Sarah-Clare Conlon

Lara Williams reads from her debut short story collection Treats and also perhaps her novel-in-progress at the latest outing of erratically regular suburban spoken word showcase The Word, hosted by the inimitable Fat Roland.

Hidden away under Manchester Cathedral’s Hanging Bridge you will find author find Paul Dobraszczyk ready to unravel the knotted history of the city’s underground tunnels, canals,air raid shelters and dwellings.

The Centre for New Writing at the University of Manchester will be launching the Anthology of New Writing from the Masters Class of 2015/16.

Waterstones welcome Jay McInerney to Manchester. His acclaimed novels include his debut, ‘Bright Lights, Big City’. At this special event to mark the publication of his latest work, ‘Bright, Precious Days’.

From national newspapers to novels, fanzines to podcasts, if football journalism gives you a kick, then this week-long exploration of the beautiful game is for you.

Now in its 20th year, Manchester Literature Festival is presenting a special programme of summer events.

Direct from the National Portrait Gallery, London, Vogue 100: A Century of Style is a major exhibition celebrating 100 years of cutting-edge fashion, beauty and portrait photography by British Vogue. Free entry