What’s on at The Met?
Take a look below for the theatrical, musical, and exciting events happening this week!
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- Tomorrow 7:30 PM
Dave Spikey – Life in a Northern Town
Laugh along as Dave Spikey tells how he traded his lab coat for a microphone, recounting his journey from a Bolton childhood to the world of stand-up comedy.
Literature
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- Sat 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM
- Sun 1:30 PM + more times
The Mini Met: Poetry by Paul Jenkins
Poet Paul Jenkins brings his words of rhythm and rhyme to share with all. A FREE event in Bury's Mill Gate Shopping Centre as part of the Mini Met project.
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- Sun 11:00 AM
The Mini Met: Playwriting from local queer voices workshop with Ellie Harrington
Connect to Manchester’s LGBTQ+ history with Bury-based scriptwriter and director Ellie Harrington. A FREE playwriting workshop in Bury's Mill Gate Shopping Centre as part of the Mini Met project.
Family
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- Today 2:00 PM
The Tale of Nobody Nose…
Come with us on a fantastical, wintery journey, led by three clowns who travel wherever their magical, map-of-dreams leads them! Ages 5+
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- Tomorrow 10:00 AM
February Half Term Drama Day
Children aged 6-10 can step into the magical world of Panto with The Met this half-term!
Festivals
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- Sat 12:00 PM
- Sun 11:00 AM + more times
The Mini Met: Exhibitions
An exhibition including pieces from Eloise Hardy, Murron Fraser and Paul Jenkins. Part of the Mini Met project.
Film
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- Today 7:00 PM
Kendal Mountain Tour 2026
A night of awe-inspiring adventure films and speakers. Mitch Hutchcraft shares his adventure from the English Channel to Everest, hear from local group Breeze Bury, and see Kendal Mountain Festival's favourite films.
Music
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- Fri 8:00 PM
Errol Linton and his band
Join Errol Linton, the "tremendous King of the UK Blues", and his sensational band for a night of world-class, critically-acclaimed British blues.
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- Sat 8:00 PM
Spiers & Boden
Folk masters Spiers & Boden are celebrating a quarter of a century of spellbinding music, bringing their acclaimed, high-energy sound to the stage following the release of their joyous album, Fallow Ground.
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The Mini Met: Prestwich Community Choir
Join Prestwich Community Choir for two uplifting sets of feel good music. A FREE concert in Bury's Mill Gate Shopping Centre as part of the Mini Met project.
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- Sun 3:00 PM
- Sat 28 Feb 1:30 PM + more times
The Mini Met: Danni B
Danni B is a singer-songwriter and versatile vocalist. A FREE concert in Bury's Mill Gate Shopping Centre as part of the Mini Met project.
Workshops & Courses
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- Mon 11:00 AM
- Mon 9 Mar 11:00 AM + more times
Meet Me at The Met
Meet Me at The Met is a social arts group for over 50s. Join us at The Met for a fun, relaxed and social time with friends old and new.
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- Mon 4:45 PM
- Mon 2 Mar 4:45 PM + more times
Leaps and Bounds
Incorporating different dance styles for children aged 5–10, Leaps and Bounds is for young people of all abilities.
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- Mon 5:00 PM
- Mon 2 Mar 5:00 PM + more times
The School of Curiosity (Spring term 12 Jan – 30 Mar 2026)
Is your child aged 10-14 and bursting with creativity? Do they love reading and telling stories? Do they have a passion for the world of imagination? Then look no further!
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- Mon 6:00 PM
- Mon 2 Mar 6:00 PM + more times
Learn Harmonica (spring term 12 January – 9 March 2026)
A course in harmonica playing all levels, led by former British blues harmonica champion Mat Walklate.
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- Mon 6:30 PM
- Mon 2 Mar 6:30 PM + more times
Bury Youth Dance
Join us in Bury Youth Dance to develop skills, create new work, perform at a range of platforms and make connections to build career paths in dance.
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- Mon 6:30 PM
- Mon 2 Mar 6:30 PM + more times
Metro Jazz (spring term 19 January – 30 March 2026)
Metro Jazz is our community jazz orchestra, led by saxophonist and educator Munch Manship. Whether you're a seasoned player or a curious beginner, you're welcome to come and join.
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- Mon 7:00 PM
- Tue 7:00 PM + more times
Met Express
Met Express is The Met’s very own learning disability theatre company.
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- Tue 5:00 PM
- Tue 3 Mar 5:00 PM + more times
Bury Youth Theatre Juniors
Bury Youth Theatre Juniors is a place where 5-11 years old you can be themselves, be creative and find new talents with like-minded friends.
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- Tue 5:00 PM
- Wed 4 Mar 5:00 PM + more times
Curiosity Club (Spring term 14 Jan – 1 Apr 2026)
Looking for a creative social club for young people aged 14-16? Then look no further! Curiosity Club offers weekly, youth centred workshops where creativity and community come together.
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- Wed 25 Feb 12:00 PM
- Wed 4 Mar 12:00 PM + more times
Home Educated Drama Workshop
A weekly drama class specially created for children and young people who are home educated.
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- Wed 25 Feb 1:30 PM
- Wed 4 Mar 1:30 PM + more times
Movers and Shakers
A fun movement-led workshop for children aged 1-5 and their grown-ups.
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- Wed 25 Feb 5:00 PM
- Wed 4 Mar 5:00 PM + more times
Bury Youth Theatre Seniors
Bury Youth Theatre Seniors is a place where 11-18 years old you can be themselves, be creative and find new talents with like-minded friends.