Manchester Christmas Markets

Here’s our highlights of where to be and what to see in Manchester in the coming month.

Comedy

Omid Djalili – Iranalamadingdong at Bolton Albert Halls
Thursday 13 November
He’s back on tour with a new show, following a sell-out four week West-End residency and a sold-out season at the Edinburgh Festival. A firm favourite with his legendary performances, Omid’s stand-up awards include the Time Out Award and EMMA Award for Best Stand Up.

Exhibitions

Akram Khan: One side to the other at The Lowry
Wednesday 15 November – Sunday 01 February 2015
Celebrated dancer and choreographer, Akram Khan, curates a visual art exhibition for the first time in his career, bringing together elements of performance and live installation work alongside sculpture, painting and film.

The Sensory War 1914-2014 at Manchester Art Gallery
Saturday 11 October – Sunday 22 February 2015
The show examines how artists from 1914 onwards…