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Experience the artistry of @otisgibbs on Thursday 28 May at The Met. A prolific folk singer, storyteller, and artist, Otis Gibbs has built a unique career preserving the history and stories of American roots music 🎶🎤✨.

Don’t miss this special event, final tickets remaining on our website!

It's "dark, funny, terrifying, sad", and "unlike anything else currently on offer."⚡️🎭 – Mysterious Times

Award winning writer and director Joe O’Byrne brings his supernatural, thriller play RANK, part of the series Tales from Paradise Heights, to The Met this Friday 22 May! With audiences describing the series as "a stunning piece of storytelling", and "like nothing you've seen before", don't miss this unforgettable, spooky tale featuring characters from O’Byrne's The Bench and Strawberry Jack.

📅 Friday 22 May, 7.30pm. Tickets from £16 (inc fees)
Age 18+
🔗 Tickets available via our website!

It's "dark, funny, terrifying, sad", and "unlike anything else currently on offer."⚡️🎭 – Mysterious Times

Award winning writer and director Joe O’Byrne brings his supernatural, thriller play RANK, part of the series Tales from Paradise Heights, to The Met this Friday 22 May! With audiences describing the series as "a stunning piece of storytelling", and "like nothing you've seen before", don't miss this unforgettable, spooky tale featuring characters from O’Byrne's The Bench and Strawberry Jack.

📅 Friday 22 May, 7.30pm. Tickets from £16 (inc fees)
Age 18+
🔗 Tickets available via our website!

It's "dark, funny, terrifying, sad", and "unlike anything else currently on offer."⚡️🎭 – Mysterious Times

Award winning writer and director Joe O’Byrne brings his supernatural, thriller play RANK, part of the series Tales from Paradise Heights, to The Met this Friday 22 May! With audiences describing the series as "a stunning piece of storytelling", and "like nothing you've seen before", don't miss this unforgettable, spooky tale featuring characters from O’Byrne's The Bench and Strawberry Jack.

📅 Friday 22 May, 7.30pm. Tickets from £16 (inc fees)
Age 18+
🔗 Tickets available via our website!

It's "dark, funny, terrifying, sad", and "unlike anything else currently on offer."⚡️🎭 – Mysterious Times

Award winning writer and director Joe O’Byrne brings his supernatural, thriller play RANK, part of the series Tales from Paradise Heights, to The Met this Friday 22 May! With audiences describing the series as "a stunning piece of storytelling", and "like nothing you've seen before", don't miss this unforgettable, spooky tale featuring characters from O’Byrne's The Bench and Strawberry Jack.

📅 Friday 22 May, 7.30pm. Tickets from £16 (inc fees)
Age 18+
🔗 Tickets available via our website!

It's "dark, funny, terrifying, sad", and "unlike anything else currently on offer."⚡️🎭 – Mysterious Times

Award winning writer and director Joe O’Byrne brings his supernatural, thriller play RANK, part of the series Tales from Paradise Heights, to The Met this Friday 22 May! With audiences describing the series as "a stunning piece of storytelling", and "like nothing you've seen before", don't miss this unforgettable, spooky tale featuring characters from O’Byrne's The Bench and Strawberry Jack.

📅 Friday 22 May, 7.30pm. Tickets from £16 (inc fees)
Age 18+
🔗 Tickets available via our website!

🎭 COSPLAY ZONE – THE MET IS CALLING!

Get ready to step into the spotlight at Bury BID Comic Con 2026’s Cosplay Zone at The Met - where creativity, costume and fandom come to life! ✨

Whether you’re crafting your own character or cheering from the crowd, this is one of the biggest highlights of the day - but you MUST register to take part or attend the competitions (spaces are limited and entry is free).

🏆 Cosplay Competition Schedule:

🚪Doors open: 3pm

👶 Children’s Competition
🕒 3:30pm

🧑‍🎤 Teens and Adult Competition
🕓 4:30pm

Parents and spectators wishing to watch thecompetition will also need to register for a spectator ticket, so make sure you secure your place in advance.

