Family -

• Thu 19 Feb 10:00 AM

February Half Term Drama Day

Children aged 6-10 can step into the magical world of Panto with The Met this half-term!

Music -

• Thu 19 Nov 8:00 PM

Keith James – The Songs of Nick Drake

Keith James brings Nick Drake’s timeless, fragile songs to life in acclaimed concerts, honouring a lost genius now celebrated worldwide.

Music -

• Fri 16 Oct 8:00 PM

Bootleg Blondie

Established in 2001, Bootleg Blondie is the definitive Blondie tribute, performing with original members and delivering authentic, high-energy shows worldwide.

Music -

• Sun 1 Nov 3:45 PM

Sweet and Sour – The Ultimate Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo

Get ready for an electrifying afternoon of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour – the ultimate Olivia Rodrigo vs. Sabrina Carpenter tribute show!

Music -

• Sat 10 Oct 8:00 PM

Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show

Experience the full-throttle, high-voltage thunder of AC/DC brought to life by Live/Wire, delivering two hours of iconic rock classics with authentic cannons, Marshall amps, and pure passion.

Music -

• Fri 27 Nov 8:00 PM

80’s Mania

Europe's premier 1980s tribute concert comes to The Met, featuring twenty-eight chart topping eighties pop icons recreated live on stage!

Music -

• Thu 18 Feb 2027 7:30 PM

Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders

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

Music -

• Fri 18 Sep 2:00 PM

The Silhouette Band – Essentially 60s

An essentially ’60s show full of toe tapping hits and nostalgia. The Silhouette Band captivate with their style and unique performance. You will be hooked from the first note.

Music -

• Fri 26 Jun 8:00 PM

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.

Music -

• Thu 12 Feb 8:00 PM

Awen Ensemble

Folk-jazz seven-piece the Awen Ensemble create melodic, groove driven compositions that explore folklore, landscape, and the human mind.

Music -

• Sun 8 Feb 7:30 PM

Ist Ist

Bury's vinyl record shop Wax and Beans are bringing Ist Ist to Bury to perform their new album Dagger in full

Music -

• Fri 30 Jan 7:30 PM

Cast

Bury's vinyl record shop Wax and Beans are bringing Cast to Bury for a show launching their new album Yeah Yeah Yeah.

Family -

• Fri 3 Apr 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM
+ more times

Teach Rex Live

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

Music -

• Thu 26 Nov 8:00 PM

Focus

Focus, the iconic 1960s/70s progressive rock band, return to The Met fresh from a successful world tour and the release of their new album Focus 12.

Family -

• Sat 5 Dec 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM
• Sun 6 Dec 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM + more times

Jack and the Beanstalk

Fee-fi-fo-FUN! Get ready for a GIANT panto adventure with Jack and the Beanstalk.

Music -

• Sat 23 May 7:30 PM

An evening with Cardinal Black

Experience Cardinal Black like never before. Featuring stripped-back performances from their albums January Came Close and Midnight at The Valencia, paired with untold stories from the rehearsal rooms and tales from the...

Music -

• Fri 23 Jan 8:00 PM

Get A Round In

Three artists share the stage to showcase their songwriting talent and tell the stories behind their music. Featuring Chris Tavener, Danny Bradley, and Ben P Williams.

Music -

• Fri 13 Mar 8:00 PM

Get A Round In

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

Music -

• Fri 15 May 8:00 PM

Get A Round In

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

Music -

• Fri 10 Jul 8:00 PM

Get A Round In

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

Music -

• Fri 18 Sep 8:00 PM

Get A Round In

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

Music -

• Fri 20 Nov 8:00 PM

Get A Round In

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

Music -

• Thu 16 Apr 7:30 PM

Emerging Showcase: Make Friends + Kieran Arnold + Charlotte Kinsella

Bristol based band Make Friends bring their unique indie-pop sound to Bury for the first time. Supported by local talent Kieran Arnold and Charlotte Kinsella.

Music -

• Fri 27 Feb 8:00 PM

Emerging Showcase: Gabrielle Sey + Emma Jane Mansfield

The Met’s regular night showcasing emerging artists returns with an evening spotlighting two exciting singer-songwriters.

Family -

• Fri 10 Apr 2:00 PM

Hay!

