Next 7 days
- Tomorrow 7:30 PM
The Sunday Boys – Here and Queer
An evening of choral music from The Sunday Boys combined with sounds of the contemporary club scene.
- Thu 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month. Featuring Carl Hutchinson, Jack Gleadow, Al Stevenson and MC Jamie Sutherland.
Coming soon
- Fri 2 Aug 7:00 PM
The Heavy North
Bury's vinyl record store Wax and Beans are bringing The Heavy North to Bury in support of their new album, Fire in the Furnace. They're joined by special guests Holy Coves.
- Mon 5 Aug 10:00 AM
The Met’s Drama Summer School
A fun-filled week of drama, dance, art and fun for children aged 6-10.
Popstar Parties
Come to The Met and be treated like a star! Our popstar parties put you and your friends centre-stage with a VIP-style recording session in our state-of-the-art music studio.
- Sun 1 Sep 7:30 PM
Peatbog Faeries
Scottish trailblazers the Peatbog Faeries create a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves, from jigs and reels through dance music, jazz, African, and more.
- Thu 5 Sep 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month. Featuring Josh Jones, Christian Reilly, Jonny Brook, and MC Harry Stachini.
- Fri 6 Sep 8:00 PM
Get A Round In
Bringing together the best singer-songwriters for a Nashville style writers’ round for this brand-new event at The Met. Expect the very best of Greater Manchester’s acoustic talent.
- Thu 12 Sep 7:30 PM
- Fri 20 Sep 7:30 PM + more times
Paddy McGuinness: Work In Progress Show
Paddy McGuinness is coming to The Met with three intimate work in progress dates ahead of his first major stand up tour in over eight years.
- Fri 13 Sep 7:30 PM
Poppycock + Vee VV
Poppycock's music straddles the gothic, bluesy, and ethereal; Vee VV purvey blistering, white hot, contemporary agit-noise.
- Fri 13 Sep 8:00 PM
The Swing Commanders
An evening of big band hits, western swing, jump and jive.
- Sat 14 Sep 7:30 PM
Flo Perlin
Contemporary folk singer and songwriter Flo Perlin creates beautifully crafted, melodic and poetic songs.
- Sat 14 Sep 7:30 PM
Clare Ferguson-Walker and Robin Ince
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. Ticket holders will be contacted and offered a full refund.
- Thu 19 Sep 7:30 PM
Top Whack PIP
Calvin is over the moon when he's awarded Top Whack P.I.P. (Personal Independence Payment) - but not everyone is as pleased... A new musical comedy by MaD Theatre Company.
- Fri 20 Sep 8:00 PM
Springsteen Acoustic Sessions
Springsteen Acoustic Sessions aims to capture a flavour of the Netflix phenomenon that is known as Springsteen On Broadway.
- Sat 21 Sep 8:00 PM
Edwina Hayes
Edwina Hayes brings together English folk, Americana and the rich northern singer-songwriter tradition to create a sound that’s truly her own. Supported by Tom Johnson.
- Thu 26 Sep 7:30 PM
Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster!
Britain’s most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic (from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights’) comes to The Met with his brand new hilarious one-man stand up show.
- Fri 27 Sep 8:00 PM
The Smiths Ltd
With an authenticity and provenance that’s hard to beat The Smiths Ltd are the ultimate tribute. If you never saw The Smiths then this is your chance to experience the thrill of...
- Sat 28 Sep 7:30 PM
Paul McKenna Band
Fronted by one of Scotland’s most eloquently expressive vocalists and songwriters, the Paul McKenna Band forge a dynamic alloy of Scottish and Irish traditional roots with contemporary acoustic pop.
- Sat 28 Sep 8:00 PM
Pinked Floyd
An evening packed with favourites from the timeless albums Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, The Division Bell (30th anniversary), Wish You Were Here, Animals, and A Momentary Lapse of Reason.
