Explore Manchester’s incredible music history with Jonathan Schofield on a cool, in-person walking tour! 5.30-7pm on Thu 1 Oct & 19 Nov

Join us at 5.30-7pm on Thu 1 Oct & Thu 19 Nov - £20 pp, under 12s join free.

A TUNEFUL swoop through the popular music scene of the city from the 1960s to the present day, examining the huge range of inspirational sounds that have shaken the musical world. This tour follows a route past the venues and locations that formed the backdrop to the city’s lyrical legacy. The tour has the best stories and anecdotes of any of the music tours and ones that will move and amuse in equal measure. Of course, there will be samples of the city’s musical story to enjoy as we walk and every guest upon booking will receive a playlist so they can get in the mood before they join. None of Manchester’s famous bands and acts will be missed, there’ll be surprises too and pointers to new bands.

Expect The Smiths, The Bee Gees, The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Oasis, New Order, Joy Division, 10cc, The Hollies, James, The Fall, Elbow, John Cooper Clarke and more.

Tickets: £20. Under 12s free

Meet: The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley St, Manchester M2 3WS.

Finish: The Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Peter Street, Manchester M2 5GP

Duration: One hour and forty minutes

Fully accessible

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