Next 7 days
- Tomorrow 7:30 PM
BBS On Tour
Bury Blind Society present a night filled with music, fun, and entertainment for a cause that truly matters.
- Tomorrow 8:00 PM
The Bon Jovi Experience
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. Ticket holders will be contacted and offered a full refund.
- Thu 7:30 PM
LipService presents Funny Stuff
Funny Stuff is Sue Ryding's humorous and creative response to grief following the death of her comedy partner Maggie Fox, a look at the “stuff” we hoard and hate to let go.
Coming soon
- Fri 14 Feb 8:00 PM
- Sat 15 Feb 8:00 PM + more times
IQ
One of the world’s leading progressive rock bands, IQ are known for their passionate music and dramatic live shows.
- Fri 14 Feb 8:00 PM
Get A Round In for Valentines
Three artists share the stage to showcase their songwriting talent and tell the stories behind their music. Featuring Hannah Ashcroft, Stevie Williams, and Ben P Williams.
- Sat 15 Feb 7:00 PM
Rachel Newton
Singer, harpist, and composer Rachel Newton draws on ancient poems and ballads to create a unique, original and ambitious sound. Her latest album To The Awe celebrates the power of women.
Cinderella Ice Cream Seller
Come and enjoy a delicious ice cold retelling of a fairytale classic featuring storytelling, stunning live music, and theatrical magic that will capture your heart and tickle your taste buds. Ages 5+.
- Thu 20 Feb 6:15 PM
- Thu 27 Mar 6:15 PM + more times
Family Stories and Dragons: A Fantasy Role-Playing Game for all the Family!
Join the League of Curiosity for Family Stories and Dragons, a unique experience where families come together within our Storytelling Hub to explore a world of fantasy and adventure.
- Fri 21 Feb 9:30 AM
February Half Term Drama Day
Unleash your child’s creativity with The Met this half-term!
- Thu 27 Feb 6:00 PM
Bury Music: Battle of the Bands
Bury Music return to The Met! Witness the best local up and coming bands as they battle to represent Bury in the Greater Manchester Music Hub Battle of the Bands.
- Thu 27 Feb 8:00 PM
LOUD Cabaret
An LGBTQ+ cabaret night hosted at The Met. Featuring Shanika Sunrise, Sam Buttery, and Ciara Tansey.
- Fri 28 Feb 7:00 PM
- Fri 28 Mar 7:00 PM + more times
The Secret Storytelling Club
The Secret Storytelling Club invites you to an unforgettable evening of captivating tales, spine tingling songs, and thought-provoking conversations.
- Sat 1 Mar 7:30 PM
Markus Birdman: We Are All In The Gutter, But Some Of Us Are Looking At The Gutter
A candid and hilarious new stand-up hour from Markus Birdman, as seen on Britain’s Got Talent. Plus support Malinda Mukuma.
- Wed 5 Mar 8:00 PM
Diane’s Deli: A Tale from Paradise Heights
When a woman turns up at a café late one night, events are set in motion that will have devastating effects... Joe O’Byrne returns with his next tale from Paradise Heights.
- Thu 6 Mar 7:30 PM
The Irish House Party
Incredibly talented musicians and dancers bring you the sound and fun of Ireland in an intimate and homely setting.
- Thu 6 Mar 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month. Featuring Stephen Bailey, Faizan Shah, Alex Mitchell, and MC Martin Mor.
- Fri 7 Mar 7:30 PM
Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders
Sweet soulful music from a remarkable band with a remarkable front man.
- Sat 8 Mar 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 7:30 PM + more times
Celebrate International Women’s Day at The Met!
Featuring creative workshops, health and wellbeing support and a fantastic party in the evening featuring performances from local musicians, poets and storytellers.
- Thu 13 Mar 7:30 PM
Chris Difford
This event will not take place on this date, and is likely to be rescheduled. Ticket holders will be contacted regarding the new date as soon as it is confirmed.
- Sat 15 Mar 8:00 PM
The Breath
Raw, gorgeous, acoustic-minded music. Songs that tell stories in ways that soothe, stir, exalt, and touch emotional chords that will bring tears of lamenting joy, to your eyes.
- Wed 19 Mar 7:00 PM
Metro Jazz Presents: Swing into Spring!
