This page lists all the live and streaming events currently planned to go ahead as The Met brings live audiences back to the building. You can book now for the shows below, or view the full What’s On to also see shows which have been cancelled or rescheduled due to the pandemic.
Currently, all events until May 2021 are on sale with limited capacities and social distancing measures in place. Events from June 2021 are currently available at full capacities. If any of these events should subsequently be cancelled, for whatever reason, we will get in touch with ticket buyers to offer them a full refund.
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- Mon 9:30 AM
October Half-Term Drama Day
Explore Spooky Stories this October Half Term at The Met! For ages 6-10.
- Wed 10:30 AM
Kids Poetry Workshop with Dommy B
Join us for a fun, creative workshop of weaving wonderful words and performing with flare!
- Wed 2:00 PM
Spark The Goblin Wizard
Can Spark The Goblin Wizard stop the strange new power threatening the woods? Half-term family fun with poet Dommy B for ages 5+.
- Fri 6 Nov 8:00 PM
Le Vent du Nord – virtual show
A virtual concert by one of the most-exciting Quebecois bands in the world. Tickets are available to watch at home, or in person projected on a screen at The Met.
- Sat 7 Nov 7:45 PM
My Darling Clementine
We are thrilled to welcome back My Darling Clementine for their first concert since lock-down. This show will feature their brand new album, Country Darkness: the songs of Elvis Costello.
- Sun 22 Nov 7:30 PM
Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman
One of the most intriguing, uninhibited and popular duos on the British folk scene. Rescheduled from Friday 24 April.
- Thu 26 Nov 8:00 PM
Sam Brookes
London based songsmith and former Sunday Times ‘Breaking Act’ Sam Brookes is still one of the UK alt-folk’s best kept secrets.
- Wed 17 Feb 2021 8:00 PM
Jack Lukeman
Jack Lukeman is an Irish singer-songwriter, performer, and raconteur. Rescheduled from Saturday 23 May 2020.
- Sat 27 Feb 2021 7:00 PM
Lanterns on the Lake
Mercury Music Prize-nominated for their 2020 album Spook The Herd, Lanterns On The Lake's sound remains vast, but this set of songs now feel urgent and intimate.
- Fri 19 Mar 2021 8:00 PM
Joshua Burnside
Deftly blends alt-folk and elements of the Irish folk song tradition with South American rhythms and Eastern European influences.
- Sat 20 Mar 2021 8:00 PM
Rachael McShane and the Cartographers
Best known as a member of Bellowhead, singer, cellist, fiddle and viola player comes to The Met with her new band. Rescheduled from Thursday 26 March 2020.
- Wed 24 Mar 2021 7:30 PM
The Golden Valley with Bury Cine Society
Archive film of the six townships of Bury Metropolitan Borough as they were thirty years ago. Rescheduled from Wednesday 18 March 2020 and Wednesday 26 August 2020.
- Sat 10 Apr 2021 8:30 PM
Strangefish
Six-piece Manchester progressive rock band Strangefish play songs from their new album The Spotlight Effect. Rescheduled from 4 April 2020 and 26 September 2020.
- Sat 17 Apr 2021 7:30 PM
Harp and a Monkey
Award-winning modern folk trio Harp and a Monkey specialise in poignant, humorous and melodic songs and stories (traditional and original) about life, love and remembrance. Rescheduled from Friday 12 June 2020.
- Fri 30 Apr 2021 8:00 PM
Grace Petrie and The Resistance Band
Grace Petrie returns with her uniquely warm and witty take on life, love and politics. Rescheduled from Friday 2 October 2020.
- Fri 4 Jun 2021 8:00 PM
Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita
This sublime, critically acclaimed and multi award-winning collaboration between two adventurous virtuoso musicians –...
- Sat 5 Jun 2021 7:30 PM
Desperado (Eagles Tribute)
A two hour journey through your favourite Eagles songs from their first beginnings to their final album. Rescheduled from 2 May 2020 and 22 August 2020.