Hay! can stuff a scarecrow, scatter the crows or be a beautiful surprise. Take a trip into the heart of the countryside in a highly accessible show about spreading your wings.

Music -

• Thu 29 Jan 7:00 PM

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.

Family -

• Sat 18 Apr 1:00 PM

Baby Rock Sampler: Hackney Colliery Band

A family friendly gig for parents, carers, and their kids – featuring exhilarating 21st century brass nine-piece the Hackney Colliery Band.

Music -

• Fri 29 May 8:00 PM

Arctic Numpties – Debut Album 20th Anniversary Show

Experience the ultimate Arctic Monkeys tribute with Yorkshire's own Arctic Numpties! Featuring their iconic debut album in full, plus hits from their other albums.

Music -

• Fri 27 Mar 8:00 PM

The Celtic Social Club

Shaking up the Celtic music tradition, this Franco-Irish musical powerhouse celebrate traditional music from Brittany, Ireland, Scotland and Asturias in an exciting mix of rock, pop, folk and groove.

Theatre - Last session: Sat 6 Dec 2025 at 8:00 PM - This event has now passed

Met Express Christmas Show

Join Met Express, The Met’s in-house learning-disabled theatre company, for their re-telling of the classic adventure, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Workshops & Courses -

• Tue 3 Mar 6:30 PM
• Tue 10 Mar 6:30 PM + more times

Introduction to Playwriting

A fun and relaxed course about writing for the stage.

Workshops & Courses -

• Sat 17 Jan 10:30 AM

Rockfit Rockathon

Join us this January as we kickstart 2026 with a 90 minute Rockathon. This is the perfect way to help get your body moving after a glorious Christmas break.

Workshops & Courses -

• Wed 7:00 PM
• Wed 21 Jan 5:00 PM + more times

Curiosity Club (Spring term 14 Jan – 1 Apr 2026)

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.

Workshops & Courses -

• Wed 5:00 PM
• Wed 21 Jan 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.

Workshops & Courses -

• Tue 5:00 PM
• Tue 20 Jan 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.

Workshops & Courses -

• Sat 28 Feb 3:00 PM

Queer Tales For Autistic Folk – Storytelling Workshop

This workshop accompanies comedian Cerys Bradley’s show Queer Tales For Autistic Folk, which can be seen at The Met at 7pm on the same day.

Family -

• Tue 17 Feb 10:30 AM

Little Crows Kids Workshops

Popular family workshops giving youngsters the chance to get inspired with our artists in a relaxed creative space. Ages 4-11 years.

Workshops & Courses -

• Mon 6:30 PM
• Mon 19 Jan 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.

Workshops & Courses -

• Tue 3 Feb 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.

Workshops & Courses -

• Wed 12:00 PM
• Wed 21 Jan 12:00 PM + more times

Home Educated Drama Workshop

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

Workshops & Courses -

• Mon 5:00 PM
• Mon 19 Jan 5:00 PM + more times

The School of Curiosity (Spring term 12 Jan – 30 Mar 2026)

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!

Workshops & Courses -

• Mon 4:45 PM
• Mon 19 Jan 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.

Workshops & Courses -

• Wed 1:30 PM
• Wed 21 Jan 1:30 PM + more times

Movers and Shakers

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

Workshops & Courses -

• Mon 19 Jan 11:00 AM
• Mon 2 Feb 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.

Workshops & Courses -

• Mon 6:00 PM
• Mon 19 Jan 6:00 PM + more times

Learn Harmonica (spring term 12 January – 9 March 2026)

A course in harmonica playing all levels, led by former British blues harmonica champion Mat Walklate.

Workshops & Courses -

• Mon 7:00 PM
• Tue 7:00 PM + more times

Met Express

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

Workshops & Courses -

• Mon 19 Jan 6:30 PM
• Mon 26 Jan 6:30 PM + more times

Metro Jazz (spring term 19 January – 30 March 2026)

Metro Jazz is our community jazz orchestra, led by saxophonist and educator Munch Manship. Whether you're a seasoned player or a curious beginner, you're welcome to come and join.

Workshops & Courses -

• Sat 9:30 AM
• Sat 17 Jan 9:30 AM + more times

Aiming High

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