Our one and only, long time running community Jazz Orchestra, Metro Jazz, are back to bring in the spring season with a collection of Jazz that will make flowers bloom!
- Wed 19 Mar 7:30 PM
- Thu 20 Mar 7:30 PM + more times
Grease
We’re delighted to announce that PADOS Youth Group’s 2025 Production will be everyone’s favourite family-friendly musical Grease.
- Thu 20 Mar 7:30 PM
Kevin Montgomery with Jude Johnstone
Nashville singer-songwriter Kevin Montgomery returns to The Met for an evening of his brand of laid-back, California country rock. Support Jude Johnstone.
- Fri 21 Mar 8:00 PM
Get A Round In
Three artists share the stage to showcase their songwriting talent and tell the stories behind their music. Featuring Katy Hurt, Harry Lines, and Ben P Williams.
- Thu 27 Mar 7:30 PM
Chesney Hawkes – Live in ’25
Chesney Hawkes was one of the UK’s biggest pop stars of the ’90s. Now he's back with new single Get A Hold Of Yourself.
- Fri 28 Mar 8:00 PM
Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show
This hugely successful and unique tribute to AC/DC returns to The Met to play all the classics including Back in Black, Rosie, and Highway to Hell.
- Sat 29 Mar 8:00 PM
Ultimate Coldplay
The world’s most accurate Coldplay tribute. Expect all the biggest hits including Paradise, Fix You, Viva la Vida, My Universe and Yellow.
- Wed 2 Apr 7:00 PM
Lottery Winners
Bury's vinyl record shop Wax and Beans are bringing The Lottery Winners to The Met to celebrate the release of their new album KOKO.
- Thu 3 Apr 7:30 PM
The Manfreds
Nearly sixty years on from their 1960s heyday, The Manfreds return to perform their hits with original front man Paul Jones.
- Thu 3 Apr 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month. Featuring Phil Nichol, Julian Deane, Alexis Roy, and MC Barry Dodds.
- Fri 4 Apr 8:00 PM
Moving Pictures – A tribute to Rush
2025 is the tenth anniversary of Rush's last ever tour when they played a retrospective covering their entire back catalogue. Moving Pictures bring that same retrospective to The Met.
- Sat 5 Apr 7:30 PM
Rachel Fairburn: Side Eye
Star of Live at the Apollo and co-host of All Killa No Filla, Rachel Fairburn is a renowned stand up and “rock’n’roll star of British Comedy” (Rolling Stone).
- Sat 5 Apr 8:00 PM
The Lancashire Hotpots: Too Much Too Old Tour
The ultimate party starters The Lancashire Hotpots are back with a bang to give you more madcap musical mayhem!
- Sun 6 Apr 4:00 PM
Heidi Talbot
Heidi Talbot is at home in both Irish traditional and roots music. She visits with new album Sing It For A Lifetime, her most raw and open-hearted work to date.
- Thu 10 Apr 7:30 PM
Alas! Poor Yorick
If the Two Ronnies were cast as the Gravediggers in Shakespeare’s Hamlet re-written by Samuel Beckett you might have something like Ridiculusmus's “Alas! Poor Yorick”.
- Fri 11 Apr 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM + more times
Teach Rex Live
This unique interactive show teaches children about the most mesmerising creatures that have ever roamed our planet – dinosaurs! Ages 3+.
- Fri 11 Apr 8:00 PM
Mark Radcliffe and David Boardman
BBC Radio’s Mark Radcliffe and guitarist David Boardman are singing, songwriting, strumming, and swigging buddies from the badlands of the Cheshire Plain.
- Sat 12 Apr 7:30 PM
Celebratory Cake
Bury rock duo Celebratory Cake are known for their witty song lyrics and fun guitar riffs. Their first album Grow Up will be officially unveiled at this concert at The Met.
- Sat 12 Apr 8:00 PM
Earl Thomas and The Gospel Ambassadors
Earl Thomas is known for his soul-stirring blend of gospel and blues. Joined by trio Sister Leola and The Gospel Ambassadors, this will be an electrifying evening of African American music.
- Sat 19 Apr 8:00 PM
Pink Floydian
One of the finest and most authentic Pink Floyd tributes in the UK.
- Sun 20 Apr 7:30 PM
Gigspanner Big Band
Gigspanner Big Band are Steeleye Span's Peter Knight, percussionist Sacha Trochet, guitarist Roger Flack, folk award winners Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin, and Bellowhead's John Spiers. They return with new album Turnstone.
