*** 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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September 2020
Afternoon Tea with The Jersey Boys at The Monastery 1pm Show
'Organised Fun' proudly present Afternoon Tea with The Jersey Boys at The Monastery, Manchester. Join us for the ultimate afternoon tea experience in the beautiful surroundings of The Monastery, Manchester- known as the Taj Mahal of the North. Featuring a live performance from the cheeky and charming West End leading...
September 26 2020
12:30 PM—3:00 PM /
From £35
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Afternoon Tea with The Jersey Boys at The Monastery 5pm Show
'Organised Fun' proudly present Afternoon Tea with The Jersey Boys at The Monastery, Manchester. Join us for the ultimate afternoon tea experience in the beautiful surroundings of The Monastery, Manchester- known as the Taj Mahal of the North. Featuring a live performance from the cheeky and charming West End leading...
September 26 2020
4:30 PM—7:00 PM /
From £35
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October 2020
Gospel Afternoon Tea at The Monastery
RETURNING DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND AFTER FIVE SELL-OUT SHOWS! Join the Manchester Show Choir and special guests for our popular Gospel Afternoon Tea at the beautiful Gorton Monastery. Over 50 singers will perform gospel and pop hits as you enjoy a decadent afternoon tea in the beautiful surroundings of the Gorton Monastery....
October 10 2020
12:30 PM—3:00 PM /
From £37.50
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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’...
October 27 2020
10:30 AM—3:00 PM /
£36
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November 2020
Gospel Afternoon Tea at The Monastery
RETURNING DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND AFTER FIVE SELL-OUT SHOWS! Join the Manchester Show Choir and special guests for our popular Gospel Afternoon Tea at the beautiful Gorton Monastery. Over 50 singers will perform gospel and pop hits as you enjoy a decadent afternoon tea in the beautiful surroundings of the Gorton Monastery....
November 28 2020
12:30 PM—3:00 PM /
From £37.50
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Queen by Candlelight
A message from the producers of Tightrope Productions: As it stands, this event has not been cancelled or rescheduled. We are awaiting further information from the government on any extensions of the lockdown period. If we are unable to proceed with this event, we will reschedule to a later date...
November 28 2020
7:30 PM—10:00 PM /
From £22.50
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January 2021
Afternoon Tea with The Rat Pack at The Monastery
'Organised Fun' proudly present 'Afternoon Tea with The Rat Pack at The Monastery', Manchester. The Rat Pack – Swingin’ at the Sands! Do you desire style and panache of a bygone era? Truly emulating the ‘Kings of Cool’, The Rat Pack, Swingin’ at the Sands, will bring flair and class...
January 30 2021
12:30 PM—3:00 PM /
From £35
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Afternoon Tea with The Rat Pack at The Monastery
'Organised Fun' proudly present 'Afternoon Tea with The Rat Pack at The Monastery', Manchester. The Rat Pack – Swingin’ at the Sands! Do you desire style and panache of a bygone era? Truly emulating the ‘Kings of Cool’, The Rat Pack, Swingin’ at the Sands, will bring flair and class...
January 30 2021
12:30 PM—3:00 PM /
From £35
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Please keep checking this page as we are updating frequently with details of new events.