Cultural things to do in May 2026

Your curated guide to May's arts and culture highlights across the North West

Hope you’re enjoying the bank holiday weekend. Festival season has begun - so scroll down for three different options across the North West to add to your calendar this month, as well as the usual highlights of visual arts and performances.

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