Street crime. Body snatchers. Theatre ghosts. And a date with the Devil himself.

Street crime. Body snatchers. Theatre ghosts. And a date with the Devil himself.

Discover a different side to the Manchester you know this Halloween as we uncover the darker stories hiding beneath the city’s industrial past. From Victorian street crime and the grisly business of body snatching to mysterious deaths, infamous rumours and ghostly theatre residents, this 1.5 hour walking tour reveals the people, places and stories that have given Manchester its darker reputation.

Step back into industrial-era Manchester and hear tales of the criminals and characters who once stalked its streets, including some lesser-known cases involving the Manchester Body Snatchers. Then delve into the infamous rumours surrounding the mysterious ‘Manchester Pusher’, a figure blamed for a series of unexplained incidents and deaths. Discover iconic resident ghosts said to haunt Manchester’s theatres, including a date with the Devil himself.

Tour highlights:

Industrial-era street crime: Discover the criminals and crimes of Victorian Manchester.

The Manchester Body Snatchers: Uncover some of the lesser-known stories behind grave robbing and the demand for bodies.

The ‘Manchester Pusher’: Explore the infamous rumours surrounding this mysterious figure.

Manchester’s theatre ghosts: Meet the iconic spirits said to still haunt the city’s historic theatres.

Chetham’s Library: Explore one of Manchester’s most atmospheric historic buildings.

A date with the Devil: Finish the tour with a suitably sinister supernatural story.

Much more!

Details:

📅 30th & 31st Oct & 2026

⏰ 7pm

📍main entrance of Manchester Central Library

⏱️ 1.5 hours

💷 £15 per person

Only for adults ages 16+ & dogs are welcome!

Description supplied by the event organiser.