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The Met

Registered charity venue bringing you fantastic music, theatre, comedy, food and drink in Bury
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29/05/2026

We loved capturing these adorable moments from our recent Movers and Shakers workshops 🌟☺️

Led by the fantastic Danielle, our Movers and Shakers workshop is for children aged 1-5 and their grown ups! This fun movement-led workshop is the perfect opportunity to keep active, bond with your children and meet other parents and carers! Sessions take place every Wednesday 1.30pm-2.30pm.

Come join us at our next workshop on Wednesday 3 June, 1.30pm! Book your place on our website – tickets are just £4.50 per session.

26/05/2026

Renowned for her rich, soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting, acclaimed UK singer-songwriter Beth Rowley joins us at The Met on Saturday 30 May, with special guest Ed Blunt ✨🎤

Her latest project, Pale Jewel Volume II, revisits the music of her youth, celebrating the spirituals and americana classics that shaped her artistry. Weaving together blues, americana, and gospel spirituals, she develops a sound that is both timeless and contemporary.

📅 Sat 30 May, 8pm
🎟️ Tickets available via our website: https://ow.ly/ga2H50Z3f8a

23/05/2026

Legendary singer Tony Christie comes to The Met on Saturday 6 June with his farewell “Unplugged” tour 🎶🎤

Don't miss this last chance to see him perform his timeless hits including Is This The Way To Amarillo, Avenues and Alleyways and Walk Like A Panther!

📅 Sat 6 June, 8pm
🎟️ Tickets available from £32 via our website: https://ow.ly/kCGb50Z3b8A

22/05/2026

Epic musical parodies, dazzling vocals, comedy and unashamedly terrible puns 🌟🎭🤠

Hunter King brings his award winning, debut musical A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny to The Met next Saturday 30 May! A q***r parody epic where Disney meets Dolly Parton by way of Manchester’s gay village, the musical is inspired by Hunter’s real-life transition and the transformative power of drag.

🌈 If you're in town celebrating Bury PRIDE next weekend, why not extend the celebrations with this joy-fuelled evening performance all about self-discovery, music and expression ✨

📅 Saturday 30 May, 7:30pm
🎟️ Tickets available on our website: https://ow.ly/Z9ix50Z1vYp

20/05/2026

Experience the artistry of Otis Gibbs 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: https://ow.ly/sGkw50Z1vVP

19/05/2026

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: https://ow.ly/eBSR50Z16vi

16/05/2026

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

Singer, songwriter and guitarist James Walsh 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 Ben Ottewell 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 Ben Williams, who also hosts our Get A Round In gigs at The Met 🎤✨

🎟️ Tickets are available on our website!

15/05/2026

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 🌟

14/05/2026

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 Bonfire Radicals, Rumina and poet Gemma Lees on Fri 26 June, 7:45pm in The Box
🎤 The Luke Combs Experience Tribute Band on Fri 26 June, 8pm in Derby Hall
🎶 🪈 John McCusker Trio with John McCusker, Sam Kelly & Toby Shaer 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!

The National Lottery, Music Venue Trust

05/05/2026

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: https://ow.ly/2TkE50YUXvC

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Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

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0161 761 2216

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http://www.themet.org.uk/

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