- Thu 3 Oct 7:30 PM
Kate Young String Quintet
Growing up immersed within a folk music background in Edinburgh, Kate Young has emerged as one Scotland’s most innovative composers and musicians.
- Thu 3 Oct 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month. Featuring Carey Marx, Eddy Brimson, Marie Goulbourne and MC Danny Mcloughlin.
- Fri 4 Oct 8:00 PM
The Annie Keating Band
A staple of the Americana scene, Annie Keating sings like a woman who knows that heartache is the price of hope, and she can make us believe it is worth the cost.
- Fri 4 Oct 8:00 PM
Elvis: As It Was
The sensational Tommy Holland and The Rising Sun band perform an incredible night of Elvis’s music all faithfully recreated to bring an authentic feel, look and sound of the period of his...
- Sat 5 Oct 7:30 PM
Emerging Showcase: Sad Sells + Atlas + Celebratory Cake
October's Emerging Showcase features three exciting young bands from Greater Manchester.
- Sat 5 Oct 8:00 PM
Wishbone Ash
The legendary Wishbone Ash perform their biggest-selling album Live Dates 2, along with songs from many of their other, much-loved albums.
- Thu 10 Oct 7:30 PM
Henry Normal and Nigel Planer
Comedians and poets Henry Normal and Nigel Planer join forces. Expect poetry, stories, jokes, Q & A, fun, knitwear and a few surprises.
- Fri 11 Oct 7:30 PM
Judie Tzuke – Jude The Unsinkable
Judie Tzuke is one of the UK's finest singer-songwriters. This intimate evening will see her perform old favourites alongside songs from her new album, Jude The Unsinkable.
- Fri 11 Oct 7:30 PM
Jack Rutter
Yorkshire folk singer Jack Rutter is one of the standout voices of the folk, roots and acoustic music scene.
- Sat 12 Oct 7:30 PM
Gentlemen of Few
Gentlemen of Few make a sound that appeals to people that love the intricacies of folk but also enjoy the energy and passion of rock.
- Sat 12 Oct 8:00 PM
80’s Mania
Europe's premier 1980s tribute concert comes to The Met, featuring twenty-eight chart topping eighties icons recreated live on stage!
- Wed 16 Oct 7:30 PM
- Thu 17 Oct 7:30 PM + more times
Steven P Taylor – Performance Poet
Comic poet Steven P Taylor is back with his latest show, in which he offers his tongue in cheek take on life.
- Wed 16 Oct 8:00 PM
- Thu 17 Oct 8:00 PM + more times
New Dawn Fades: A Play About Joy Division and Manchester
The story of four ordinary lads who, inspired by the punk revolution of 1970s Manchester, came together to form one of the most influential bands of all time, Joy Division.
- Fri 18 Oct 8:00 PM
Sorrel Nation
Kent born songstress Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk rock, with powerful vocals and haunting melodies.
Tales From The Lighthouse
A voyage of music, puppetry and storytelling, as a mysterious stranger helps a lonely lighthouse keeper rediscover the magic, beauty and power of the sea that surrounds his home. Ages 5+
- Sat 19 Oct 8:00 PM
The Stumble
Born out of Glasgow in the 90s, The Stumble are known and revered for their spin on old school Chicago blues, British r&b and soul infused feel-good music.
- Wed 23 Oct 8:00 PM
Chris While and Julie Matthews
One of the finest and most loved duos on the British folk-roots stage, Chris While and Julie Matthews return to The Met in celebration of their thirtieth anniversary.
- Thu 24 Oct 8:00 PM
Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes
Jokes, rants, politics, play and the occasional sing song.
Mr Sleepybum
Mr Sleepybum has stupid and silly dreams at night, and he’s going to reenact them for you in this high-energy, interactive kids' comedy show for the whole family. Ages 3-8 years.
- Fri 25 Oct 8:00 PM
Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage
A touch of ‘americana’, yet quintessentially English, Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage defy all conventions of style, genre and compartmentalisation.
