Manchester's Spring Buzz: Events & Openings

0:00On April 17th, April's winding down in Greater Manchester and springs buzzing with top events before May hits. Catch the last run of Matilda the Musical at Palace Theatre from Monday 20th through Saturday 25th. Roll dolls, classic with songs, and magic that's touring the UK. New exhibits pop off too, like horrible science cosmic chaos at the science and industry museum. Diving into space with silly experiments for families. Luminousness at Manchester Cathedral just extended to June 5th thanks to huge crowds, immersive lights, music, and Manchester stories in 360. Degrees. Free shows Shine Bright, Picasso a Legacy. At Castle Fine Art with over 35 unseen works from his final decades and beneath the Great Wave ad. Witworth Art Gallery featuring epic Japanese prints like Hokusai's Wave from the 1700s. New spots are opening citywide, pulling in crowds for fresh vibes. Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern on Peter Street swapped out the old bar for two floors, three bars, Guinness on tap, and live music nightly.

1:07Hatter's Food Hall in Denton packs four kitchens with Italian pizza, waffles, Spanish paella, and steaks all under one roof. House pottery in northern quarter lets you spin your own bowls or cups on the wheel, classes for beginners or pros. Oasis Supernova hits Manchester Academy first on Saturday 25th for the 30th anniversary, main road bash tribute anthems, brass, and footage that'll have you singing every word. Oxygen trampoline park and media city turns one this month with ten pound sessions all weekend. Trappolines, high ropes, even peaceful play for special, needs, hit these up before they're gone, Manchester's alive right now.