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Kats Dance Academy presents SHOWTIME

A dancing show arranged by Kats Dance Academy based in Heywood.

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The Secret Storytelling Club

The Secret Storytelling Club invites you to an unforgettable evening of captivating tales, spine tingling songs, and thought-provoking conversations.

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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.

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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.

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PADOS Youth Theatre Group: 2025 Musical

PADOS Youth Theatre Group are proud to present a classic family-friendly musical that will have you rocking and rolling on the edge of your seats.

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Barbara

A warm and affectionate show featuring plenty of laughs, Barbara sensitively explores dementia, revealing what it means to care for someone you love when they lose their way.

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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”.

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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.

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Little Shop of Horrors

Packed with unforgettable songs, larger-than-life characters, and a dose of dark humour, this beloved musical is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.

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The Met’s Comedian of the Year Competition 2025

Presented by First Thursday Comedy. Six up-and-coming comedians perform and compete for a £600 prize, and the prestigious title of The Met’s Comedian of the Year. Compere Mick Ferry.

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First Thursday Comedy

Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month. Featuring Funmbi Omotayo, Kate Lucas, Ben Robinson, and MC Alex Boardman.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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  • Sat 5 Apr 2025 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!

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  • Fri 27 Jun 2025 8:00 PM

Justin Moorhouse: The Greatest Performance of My Life

This performance is more than just a series of jokes; it's a heartfelt journey through the joys, sorrows, and hilarity of life, delivered with Justin's characteristic charisma and warmth.

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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!

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  • Thu 23 Jan 2025 6:15 PM
  • Thu 20 Feb 2025 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.

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Crafty Fools: Adventures in Science

Aided by his cartoon companion Crowbert and a collection of curious contraptions, the incredible Mr West demonstrates the fundamental principles of scientific enquiry.

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Sandscape

Sandscape is a beautiful, engaging, rhythmic and musical play without words for children aged 2-7 that explores the texture, weight, and breath of sand.

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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+.

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Teach Rex Live

This unique interactive show teaches children about the most mesmerising creatures that have ever roamed our planet – dinosaurs! Ages 3+.

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The Pied Piper of Hamelin

When the town of Hamelin is overrun by pesky rats, a mysterious piper arrives, promising to rid the populace of their furry foes... A captivating new pantomime for Christmas 2025.

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Them Heavy People – Kate Bush Tribute Band

If you love Kate Bush and her music then you won’t want to miss this fantastic tribute show.

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Be Right Back

Be Right Back is a contemporary jazz quintet, home-grown right here in north Manchester. Expect beautiful melodies, thoughtful improvisation, and a unique fusion of global influences. In aid of Cancer Research UK.

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The Blockheads

Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, legendary outfit The Blockheads have grown in stature from 1977, right up to the present day.

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Martyn Joseph

Intelligent and enlightened songs from a mesmerizing live performer who has been compared to Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews.

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  • Sat 18 Jan 2025 8:00 PM

Jean Genie – The best of David Bowie

Jean Genie performs all of David Bowie's greatest hits.

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Genesis Songbook – Acoustic

This acoustic show from Genesis Songbook takes you through Genesis' hits and rarely heard album tunes, including some tracks they themselves never played live.

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Keith James – The Songs of Nick Drake

Keith James brings the music of Nick Drake to the stage in this special concert.

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Limehouse Lizzy

Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive.

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Jan Akkerman

Legendary guitarist Jan Akkerman comes to The Met to play music from his long career, including his favourite Focus tunes and more recent compositions.

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BBS On Tour

Bury Blind Society present a night filled with music, fun, and entertainment for a cause that truly matters.

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The Bon Jovi Experience

The world's first and unquestionably finest tribute to the great Bon Jovi

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  • Fri 14 Feb 2025 8:00 PM
  • Sat 15 Feb 2025 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.

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Get A Round In for Valentines

Four artists share the stage to showcase their songwriting talent and tell the stories behind their music.

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Rachel Newton

Rachel Newton draws on poems and ballads that are hundreds of years old, working them into her contemporary style to create a rich sound that is ambitious, original and unique.

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Noasis

The definitive tribute to Manchester's super group Oasis. With obsessive attention to detail they recreate the real Oasis experience playing all the classic songs as if they were their own.

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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.

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The Nashville Nights Tour

Get ready to be transported to the heart of Music City as Kaitlyn Baker, Joe Lasher and their band take you on a musical journey through country music history.

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Ranagri

Ranagri are an award winning folk band from Ireland and England. They create a sound that is both mesmerising and unforgettable.

