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Category: What’s On

Cadishead Banksy? Stunning Bob’s Butcher Shop artwork gives area a lift

The latest in a series of brand new artworks has been unveiled in Cadishead to bring local history to life. It’s in memory of local butcher Robert...

Easter Eggstravaganza in March

From Easter egg hunting and quacktastic duck racing to spooky ghost nights at Ordsall Hall and family shows at The Lowry, Salford has plenty to offer this month as...

5* Review: The Classic Rock Show – The Lowry, Salford Quays

The Lowry Theatre was rocking as a bunch of very talented musicians performed the 20 greatest guitar riffs of all time (part two) to a very appreciative crowd. Now in...

The woman who took on the slum landlords

Marking International Women’s Day The Working Class Movement Library will celebrate International Women’s Day on Saturday 5 March at 2pm with a talk by historian...

Saturday: 117th ‘birthday’ Open Day for Eccles Crown Theatre

The public are being invited to a special Open Day this weekend to celebrate 117 years to the day since the opening of the grand Eccles Crown Theatre. Balloons and...

4* Review: Goodnight Mister Tom – Manchester Opera House

Olivier award-winning Chichester Festival Theatre production Goodnight Mister Tom opened at Manchester’s Opera House for what was a beautifully told story from...

Heart and Sold at Salford Museum and Art Gallery

After a touring exhibition of Manchester, London and New York, Heart and Sold comes to Salford. Heart and Sold is a unique visual arts exhibition that will touch your...

5*/3* Review: Comedy Club 4 Kids – The Lowry, Salford Quays

Never having been to this kind of thing before, my nine-year-old son went in with an open mind.  I knew it would be a challenge to entertain a room full of children and...

A Salford WW1 conscientious objector’s story is brought to life

A specially-written ‘Living History’ performance, No Power on Earth, will accompany the Working Class Movement Library exhibition To End All Wars thanks to...

Salford Libraries children’s book award

Hundreds of young people from schools across Salford will decide the winner of the prestigious Salford Libraries Children’s Book Award in March. The prize is part of...