*** Please note, the Monastery remains temporarily closed at the moment ***
What’s on at the Monastery? Alongside our regular open days, we also run an exciting programme of events, activities, talks, concerts and performances. Use the search bar below to discover what's on and what's coming soon at The Monastery. Please be sure to check our Plan Your Visit Page for up to date information on closures of the Great Nave, and/or Cafe areas.
The Monastery aims to be open Sunday to Friday between 10am-4pm with free entry and parking. Visitors are most welcome to call in during these hours and visit the site but we cannot guarantee that the Nave will always be available. Our Cafe has relocated to the Welcome Wing and is open from 10am-4pm (Sunday-Friday).* Special Heritage & Visitor Open Days are held all year round on every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday when the Great Nave, Film Room & Shop are open between 11am and 4pm. Tours and talks, and afternoon teas in our Victorian Pantry, can also be pre-booked on these days.
A regular programme of community, health, well-being and family activities is also available for everyone to enjoy. Our affordable Community Rooms can be pre-booked for use 7 days of the week between 9am and 5.30pm.
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November 2020
Tightrope Productions Events
Tightrope Productions have organised an amazing series of events at the Monastery which all include an unforgettable afternoon tea experience in Manchester's very own Taj Mahal, The Monastery. Enjoy a luxurious afternoon tea whilst you are entertained with a fabulous performance in the magnificent setting of the Monastery Nave! For...
November 08 2020
12:30 PM—3:00 PM /
£22.50
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April 2021
Music Hall at The Monastery: Celebrating St George’s Day
Music Hall at The Monastery A St. George’s Day Special Join us at the EXCLUSIVE to Greatdays, Music Hall! Celebrate St. Georges Day the traditional way with traditional Music Hall entertainment of the 19th century at Gorton Monastery! The Music Hall tradition in the UK dates back to the 1850s. The ‘halls’...
April 20 2021
10:30 AM—3:00 PM /
£36
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May 2021
Aled Jones UK Cathedral Tour
Aled Jones UK Cathedral Tour, featuring Carly Paoli As part of his UK Cathedral Tour, Ales Jones will now be performing at the Monastery Manchester during 2022. His previously advertised 2020/2021 tour dates have been unfortunately affected by the restrictions caused by the pandemic. Aled very much regrets the postponement...
May 04 2021
7:00 PM—10:00 PM /
£25
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Don’t Panic! Dad’s Army Themed Lunch
Exclusive to Greatdays, Don’t Panic! – A Comedy Tribute to the Home Guard in the style of Dad’s Army! In World War II, with a German invasion looming, the defence of Walmington-on-Sea rests in the hands of the local bank manager and a motley collection of volunteers in the Home Guard...
May 11 2021
10:30 AM—3:00 PM /
£36
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September 2021
Don’t Panic! Dad’s Army Themed Lunch
Exclusive to Greatdays, Don’t Panic! – A Comedy Tribute to the Home Guard in the style of Dad’s Army! In World War II, with a German invasion looming, the defence of Walmington-on-Sea rests in the hands of the local bank manager and a motley collection of volunteers in the Home Guard...
September 21 2021
10:30 AM—3:00 PM /
£36
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Please keep checking this page as we are updating frequently with details of new events.