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The Irish House Party

Incredibly talented musicians and dancers bring you the sound and fun of Ireland in an intimate and homely setting.

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  • Fri 7 Mar 2025 7:30 PM

Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders

Sweet soulful music from a remarkable band with a remarkable front man.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Manfreds

Nearly sixty years on from their 1960s heyday, The Manfreds return to perform their hits with original front man Paul Jones.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Pink Floydian

One of the finest and most authentic Pink Floyd tributes in the UK.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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  • Fri 25 Apr 2025 8:00 PM

Fleetwood Bac

The world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac tribute band.

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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.

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BURN – a tribute to Deep Purple

Featuring over two hours of hi-octane Deep Purple classics from all eras.

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Track Dogs

Track Dogs are two Irishmen, an Englishman and an American whose music ranges from americana and bluegrass, to latino, folk, and even blues: “sun-shiny songs thriving on dark themes behind irresistible rhythms”.

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The Jerseys

Join The Jerseys as they celebrate the timeless music of the one-hundred-million album selling Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

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Jerron Paxton

Songs of heartache and joy from Jerron Paxton. A skilled performer of Black American traditional music, his new album of original songs sounds like it was beamed in from a century ago.

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Georgia Ruth

Georgia Ruth uses folk influences to create a truly unique sound. Her candid and affecting new album Cool Head ranges from wide-open Americana to 60s-influenced folk ballads.

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Desperado (EAGLES Tribute)

Desperado faithfully recreate The Eagles’ amazing catalogue of songs with a superb two hour show, delivering their greatest hits with the precision that fans deserve.

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Gnoss

Triple Scots Trad Music Awards nominees Gnoss have built a following through their forward-thinking take on traditional music and the unique warmth of their live shows.

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The Luke Combs Experience

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with amazing music and good vibes as we welcome the UK's best tribute to country superstar Luke Combs to Bury.

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Flook: Celebrating 30 years in 2025!

The iconic, ground-breaking Irish/English folk group returns to Bury. Thirty years after their first gig together, they continue to inspire and enchant audiences of all ages.

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Bella Hardy

Bella Hardy, the voice of modern folk, visits The Met for this special gig which includes her newest single The Ballad of Stone.

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King Creosote

King Creosote is the alt-pop alter-ego of Scottish singer-songwriter Kenny Anderson. Expect roguish, roving, ever-evolving, gorgeous songs from his new album I, Des.

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G2 Definitive Genesis

G2 Definitive Genesis pay tribute to Genesis’ four-man “Seconds Out” era, whilst also dipping back into the earlier Gabriel years.

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Beatles Complete

Beatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time.

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Well Said

Join local legends Well Said for this Fortieth Anniversary headline performance. Featuring cherished favourites from their past, alongside their current mix of brass-driven cover versions. Plus support.

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Jon Boden and The Remnant Kings

Jon Boden and The Remnant Kings return to The Met with their unique brand of post-apocalyptic folk, following the release of new album Parlour Ballads.

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Elvis: As It Was

The sensational Tommy Holland and The Rising Sun band bring you some of Elvis’ most dynamic and memorable performances.

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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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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 6 Jan 2025 7:00 PM
  • Mon 13 Jan 2025 7:00 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.

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  • Mon 6 Jan 2025 7:00 PM
  • Mon 13 Jan 2025 7:00 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.

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  • Mon 6 Jan 2025 7:00 PM
  • Tue 7 Jan 2025 7:00 PM + more times

Met Express

Met Express is The Met’s very own learning disability theatre company.

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Home Educated Drama Workshop

A brand new weekly drama class specially created for children and young people who are home educated.

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Movers and Shakers

A fun movement-led workshop for children aged 1-5 and their grown-ups.

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  • Wed 8 Jan 2025 5:30 PM
  • Wed 15 Jan 2025 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.

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  • Sat 11 Jan 2025 9:30 AM
  • Sat 18 Jan 2025 9:30 AM + more times

Aiming High

Aiming High is The Met’s specialist drama group for learning disabled and autistic young people.

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  • Mon 13 Jan 2025 6:00 PM
  • Mon 20 Jan 2025 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.

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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.

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RockFit Live!

Get ready for a fitness class like no other... RockFit Live! featuring your favourite RockFit tracks performed live by Manchester's DACARA, co-fronted by Dan Moran.

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Tuesday Meet-Up

A creative monthly meet-up for artists and makers as well as first-timers.

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‘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.

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Bury Youth Theatre

Performance and theatre skills for young people.

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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!

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