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Unmissable things to do in Manchester and the North
Discover acclaimed music and stand-out exhibitions, groundbreaking theatre, family, cinema and literary events in Manchester and throughout the North.
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Yorkshire Sculpture International 2021
The second edition of Yorkshire Sculpture International – the UK’s largest dedicated sculpture festival – opens this summer.
Carcanet online book launch: Records Of An Incitement To Silence by Gregory Woods
Celebrate the launch of Records Of An Incitement To Silence, the new Carcanet collection by poet and cultural historian Gregory Woods, and his sixth, with a live online reading hosted by poet Richard Scott.
Henry Normal in conversation online
Join Henry Normal online every Wednesday from 14 July to 1 September as he chats and shares poems with award-winning wordsmiths from Salford’s Flapjack Press.
Fly On The Wall Press showcase at Blackwell’s Manchester
Manchester-based not-for-profit publisher Fly On The Wall Press has teamed up with Blackwell’s Manchester to present this showcase of three exciting local authors, David Hartley, Louise Finnigan and Tina Tamsho-Thomas, who will be reading from their latest releases.
CANCELLED: Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland at Homeground
CANCELLED: We’re thrilled that a new adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s fantastical story will play in the open air in Manchester this summer. Perfect.
Refloresta! Maria Nepomuceno at The Portico Library in Manchester
The Portico Library presents an installation of immersive sculptural and textile works by world-renowned Brazilian artist Maria Nepomuceno.
British Textile Biennial 2021 – across Pennine Lancashire
British Textiles Biennial 2021 has an impressive list of headliners, including Maxine Peake, Lubaina Himid and fashion designer Patrick Grant.
Use Hearing Protection: The Early Years of Factory Records at the Science and Industry Museum
Use Hearing Protection tells the story of Factory Records’ formative years from 1978-1982, when the label made waves with its innovative work in music, technology and design.
Just So Festival
Just So Festival is back with bang for 2021 – promising a jolly knees up which is sure to entertain the entire family.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea and The Adventures of Mog the Forgetful Cat
Discover the magical world of Judith Kerr’s books and learn more about the life of their legendary author in this eagerly awaited exhibition.
A Week with PINS from Brighter Sound
Brighter Sound are offering the chance for early career musicians aged 16-24 to spend a week creating, learning and collaborating with PINS.
A Lovely Word outdoors and online
A Lovely Word join forces with the Unusual Art Sourcing Company for two one-off specials taking spoken word outside – on Thursday 1 July at St James’ Gardens and on Thursday 5 August in Princes Park.
Grimm Tales: Witches, Wolves, Fairies and Frogs at Williamson Park
The shades and glades of Williamson Park will provide an atmospheric setting for this magical outdoor show.
Dino Kingdom
Calling archaeologists big and small! Dino Kingdom is taking over Wythenshawe Park and promises a meander with a difference. Take in an incredible 100 towering, roaring prehistoric beasts with your little ones in this one-of-a-kind magical kingdom.
Summer Reading Challenge with Manchester Libraries
Manchester Libraries invite all four to eleven year olds to join the free Summer Reading Challenge running for six weeks through the summer holidays, until 18 September.
Culture Guides
Cinema in Manchester and the North
Hong Kong classics, a John Carpenter marathon and an obscene midnight movie masterpiece all feature in this month’s cinema guide.
Exhibitions
Tales of antiquity, cloud gazing, and a return to the forest all feature among this month’s hand-picked selection of exhibition highlights.
Literature
As August approaches, the literature scene is promising some hot events, both online and in real life: with book launches, short story showcases, regular poetry chats, live readings and even an exhibition of word art…
Classical Music in Manchester and the North
We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester and the north.
Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
A guide to Food and Drink in Manchester and the North, including plenty of new bars and restaurants and exciting new menus from old favourites.
Online events
Discover the best things to do online from the organisations we love in Manchester and the North.
Tours and Activities
Summer is here and we’re so excited to be out in the world touring, making, playing and doing all the things Manchester and the North has to offer.
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