Highlights

Festivals -

Bury Beer Festival 2024

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

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Theatre

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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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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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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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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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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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Music

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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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  • 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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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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  • 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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Project Smok

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

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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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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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Workshops & Courses

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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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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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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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