✨ Expect creativity, costumes, character transformations and incredible cosplay talent from across the region.

👉 Register now via The Met’s website: https://themet.org.uk/
👉 Find full info at: www.discoverbury.co.uk (Cosplay Zone page)

📲 Don’t miss out - places are limited!

#BURYBIDComicCon2026 #CosplayZone #TheMetBury

🎭 COSPLAY ZONE – THE MET IS CALLING!

Get ready to step into the spotlight at Bury BID Comic Con 2026’s Cosplay Zone at The Met - where creativity, costume and fandom come to life! ✨

Whether you’re crafting your own character or cheering from the crowd, this is one of the biggest highlights of the day - but you MUST register to take part or attend the competitions (spaces are limited and entry is free).

🏆 Cosplay Competition Schedule:

🚪Doors open: 3pm

👶 Children’s Competition
🕒 3:30pm

🧑‍🎤 Teens and Adult Competition
🕓 4:30pm

Parents and spectators wishing to watch thecompetition will also need to register for a spectator ticket, so make sure you secure your place in advance.

✨ Expect creativity, costumes, character transformations and incredible cosplay talent from across the region.

👉 Register now via The Met’s website: https://themet.org.uk/
👉 Find full info at: www.discoverbury.co.uk (Cosplay Zone page)

📲 Don’t miss out - places are limited!

#BURYBIDComicCon2026 #CosplayZone #TheMetBury

🎭 COSPLAY ZONE – THE MET IS CALLING!

Get ready to step into the spotlight at Bury BID Comic Con 2026’s Cosplay Zone at The Met - where creativity, costume and fandom come to life! ✨

Whether you’re crafting your own character or cheering from the crowd, this is one of the biggest highlights of the day - but you MUST register to take part or attend the competitions (spaces are limited and entry is free).

🏆 Cosplay Competition Schedule:

🚪Doors open: 3pm

👶 Children’s Competition
🕒 3:30pm

🧑‍🎤 Teens and Adult Competition
🕓 4:30pm

Parents and spectators wishing to watch thecompetition will also need to register for a spectator ticket, so make sure you secure your place in advance.

✨ Expect creativity, costumes, character transformations and incredible cosplay talent from across the region.

👉 Register now via The Met’s website: https://themet.org.uk/
👉 Find full info at: www.discoverbury.co.uk (Cosplay Zone page)

📲 Don’t miss out - places are limited!

#BURYBIDComicCon2026 #CosplayZone #TheMetBury

🎭 COSPLAY ZONE – THE MET IS CALLING!

Get ready to step into the spotlight at Bury BID Comic Con 2026’s Cosplay Zone at The Met - where creativity, costume and fandom come to life! ✨

Whether you’re crafting your own character or cheering from the crowd, this is one of the biggest highlights of the day - but you MUST register to take part or attend the competitions (spaces are limited and entry is free).

🏆 Cosplay Competition Schedule:

🚪Doors open: 3pm

👶 Children’s Competition
🕒 3:30pm

🧑‍🎤 Teens and Adult Competition
🕓 4:30pm

Parents and spectators wishing to watch thecompetition will also need to register for a spectator ticket, so make sure you secure your place in advance.

✨ Expect creativity, costumes, character transformations and incredible cosplay talent from across the region.

👉 Register now via The Met’s website: https://themet.org.uk/
👉 Find full info at: www.discoverbury.co.uk (Cosplay Zone page)

📲 Don’t miss out - places are limited!

#BURYBIDComicCon2026 #CosplayZone #TheMetBury

🎭 COSPLAY ZONE – THE MET IS CALLING!

Get ready to step into the spotlight at Bury BID Comic Con 2026’s Cosplay Zone at The Met - where creativity, costume and fandom come to life! ✨

Whether you’re crafting your own character or cheering from the crowd, this is one of the biggest highlights of the day - but you MUST register to take part or attend the competitions (spaces are limited and entry is free).