- Sat 26 Oct 7:30 PM
Joshua Burnell
Joshua Burnell makes baroque pop for the modern world. Expect hooky melodies drenched in warm, retro-synth textures, reverbing guitars, lush harmonies and words that make you think.
- Sat 26 Oct 8:00 PM
Hayseed Dixie
Twisted Hillbilly country rockers Hayseed Dixie bring their rootin' tootin' deliverances of rock classics to The Met.
- Thu 31 Oct 7:30 PM
Nanna’s OnlyFans Film
Dolly and Nellie are making a few extra quid with their OnlyFans page. But trouble follows when one of the other residents of their old folks home drops dead during filming...
- Sat 2 Nov 7:30 PM
Jon Palmer Acoustic Band
Jon Palmer Acoustic Band are a high energy six-piece folk-rock band based in West Yorkshire, where they have built a strong reputation as an exciting and energetic live act.
- Sat 2 Nov 8:00 PM
China Crisis – China Greatness Tour
China Crisis return to The Met in support of their latest album release, China Greatness. Supported by KNIGHT$.
- Thu 7 Nov 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month. Featuring Paul Tonkinson, El Baldiniho, Jordan Ducharme and MC Mick Ferry.
- Fri 8 Nov 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM
- Sat 9 Nov 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM + more times
Bury Beer Festival 2024
The Met's annual celebration of food, drink, music and good times returns this November.
Workshops
- Tomorrow 10:00 AM
- Sat 14 Sep 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.
- Wed 10:30 AM
- Wed 7 Aug 10:30 AM + more times
We Make Monsters!
Join illustrator Bob Nutts Jr on a journey of monster design and creation during the summer holidays at the Two Crows Arts Studio. Ages 6+
- Tue 6 Aug 5:30 PM
Sketchbook Meet Up
A monthly get together to be inspired and inspire in a social diverse hub with the chance to draw and create in a unique atmosphere.
- Fri 9 Aug 5:30 PM
Zine Making with Over Here Zine Fest
Learn how to make your own cut and paste one page mini zine in this workshop!
- Tue 13 Aug 10:30 AM
Indoor Garden Art Party
Create a vibrant art garden with the Two Crows at this summer kids workshop. Ages 4+
- Wed 14 Aug 5:30 PM
Cut It Out Collage Club
A relaxed evening of collage, chat, chill and creation at Bury’s new artist studios, led by artist Alison Erika Forde.
- Tue 20 Aug 10:30 AM
Family Lego Printing Workshop
An inventive Lego Printing Workshop hosted by Caroline Coates, creative family fun! Ages 5+
- Fri 23 Aug 6:00 PM
Life Drawing with Two Crows Studios
Develop your drawing skills with our popular chilled life drawing session for all levels to enjoy with a bar. Basic materials are available and ticket price includes cheese and biscuits.
- Mon 9 Sep 11:00 AM
- Mon 23 Sep 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.
- Wed 11 Sep 12:00 PM
- Wed 18 Sep 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.
- Mon 14 Oct 7:00 PM
- Tue 15 Oct 7:00 PM + more times
Met Express
Met Express is The Met’s very own learning disability theatre company.
- Tue 15 Oct 5:00 PM
- Wed 16 Oct 5:00 PM + more times
Bury Youth Theatre
Performance and theatre skills for young people.
Aiming High
Aiming High is The Met’s specialist drama group for learning disabled and autistic young people.
- Sun 27 Oct 2:30 PM
Rockfit Monster Mash!
Grab your Halloween gear, and get ready to join us for the Rockfit Monster Mash! An incredible two hour fitness class, set to a haunting track-list of rock and metal songs.
- Mon 2 Dec 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM + more times
Learn Harmonica (7 October – 2 December)
A course in harmonica playing all levels, led by former British blues harmonica champion Mat Walklate. Sessions 22 April – 24 June 2024.
- Mon 9 Dec 7:00 PM
Metro Jazz (30 September – 9 December)
Metro Jazz is The Met’s own community jazz orchestra led by experienced saxophonist and educator Munch Manship.