What’s on in Manchester during May
With two glorious bank holiday weekends and some sunny weather (well, hopefully), you’re going to need to know what’s on in Manchester during May. Run wild in the fresh air at one of Manchester’s many parks or take a look at some more ideas for great local family days out. With a wealth of arts and culture, leisure centres, libraries and lush green space right on our doorsteps, there are many places to explore.
Celebrated by Muslims in Manchester and across the world, the vibrant festival of Eid al-Fitr is due to commence around 23-24 May. And with the May half-term break almost upon us, do cast your eyes over some of our suggestions for half-term things to do in Manchester.
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Events related to this guide
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Manchester Histories Festival 2024
From 6 Jun until Sunday Jun 9 2024
10:00am - 8:00pm -
The Fabric of Protest: Miners’ Strike
City Centre
From 11 May until Saturday May 11 2024
1:00pm - 3:00pm -
Stoller Story Sounds: The Little Green Dragon
City Centre
From 11 May until Saturday May 11 2024
£5.00 per child Performances at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm -
Force of Nature Library Tour at Longsight Library
Longsight Library and Learning Centre
Longsight
From 11 May until Saturday May 11 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pmFree Just drop in! -
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Force of Nature Library Tour at North City Library
Harpurhey
From 4 May until Saturday May 4 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pmFree Just drop in! -
North Manchester Film Festival
From 3 May until Saturday May 4 2024
12:00pm - 10:00pm -
2024 Northern Publishers’ Fair
City Centre
From 27 Apr until Saturday Apr 27 2024
11:00am - 3:30pmFree Book your space! -
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