- Fri 18 Jun 2021 7:30 PM
- Sat 19 Jun 2021 7:30 PM + more times
A Night at the Musicals
Your favourite songs from the musicals, including Les Misérables, The Greatest Showman, Cats, Phantom of the Opera, and Miss Saigon. Rescheduled from 12 & 13 June 2020.
- Fri 25 Jun 2021 8:00 PM
The Wedding Present
Idiosyncratic post-punk legends. Rescheduled from Saturday 27 June and Thursday 17 September.
- Wed 30 Jun 2021 7:30 PM
- Thu 1 Jul 2021 7:30 PM + more times
My Fair Lady
All Saint's (Elton) AOS present Lerner and Loewe’s much loved musical My Fair Lady. Rescheduled from July 2020.
- Thu 15 Jul 2021 7:30 PM
The Navy Lark
Classic radio comedy The Navy Lark comes live to the stage for the first time in over sixty years. Rescheduled from Thursday 16 April 2020 and Wednesday 26 August 2020.
- Sat 17 Jul 2021 8:00 PM
Whole Lotta Led
Whole Lotta Led are five musicians dedicated to performing the music of Led Zeppelin with skill, passion and respect. Rescheduled from 26 September 2020.
- Sat 4 Sep 2021 8:00 PM
Pink Floydian in concert
One of the finest and most authentic Pink Floyd tributes in the UK. Rescheduled from Saturday 10 October 2020.
- Fri 10 Sep 2021 8:00 PM
The Word Is Terry Christian
Join Terry Christian for a celebration of The Word, Channel 4's iconic and quintessentially nineties TV show. Rescheduled from Friday 16 October 2020.
- Sat 11 Sep 2021 7:30 PM
A Foreigners Journey
A five-piece live tribute to Foreigner and Journey. Rescheduled from Saturday 30 May 2020.
- Thu 23 Sep 2021 7:30 PM
Eddi Reader
Eddi Reader is perhaps Scotland's greatest living female voice. Rescheduled from Friday 18 September 2020.
- Fri 24 Sep 2021 7:30 PM
Some Kinda Wonderful: The Music of Stevie Wonder
A celebration of the genius of Stevie Wonder, featuring Noel McCalla and Derek Nash. Rescheduled from 17 October 2020.
- Sat 2 Oct 2021 8:00 PM
Mad Dog Mcrea
Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. Rescheduled from Saturday 3 October 2020.
- Wed 6 Oct 2021 8:00 PM
Thea Gilmore
Thea Gilmore comes to The Met as part of her first ever tour performing completely solo. Rescheduled from Wednesday 7 October 2020.
- Thu 7 Oct 2021 8:00 PM
Hope & Social
Anthemic songs, infectious melodies and a formidable live experience. Rescheduled from Friday 1 May 2020 and Sunday 4 October 2020.
- Sat 9 Oct 2021 8:00 PM
That Joe Payne
Joe Payne showcases his debut solo album with an audio-visual extravaganza, accompanied by his full band. Rescheduled from Saturday 23 May 2020 and Friday 28 August 2020.
- Mon 11 Oct 2021 8:00 PM
Karine Polwart
Seven-times winner at The BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Karine Polwart is a songwriter, musician, theatre maker, and author.
- Wed 20 Oct 2021 8:00 PM
Old Sea Legs
Old Sea Legs is the new solo project of folk troubadour and pop pioneer Ian Bermingham, best known as the frontman of Dublin quintet The Eskies.
- Fri 29 Oct 2021 8:00 PM
Wishbone Ash
Discover for yourself why Wishbone Ash are one of the most enduring and popular bands in British rock. Rescheduled from 24 October 2020.
- Sat 30 Oct 2021 7:30 PM
G2 Definitive Genesis
G2 Definitive Genesis pay tribute to Genesis’ four-man “Seconds Out” era, whilst also dipping back into the earlier Gabriel years. Rescheduled from Saturday 21 March 2020 and Saturday 29 August 2020.
- Fri 19 Nov 2021 8:00 PM
Skerryvore
With a mix of fiddle, accordions, pipes and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, Skerryvore represent the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. Rescheduled from 26 November 2020.