🏆 Cosplay Competition Schedule:

🚪Doors open: 3pm

👶 Children’s Competition
🕒 3:30pm

🧑‍🎤 Teens and Adult Competition
🕓 4:30pm

Parents and spectators wishing to watch thecompetition will also need to register for a spectator ticket, so make sure you secure your place in advance.

✨ Expect creativity, costumes, character transformations and incredible cosplay talent from across the region.

👉 Register now via The Met’s website: https://themet.org.uk/
👉 Find full info at: www.discoverbury.co.uk (Cosplay Zone page)

📲 Don’t miss out - places are limited!

#BURYBIDComicCon2026 #CosplayZone #TheMetBury

🎭 COSPLAY ZONE – THE MET IS CALLING!

Get ready to step into the spotlight at Bury BID Comic Con 2026’s Cosplay Zone at The Met - where creativity, costume and fandom come to life! ✨

Whether you’re crafting your own character or cheering from the crowd, this is one of the biggest highlights of the day - but you MUST register to take part or attend the competitions (spaces are limited and entry is free).

🏆 Cosplay Competition Schedule:

🚪Doors open: 3pm

👶 Children’s Competition
🕒 3:30pm

🧑‍🎤 Teens and Adult Competition
🕓 4:30pm

Parents and spectators wishing to watch thecompetition will also need to register for a spectator ticket, so make sure you secure your place in advance.

✨ Expect creativity, costumes, character transformations and incredible cosplay talent from across the region.

👉 Register now via The Met’s website: https://themet.org.uk/
👉 Find full info at: www.discoverbury.co.uk (Cosplay Zone page)

📲 Don’t miss out - places are limited!

#BURYBIDComicCon2026 #CosplayZone #TheMetBury

🎭 COSPLAY ZONE – THE MET IS CALLING!

Get ready to step into the spotlight at Bury BID Comic Con 2026’s Cosplay Zone at The Met - where creativity, costume and fandom come to life! ✨

Whether you’re crafting your own character or cheering from the crowd, this is one of the biggest highlights of the day - but you MUST register to take part or attend the competitions (spaces are limited and entry is free).

🏆 Cosplay Competition Schedule:

🚪Doors open: 3pm

👶 Children’s Competition
🕒 3:30pm

🧑‍🎤 Teens and Adult Competition
🕓 4:30pm

Parents and spectators wishing to watch thecompetition will also need to register for a spectator ticket, so make sure you secure your place in advance.

✨ Expect creativity, costumes, character transformations and incredible cosplay talent from across the region.

👉 Register now via The Met’s website: https://themet.org.uk/
👉 Find full info at: www.discoverbury.co.uk (Cosplay Zone page)

📲 Don’t miss out - places are limited!

#BURYBIDComicCon2026 #CosplayZone #TheMetBury

🎭 COSPLAY ZONE – THE MET IS CALLING!

Get ready to step into the spotlight at Bury BID Comic Con 2026’s Cosplay Zone at The Met - where creativity, costume and fandom come to life! ✨

Whether you’re crafting your own character or cheering from the crowd, this is one of the biggest highlights of the day - but you MUST register to take part or attend the competitions (spaces are limited and entry is free).

🏆 Cosplay Competition Schedule:

🚪Doors open: 3pm

👶 Children’s Competition
🕒 3:30pm

🧑‍🎤 Teens and Adult Competition
🕓 4:30pm

Parents and spectators wishing to watch thecompetition will also need to register for a spectator ticket, so make sure you secure your place in advance.

✨ Expect creativity, costumes, character transformations and incredible cosplay talent from across the region.

👉 Register now via The Met’s website: https://themet.org.uk/
👉 Find full info at: www.discoverbury.co.uk (Cosplay Zone page)

📲 Don’t miss out - places are limited!

#BURYBIDComicCon2026 #CosplayZone #TheMetBury

Experience an unforgettable night of live music as James Walsh of Starsailor and Ben Ottewell of Gomezshare the stage on Thursday 21 May 🎶✨

Singer, songwriter and guitarist @jameswalshmusic, frontman of multi-platinum indie- rock band Starsailor and solo artist, brings raw emotion and timeless songs to life with powerful, intimate live performances. Joined by English singer-songwriter and guitarist @benottewell, best known as a founding member of the critically acclaimed British band Gomez, don’t miss this rare opportunity to see these iconic artists perform side by side.

