GOOD VIBES

Charge up your spring energy with these events happening in Manchester.

BBC Philharmonic Bridgewater Hall | 18th May

Soothing tones fill Bridgewater Hall as conductor John Storgårds guides you through an evening of emotional contemplation. The evening includes pieces from Arvo Pärt (De Profundis), Sibelius (Violin Concerto), and Shostakovich (Symphony No. 13, Babi Yar). The latter of which is a grave plea against antisemitism within some of the composer’s most powerful music. Bridgewater-hall.co.uk

Chinese Tea Meditation Ceremonies by TsiaTe

Manchester Art Gallery | 22nd May

Chinese Tea Ceremony company, TsiaTe, will be hosting one of its unique, soulful meditations at Manchester Art Gallery in May. Engage in this ancient tea ceremony to unite your soul and senses in this restful practice designed to awaken your mind to the present moment. May Chen will lead the meditation and introduce you to the teas of her past and their calming significance. Tsiate.com

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Heaton Park | 10th to 11th June

Back for its 13th year is Parklife, the Manchester’s music festival of the season. Headlining acts include Aitch, The 1975, Becky Hill, and Skrillex among several other artists playing over the weekend. You can buy a weekend ticket or just go for a single day with options available to book a travel pass for a shuttle to Heaton Park, or upgrade your ticket for a VIP experience including a backdoor entrance, a 90s rave time-capsule dancefloor, and a 90s themed cocktail lounge.

Parklife.uk.com

Russell Howard

Opera House Manchester | 24th to 25th June

From TV specials, Russell Howard’s Good News and The Russell Howard Hour, the comedian is taking his self-titled tour to Manchester this spring. With a reputation for political satire and observational comedy, get ready for belly laughs and a reminder of all the joyful and bizarre parts of life. Atgtickets.com

Colour Obstacle Rush

Alexandra Park | 17th June

If you want a fun, sporty outdoor activity, then look no further than the Colour Obstacle Rush. The 5k includes inflatable obstacles to run, bounce, and crawl around while you run through colourful powdered clouds. An event for those aged 12 and up, the price of your ticket also includes a t-shirt, a personal colour packet, a fun pre-workout, and an after party.

Colorobstaclerush.co.uk