What’s on at The Met?

Download our September-December events brochure + calendar

Theatre

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  • Tomorrow 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...

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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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Kats Dance Academy presents SHOWTIME

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

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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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Comedy

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  • Thu 7 Nov 8:00 PM

First Thursday Comedy

Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month. Featuring Duncan Oakley, El Baldiniho, Jordan Ducharme and MC Mick Ferry.

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LOUDER Cabaret

Our monthly LGBTQ+ cabaret night goes big for November and moves to the Derby Hall! Featuring Divina De Campo, Coco Deville, Bethany Black, and more.

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First Thursday Comedy

Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month. Featuring Peter Brush, Gary Little, Mike Carter and MC Rob Rouse.

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The Houghton Weavers

The Houghton Weavers promise a fun-packed, sing-a-long family show with great music and funny stories galore!

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LOUD Cabaret

A monthly LGBTQ+ cabaret night hosted at The Met!

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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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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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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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Literature

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Irwell writers celebrate National Poetry Day (later!)

Come along and join in with the Irwell Writers Group reading either one of your own poems or a personal favourite.

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Family

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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.

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Family Lantern Making Workshops

Build a lantern to share in our magical festival of light.

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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 14 Nov 5:00 PM

Bury Lantern Parade

A special seasonal gathering in Bury town centre featuring children and families who have created magical lanterns in advance in schools and workshops.

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The King’s Polar Bear

An epic polar adventure for the whole family featuring vibrant characters, hand crafted puppets and a beautiful original score. Ages 4+

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  • Thu 21 Nov 6:15 PM

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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Rumpelstiltskin

Spin your dreams into gold with our newest panto offering, Rumpelstiltskin!

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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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Festivals

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Bury Beer Festival 2024

The Met's annual celebration of food, drink, music and good times returns this November.

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Music

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Guy Davis

Two-time Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues, Guy Davis uses roots, blues, folk, rock, rap, spoken word, and world music to address the frustrations of social injustice.

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Calan

One of Britain’s most innovative and thrilling folk bands, Calan return to play tracks from their highly anticipated album Nefydd. Supported by The Marcellas.

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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.

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China Crisis – China Greatness Tour

China Crisis return to The Met in support of their latest album release, China Greatness. Supported by KNIGHT$.

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  • Thu 14 Nov 7:30 PM

Focus

The legendary Dutch progressive rock band return. Hear hits Hocus Pocus, House of The King and Sylvia alongside brand new songs from their latest album.

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Sunny Sweeney

Country music fireball Sunny Sweeney straddles the line between Texas country and Nashville americana. She come to The Met with songs from her latest album Married Alone. Supported by Grain Acoustic.

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Christine Collister: Children of the Sea

Touring for the first time in four years, Christine Collister will be performing songs from the Children of the Sea project along with a selection of old favourites.

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Nell Bryden

American singer-songwriter Nell Bryden returns to The Met with "I Love You So Much I’m Blind", a new and deeply personal album which may be her most emotionally powerful to date.

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Steve Knightley

Steve Knightley, former Show of Hands frontman, returns to The Met with a solo show.

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Emerging Showcase: No Such Thing Records take-over

An evening curated by No Such Thing Records, featuring artists signed to the label including Bitez, IORA, Lavender Rodriguez, and Ruby Tingle.

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ABBA Reunion

Re-live the addictive ABBA phenomena that swept the world in the 70s and 80s with this truly authentic, feel good, party style tribute concert. Featuring all of ABBA's greatest hits from Mamma...

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Simeon Walker

Versatile and prolific Leeds-based pianist and composer Simeon Walker is a leading light in the burgeoning Modern Classical scene.

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Alberta Cross: ‘The Thief and The Heartbreaker’ Re-imagined Solo Tour

Alberta Cross are an Anglo-Swedish rock band led by singer-guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee, known for their anthemic Americana-tinged songs. Supported by Jacob Greenhalgh-Lee of Dakota Avenue.

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Bob Harris & Colin Hall: The Songs The Beatles Gave Away

Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. Ticket holders will be contacted and offered a full refund.

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  • Sat 23 Nov 8:00 PM

Ralph McTell and Dave Pegg

Ralph McTell and Dave Pegg have been friends for more than fifty years. Join them for an evening of songs and stories from a lifetime on the road.

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  • Thu 28 Nov 7:30 PM

Eleanor McEvoy

Eleanor McEvoy is one of Irish music's biggest stars. Her song Only A Woman’s Heart was the title track of the best-selling Irish album in Irish history.

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Herman’s Hermits

Formed in Manchester in 1964, Herman’s Hermits are, to this day, a hugely popular touring band, thrilling audiences worldwide with their unique sound and warm humour.

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Mama – The All Era Genesis Tribute Band

An evening of Genesis music encompassing all eras of the band - from the early albums with Peter Gabriel up to the last with Phil Collins.

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Project Smok

Project Smok is an award-winning trio of nonconformist and progressive Scottish folk musicians.

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Cynefin + Awen Blandford

Cynefin is west Wales native Owen Shiers, who unearths seasoned songs and stories and gives them new life in the present. Support comes from dynamic cellist and singer Awen Blandford.

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Mark Radcliffe and David Boardman

This event has been rescheduled to Friday 11 April 2025. Ticket holders will be contacted regarding the new date.

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Get A Christmas Round In

Four artists share the stage to showcase their songwriting talent and tell the stories behind their music. Featuring Joe Martin, Alina Ly, Zoe Kyoti, and Ben P Williams.

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Metro Jazz Presents: Jingle Jazz!

Our one and only, long time running community Jazz Orchestra, Metro Jazz, are back with the biggest and best collection of jazz music to bring Christmas into swing!

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Tim Edey’s Celtic Christmas

An evening of Celtic Christmas music from multi-award-winning folk musician Tim Edey.

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St Agnes Fountain

St Agnes Fountain bring musical invention and laughter to the star-dust atmosphere of the Christmas season.

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Niall McNamee

Niall McNamee is an Irish singer-songwriter and actor known for his thoughtful, full-blooded songs and charismatic live performances.

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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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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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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 take 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Workshops & Courses

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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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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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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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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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Foil Art Family Craft Workshop with Caroline Coates

Family foil art workshop inspired by the traditional Mexican Milagro! Suitable for ages 5+.

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An Evening at the Two Crows with photographer Richard Davis

Come and chill and engage at the Two Crows Arts Studio with renowned photographer Richard Davis talking Manchesters brutalism and post punk culture.

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Leather Sketchbook Workshop with Caroline Coates

Unleash your creativity and craft your very own leather sketchbook from scratch. Vegan leather available. Ages 16+.

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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.

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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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Metro Jazz (30 September – 9 December)

Metro Jazz is The Met’s own community jazz orchestra led by experienced saxophonist and educator Munch Manship.

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Met Express

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

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Bury Youth Theatre

Performance and theatre skills for young people.

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Aiming High

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

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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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