11 Jun
Rich in culture, the vibrant and lively city of Manchester can be your next cultural tour in Europe. There are various cultural venues in the city. Each venue is unique for local performances and style. If you are a travel junkie, you will not like to miss the venues that have gained reputable names for different types of performances – from film screenings to dance performances and concerts.
Chinese Arts Centre:
The city of Manchester is home to the second largest Chinese community in the whole of United Kingdom. Chinese Arts Centre is built to exhibit and showcase the talent of Chinese people. It constantly works on their development. Visiting Chinese Arts Centre will bring to your notice some of the finest Chinese works. You cannot stop yourself from admiring the modern as well as contemporary art creation. Take a relaxing stroll through various galleries, make a stop at several Chinese tea stalls in the Tea House or just browse through the book shops, you are never going to get bored.
Royal Exchange:
Once a renowned spot for concert performances in the seventeenth century, the Royal Exchange turned into a famous theatre in the year 1972. The theatre boasts as many as seven hundred seats; thus becoming the largest theatre in the country. If you have interests in plays and dramas and want to watch in style with luxury, this place is definitely recommended. You can watch a Shakespearean play or a political play or anything related music. Besides that the Royal Exchange hosts readings, discussions and concerts every now and then.
Bridgewater Hall:
The Bridgewater Hall or the Halle Orchestra is a world famous orchestra. It is further regarded as one of the two most prominent orchestras in the whole of the United Kingdom. The hall is pretty big that hosts choral concerts, rock shows, Gershwin musicals, operas and ballets from time to time.
Manchester Central:
Manchester Central is a well-known venue for indoor sporting events, concerts and exhibitions.
The Lowry Theatre:
Don’t get confused with the Lowry Hotel. The Lowry is a curvaceous or round-like theatre and gallery located on the banks of the Salford Quays. Explore the galleries. Each gallery is blended with unique collection of works and enjoys natural light and plenty of space. You will mostly come across some of the finest works of L.S. Lowry. He was a famous British artist. He came to fame by creating enigmatic drawings and ghostly figures.