Support comes from Manchester-based singer-songwriter @benpwilliams, who also hosts our @getaroundinmcr gigs at The Met 🎤✨

🎟️ Tickets are available on our website!

Experience an unforgettable night of live music as James Walsh of Starsailor and Ben Ottewell of Gomezshare the stage on Thursday 21 May 🎶✨

Singer, songwriter and guitarist @jameswalshmusic, frontman of multi-platinum indie- rock band Starsailor and solo artist, brings raw emotion and timeless songs to life with powerful, intimate live performances. Joined by English singer-songwriter and guitarist @benottewell, best known as a founding member of the critically acclaimed British band Gomez, don’t miss this rare opportunity to see these iconic artists perform side by side.

Support comes from Manchester-based singer-songwriter @benpwilliams, who also hosts our @getaroundinmcr gigs at The Met 🎤✨

🎟️ Tickets are available on our website!

This Mental Health Awareness week, we celebrate the power of creativity, wellbeing and community at The Met.

We're proud to provide a safe, inclusive space that inspires creativity, celebrates diversity and supports the wellbeing of staff, artists, audiences and our communities. Whether it's through live music, theatre, community events, regular workshops, or our family programme, we strive to create a meaningful, positive impact. Here's to our amazing audiences and team for championing local arts, and to supporting one another 🌟

We’re excited to be part of Everywhere At Once powered by The National Lottery this June 🎶✨.

Taking place from 26-28 June, it’s the UK’s biggest music festival on your doorstep with 1200+ gigs, 500+ venues, 1 weekend. As part of the festival, we have some exciting events at The Met:

🎻🎸 Emerging Showcase, featuring @bonfireradicals, @ruminamusic and @gemmathepoet on Fri 26 June, 7:45pm in The Box
🎤 @lukecombstribute on Fri 26 June, 8pm in Derby Hall
🎶 🪈 John McCusker Trio with @johnmccuskermusic, @samkellysings, @tobyshaermusic on Sat 27 June, 8pm

Join us for a different kind of festival. Closer to the music. Where local matters. Where everyone belongs.

🎟️ Tickets available via our website!

@thenationallottery @musicvenuetrust

#EverywhereAtOnce #BecauseOfYou

We’re excited to be part of Everywhere At Once powered by The National Lottery this June 🎶✨.

Taking place from 26-28 June, it’s the UK’s biggest music festival on your doorstep with 1200+ gigs, 500+ venues, 1 weekend. As part of the festival, we have some exciting events at The Met:

🎻🎸 Emerging Showcase, featuring @bonfireradicals, @ruminamusic and @gemmathepoet on Fri 26 June, 7:45pm in The Box
🎤 @lukecombstribute on Fri 26 June, 8pm in Derby Hall
🎶 🪈 John McCusker Trio with @johnmccuskermusic, @samkellysings, @tobyshaermusic on Sat 27 June, 8pm

Join us for a different kind of festival. Closer to the music. Where local matters. Where everyone belongs.

🎟️ Tickets available via our website!

@thenationallottery @musicvenuetrust

#EverywhereAtOnce #BecauseOfYou

We’re excited to be part of Everywhere At Once powered by The National Lottery this June 🎶✨.

Taking place from 26-28 June, it’s the UK’s biggest music festival on your doorstep with 1200+ gigs, 500+ venues, 1 weekend. As part of the festival, we have some exciting events at The Met:

🎻🎸 Emerging Showcase, featuring @bonfireradicals, @ruminamusic and @gemmathepoet on Fri 26 June, 7:45pm in The Box
🎤 @lukecombstribute on Fri 26 June, 8pm in Derby Hall
🎶 🪈 John McCusker Trio with @johnmccuskermusic, @samkellysings, @tobyshaermusic on Sat 27 June, 8pm

Join us for a different kind of festival. Closer to the music. Where local matters. Where everyone belongs.

