What’s on at The Met?
Don’t just watch – take part!
Release your creativity with one of The Met’s workshops.
This month
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.
- Sun 11:00 AM
The Mini Met: Playwriting from local queer voices workshop with Ellie Harrington
Connect to Manchester’s LGBTQ+ history with Bury-based scriptwriter and director Ellie Harrington. A FREE playwriting workshop in Bury's Mill Gate Shopping Centre as part of the Mini Met project.
- Mon 11:00 AM
- Mon 9 Mar 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.
- Mon 4:45 PM
- Mon 2 Mar 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.
- Mon 5:00 PM
- Mon 2 Mar 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!
- Mon 6:00 PM
- Mon 2 Mar 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.
- Mon 6:30 PM
- Mon 2 Mar 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.
- Mon 6:30 PM
- Mon 2 Mar 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.
- Mon 7:00 PM
- Tue 24 Feb 7:00 PM + more times
Met Express
Met Express is The Met’s very own learning disability theatre company.
- Tue 24 Feb 5:00 PM
- Wed 4 Mar 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.
- Tue 24 Feb 5:00 PM
- Tue 3 Mar 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.
- Wed 25 Feb 12:00 PM
- Wed 4 Mar 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 25 Feb 1:30 PM
- Wed 4 Mar 1:30 PM + more times
Movers and Shakers
A fun movement-led workshop for children aged 1-5 and their grown-ups.
- Wed 25 Feb 5:00 PM
- Wed 4 Mar 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.
- Sat 28 Feb 9:30 AM
- Sat 7 Mar 9:30 AM + more times
Aiming High
Aiming High is The Met’s specialist drama group for learning disabled and autistic young people.
- Sat 28 Feb 11:00 AM
The Mini Met: Hidden Worlds Textile Workshop with Textiles by Murron
Step into the enchanting world of nature with contemporary textile artist Murron Fraser. A FREE workshop in Bury's Mill Gate Shopping Centre as part of the Mini Met project.
- 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 workshops
- Sat 28 Mar 3:00 PM
Queer Tales For Autistic Folk – Storytelling Workshop
Join comedian Cerys Bradley for an inclusive, interactive workshop where you'll learn how to create your own "choose your own adventure" story.