- Wed 23 Apr 8:00 PM
Strawberry Jack: A Tale from Paradise Heights
Christmas is a time for angels and miracles. Strawberry Jack may have found his angel. Now all he needs is a miracle… Joe O’Byrne returns with a Christmas tale from Paradise Heights.
- Wed 23 Apr 8:00 PM
Tara MacLean
Experience a transformative musical journey with Tara MacLean, the internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter who turns life's most challenging moments into soul-stirring performances.
- Thu 24 Apr 8:00 PM
Roddy Woomble
With his enigmatic and poetic lyrics, warm baritone voice and consummate gift for a tune, Roddy Woomble is widely considered to be among Scotland's best contemporary songwriters.
- Thu 1 May 8:00 PM
O’Hooley and Tidow
Acclaimed Yorkshire folk duo Belinda O'Hooley and Heidi Tidow bring their moving and melodic new album Cloudheads to The Met. ”Defiant, robust, northern, poetical, political folk music...” The Independent
- Thu 1 May 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month. Featuring Matt Price, Mad Ron, Tasha Cluskey, and MC Gareth Mutch.
- Fri 2 May 8:00 PM
Daphne’s Flight
Daphne's Flight features Chris While, Julie Matthews, Helen Watson, Melanie Harrold, and Miranda Sykes – five of the finest singer-songwriters of their generation.
- Sat 3 May 8:00 PM
BURN – a tribute to Deep Purple
Featuring over two hours of hi-octane Deep Purple classics from all eras.
Workshops
- Tomorrow 9:30 AM
- Sat 15 Feb 9:30 AM + more times
Aiming High
Aiming High is The Met’s specialist drama group for learning disabled and autistic young people.
- Mon 5:45 PM
- Mon 24 Feb 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.
- Mon 6:30 PM
- Mon 24 Feb 6:30 PM + more times
Metro Jazz (spring term 6 Jan-17 Mar 2025)
Metro Jazz is The Met’s own community jazz orchestra led by experienced saxophonist and educator Munch Manship.
- Mon 7:00 PM
- Tue 7:00 PM + more times
Met Express
Met Express is The Met’s very own learning disability theatre company.
- Tue 5:00 PM
- Wed 5:00 PM + more times
Bury Youth Theatre
Performance and theatre skills for young people.
- Wed 12:00 PM
- Wed 26 Feb 12:00 PM + more times
Home Educated Drama Workshop
A brand new weekly drama class specially created for children and young people who are home educated.
- Wed 1:30 PM
- Wed 26 Feb 1:30 PM + more times
Movers and Shakers
A fun movement-led workshop for children aged 1-5 and their grown-ups.
- Wed 5:30 PM
- Wed 26 Feb 5:30 PM + more times
The League Youth Programme
Specifically tailored for young people aged 10-16 years of age, the program is dedicated to empowering young voices by providing a nurturing and creative learning environment.
- Sat 15 Feb 10:30 AM
- Sat 22 Feb 10:30 AM + more times
‘Spirit’: Networking and Training for Bury-based Artists and Creatives
A series of networking and training events for artists and creatives living and/ or working in Bury and the surrounding areas.
- Tue 18 Feb 10:30 AM
Big Scrap Heads (On Sticks)
Come to the new look Two Crows and make Big Scrap Heads (On Sticks). Ages 4+
- Mon 24 Feb 11:00 AM
- Mon 10 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.
- Mon 24 Feb 5:30 PM
- Mon 3 Mar 5:30 PM + more times
The School of Curiosity
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!
- Mon 6:00 PM
- Mon 24 Feb 6:00 PM + more times
Learn Harmonica (spring term 13 Jan-10 Mar 2025)
A course in harmonica playing all levels, led by former British blues harmonica champion Mat Walklate.
- Mon 24 Feb 6:00 PM
- Mon 3 Mar 6:00 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.
- Tue 25 Feb 10:30 AM
Tuesday Meet Up
A monthly get together for all amateur, professional and just want to give it a goes to inspire each other, using sketchbooks as the ideal starting point but not essential.
- Sat 1 Mar 10:15 AM
RockFit with Allie Aggression Session
Get ready for the ultimate 90-minute stress busting aggression session that’s going to push you to your limits!