What’s on at The Met?

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Comedy

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First Thursday Comedy

Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month.

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Food and Drink

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Bury Beer Festival 2026

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

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Music

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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!

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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, bringing his Limited Edition tour to The Met.

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An Evening with The Forcefields

The Forcefields create a spellbinding multi-sensory universe dissolving the border between live concert and immersive theatre experience.

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Reflections: The Musical Legacy of Diana Ross

Starring the incredible Tameka Jackson, this show features classics like Ain’t No Mountain, I’m Coming Out, Baby Love, Where Did Our Love Go, Stop In The Name of Love, and more.

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Steve Knightley & The Winter Yards Band

We're thrilled to welcome Steve Knightley - multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and founder of revered folk band Show of Hands - back to The Met with his new project The Winter Yards Band. Joined...

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Bob Fox & Stu Luckley

Legendary folk duo Bob Fox and Stu Luckley reunite to perform beloved tracks from their albums Nowt So Good'll Pass and Wish We Never Had Parted.

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The Songs of Nick Drake

Keith James and Richie Cotterill deliver a deeply emotional, masterfully crafted tribute to the timeless music of Nick Drake.

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Get A Round In

Three artists share the stage to showcase their songwriting talent and tell the stories behind their music. Featuring Grace Elizabeth Harvey, Gideon Conn, and host Ben P Williams.

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Laura Cortese

A special matinee show from Laura Cortese, featuring material from her brand new album of original American folk songs.

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Gary Stewart’s Graceland

To mark the 40th anniversary of Paul Simon’s iconic album Graceland, Gary Stewart and his six-piece band bring the album’s infectious rhythms and soul-stirring melodies to life in this vibrant performance.

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Harry Hudson Taylor

Irish singer-songwriter Harry Hudson Taylor brings his first UK headline tour to The Met, showcasing songs from his debut EP, Hiding From Nature.

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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.

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Emerging Showcase: MORA & The Fabulous Wonderfuls + Bad Penny + Mission Nowhere

MORA & the Fabulous Wonderfuls bring a unique blend of righteous anger and soul-lifting songs. They're joined by band Bad Penny and pop-punk power trio Mission Nowhere.

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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!

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Martin Harley

Acclaimed as one of the UK’s leading roots musicians, Martin Harley blends world-class slide guitar mastery with heartfelt songwriting to create a soulful, award-winning mix of blues, folk, and americana.

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Workshops & Courses

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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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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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  • Mon 21 Sep 6:00 PM
  • Mon 5 Oct 6:00 PM + more times

Learn Harmonica (autumn term 21 Sep – 23 Nov 2026)

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

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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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  • Mon 14 Sep 6:30 PM
  • Mon 21 Sep 6:30 PM + more times

Metro Jazz (autumn term 14 Sep – 23 Nov 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.

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  • Mon 7 Sep 7:00 PM
  • Tue 8 Sep 7:00 PM + more times

Met Express

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

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  • Tue 8 Sep 5:00 PM
  • Tue 15 Sep 5:00 PM + more times

Bury Youth Theatre Juniors – Autumn Term 2026

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.

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Home Educated Drama Workshop

A 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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  • Wed 9 Sep 5:00 PM
  • Wed 16 Sep 5:00 PM + more times

Bury Youth Theatre Seniors – Autumn Term 2026

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.

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  • Sat 5 Sep 9:30 AM
  • Sat 12 Sep 9:30 AM + more times

Aiming High

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

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