Mousetrap
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is the genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time… case closed!
19:30-21:30 at Opera House
- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.
20:00-22:00 at Everyman Manchester St. John's
- Centrepiece with Helen Graham
Join us for an intimate evening of conversation, food and storytelling from acclaimed Chef, Writer and Restaurateur Helen Graham. Although not a vegetarian, Helen has made it her mission to champion vegetables, proving that they can be the main event of any and every meal.
Check official times at Manchester Jewish Museum
- Dracula - 4K Restoration + Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (18) + intro
A double-bill of the Prince of Darkness! Hammer Films' Dracula series is one of the cornerstones of horror cinema.
Check official times at HOME
- Magic Makers
Join us at Chetham’s Library’s Mystical Magic School! Double, double toil and trouble. Fire burn and cauldron bubble! We call upon all young witches and wizards to meet our potion master, spellcaster, wandmaker and more, and spend the day learning about all things magic!
Check official times at Chetham's Library
- Match Day Mix-Up with Lioness Jill Scott!!
Join us at for a FREE afternoon of football-themed family fun this half term! We've partnered with British Gas and Barclays Women's Super League for an afternoon of free activities.
Check official times at Manchester Central Library
- Museum After Hours
Don't miss a unique evening of cosmic games, stellar performances and spooky surprises this Halloween. Explore the museum after hours at this adult-only event. Experience out-of-this-world performances from Manchester drag royalty, Anna Phylactic.
Check official times at Science and Industry Museum
- Project Halloween
This isn’t just a Halloween party-it’s a full-blown NIGHTMARE at DEPOT MAYFIELD. For the first time ever, thousands of will descend into the rave of horror.
Check official times at Depot Mayfield
- Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.5
Audiences are invited to immerse themselves in an evening of expressive and deeply emotional music, led by Kahchun Wong and the Hallé.
Check official times at The Bridgewater Hall
- Toddler Takeover!
Join us for Toddler Takeover, a fun and welcoming session for children aged 0-4 years and their grown-ups. Little ones are invited to discover the Synagogue through sensory play and stories in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Check official times at Manchester Jewish Museum
- Beginner swimming lessons
Learning to swim is a key life skill for any child. Swimming lessons teach independence, allows them to get active while enjoying themselves, gives them the ability to get themselves out of potentially life-threatening situations and enables them to enjoy trips to the seaside and...
15:45-16:15 at Wythenshawe Forum Leisure Centre
- AFFLECKS AFTER DARK: GHOST TOUR
Dare to explore Afflecks after dark? Back by popular demand, The Ghost Tours are returning this Halloween, giving you the chance to uncover the darker side of Afflecks' history, from spooky stories to reported ghost sigh
Check official times at Afflecks