What’s on at The Met?
Highlights
- Thu 18 Dec 8:00 PM
St Agnes Fountain
St Agnes Fountain return to The Met for a festive evening of musical invention and laughter – the perfect start to the holiday season.
- Sat 6 Dec 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM
- Sun 7 Dec 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM + more times
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
When the dastardly Pied Piper arrives in Bury with plans to strip away everything that makes our town special, only Fairy Bury and her magic can stop him. A captivating new pantomime.
Theatre
- Fri 28 Nov 7:00 PM
- Fri 19 Dec 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.
Comedy
- Thu 4 Dec 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month. Featuring Paul McCaffrey, Ian Stone, Paul Campbell, and compere Mick Ferry.
Family
- Fri 5 Dec 10:00 AM
- Sat 6 Dec 12:00 PM + more times
A Winter’s Weekend… GET ARTY AND SHOP!
Join us at Two Crows Arts Studio for a weekend celebrating the start of December and the build up to Christmas!
- Fri 5 Dec 10:30 AM
- Fri 9 Jan 2026 10:30 AM + more times
The Nest
The Nest is an interactive environment for young children and their grown-ups, inviting families to explore, play, and connect through the joy of light.
- Thu 11 Dec 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.
Music
- Fri 5 Dec 8:00 PM
Jon Palmer Acoustic Band
Enjoy folk with heart from this formidable six-piece band led by singer and songwriter Jon Palmer. "feel-good folk-rock with spirit and a conscience” At The Barrier
- Thu 11 Dec 7:30 PM
The Furrow Collective
Join the award-winning Furrow Collective for a special festive concert as they weave story-songs and seasonal carols, celebrating the strange and wonderful traditions of the British Isles.
- Fri 12 Dec 8:00 PM
Tim Edey’s Celtic Christmas
An evening of Celtic Christmas music from multi-award-winning folk musician Tim Edey.
Workshops & Courses
- Today 7:00 PM
- Tomorrow 7:00 PM + more times
Met Express
Met Express is The Met’s very own learning disability theatre company.
- Today 11:00 AM
- Mon 1 Dec 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.
- Today 4:45 PM
- Mon 24 Nov 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.
- Today 5:00 PM
- Mon 24 Nov 5:00 PM + more times
The School of Curiosity (Autumn term 8 Sep – 15 Dec 2025)
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!
- Today 6:30 PM
- Mon 24 Nov 6:30 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.
- Tomorrow 5:00 PM
- Tue 25 Nov 5:00 PM + more times
Bury Youth Theatre Juniors
Bury Youth Theatre Juniors is a place where 5-11 years old you can be themselves, be creative and find new talents with like-minded friends.
- Tue 2 Dec 5:45 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.
- Wed 12:00 PM
- Wed 26 Nov 12:00 PM + more times
Home Educated Drama Workshop
A weekly drama class specially created for children and young people who are home educated.
- Wed 1:30 PM
- Wed 26 Nov 1:30 PM + more times
Movers and Shakers
A fun movement-led workshop for children aged 1-5 and their grown-ups.
- Wed 5:00 PM
- Wed 26 Nov 5:00 PM + more times
Bury Youth Theatre Seniors
Bury Youth Theatre Seniors is a place where 11-18 years old you can be themselves, be creative and find new talents with like-minded friends.
- Wed 5:00 PM
- Wed 26 Nov 5:00 PM + more times
Curiosity Club (Autumn term 10 Sep – 17 Dec 2025)
Looking for a creative social club for young people aged 14-16? Then look no further! Curiosity Club offers weekly, youth centred workshops where creativity and community come together.
- Sat 9:30 AM
- Sat 29 Nov 9:30 AM + more times
Aiming High
Aiming High is The Met’s specialist drama group for learning disabled and autistic young people.
- Sun 7 Dec 4:00 PM
Winter PEN! PAPER! POSE!
As part of our Winters Weekend GET ARTY AND SHOP!, we are delighted to be hosting our popular Pen! Paper! Pose! themed costume drawing with music and a relaxed atmosphere.