🎟️ Tickets available via our website!

@thenationallottery @musicvenuetrust

#EverywhereAtOnce #BecauseOfYou

Don’t just take our word for it… 🌟 Audiences are LOVING The Enormous Turnip!

Catch The Enormous Turnip at the MET Theatre in Bury on 27th May

🎟️ Grab your tickets via @themetbury to see what everyone’s talking about

📸 Photos by Mark Morreau

#audiencereviews #livetheatre #familyshows #glowingfeedback #fypage

Don’t just take our word for it… 🌟 Audiences are LOVING The Enormous Turnip!

Catch The Enormous Turnip at the MET Theatre in Bury on 27th May

🎟️ Grab your tickets via @themetbury to see what everyone’s talking about

📸 Photos by Mark Morreau

#audiencereviews #livetheatre #familyshows #glowingfeedback #fypage

Don’t just take our word for it… 🌟 Audiences are LOVING The Enormous Turnip!

Catch The Enormous Turnip at the MET Theatre in Bury on 27th May

🎟️ Grab your tickets via @themetbury to see what everyone’s talking about

📸 Photos by Mark Morreau

#audiencereviews #livetheatre #familyshows #glowingfeedback #fypage

Get A Round In is back this Friday 15 May! Join us for an evening of live, original music and storytelling featuring three singer-songwriters in true Nashville style writer's round 🎶🎤

Hosted by Manchester-based singer-songwriter @benpwilliams, also joining us is:

@fromagefraser, raw, restless and emotionally fearless, her live shows are intimate yet powerful.
@seamus_og_music, an emerging force within the contemporary folk scene, drawing deeply from his family’s rich musical heritage and strong Irish roots.

🎟️ Tickets are just £10, book your place on our website!

Never mind the Met Gala...
The Enormous Turnip is heading to The MET, Bury on Wednesday, 27th May.

We’d love to see you there – bring the whole family!

🎟️ Tickets via @metbury

#METGala #METBury #Puppets #Livetheatre #Familyshows

Once upon a time in the Wild, Wild, North West... a milkmaid wished upon a star, that she might become a real boy 🤠

A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny begins its UK Tour in Manchester next week, 14 May at Waterside Arts.

★★★★★ - “A show that deserves to be seen” - Raccordo Sullosguardo (Italian Journalist)

★★★★ - “It’s incredible that the show is so light-hearted and fun, trans joy is a revolutionary act after all” - @ndsreview

All dates, tickets and info via the 🔗 in bio.

UK TOUR DATES:
14 May - @watersidearts Sale, Manchester
19 May - @thestrawyardberwick Berwick
22 May - @theliverooms Chester
29 May - @ymaarlein Pontypridd, Wales
30 May - @themetbury Bury
10 Jun - @tomthumbtheatre Margate
13 Jun - @artsattheofs Oxford
18 Jun - @barnsleycivic Barnsley
19 Jun - @unity_theatre Liverpool
20 Jun, 21 Jun - @ojstheatre Birmingham

#ANTHMusical #UKTheatre #UKTour

This May's half-term drama day is packed with games, storytelling, acting, music and dancing for a fun-filled, pirate-themed adventure! 🎶🏴‍☠️💫 For children aged 5–11, our creative drama day on Tuesday 26 May offers the opportunity to create and perform original scenes, develop theatre skills and build confidence. Bring your ideas to life as we transform into pirates in search of hidden treasure!

Our half-term drama days are perfect for children to explore creativity and make friends in an inclusive environment 🌟

📅 Tuesday 26 May, 10am–4pm
🎟️ Spaces are limited to just 20 children, so be sure to book early to secure your place on our website!

📅 Save the date!

Bury BID Comic Con returns on Sunday 28 June 2026 🎉

Get ready for a FREE, town centre-wide celebration of pop culture, taking over Bury with themed zones, special guests, cosplay, comics, film, TV and more.

More details coming soon…

👉 For more information: www.discoverbury.co.uk

👉 Follow @DiscoverBury for updates

#BuryBIDComicCon2026