Susie Stubbs

This autumn sees the UK’s first ever Women in Comedy Festival – with over 100 events in 15 venues across Manchester. Celebrating all things funny and female, this brand new...

Join guide Kate Dibble on a special Fashion’s Night Out tour that gets close up and personal to the fabric of Manchester. This tour begins on the fashionable streets of the...

A literary conversation between Jeanette Winterson and the American artist and author of The Time Traveller’s Wife. Acclaimed author and Professor of Creative Writing at Manchester University’s Centre for New...

Artist Martin John Callanan, whose work features in IWM North’s latest exhibition, brings a special performance to the museum – featuring a town crier. Set against the backdrop of Daniel...

Ten hardworking cyclists and a slightly less hardworking audience tune in to a pedal-powered cinema at Greengate Square. On Saturday 12 October, Salford’s newest public space hosts a cycle-powered cinema....

The most infamous incident in British politics has long inspired artists – as a fascinating guided walk and BBC Philharmonic concert show. The Peterloo Massacre was one of the most...

Discover more about one of modern literature’s most beloved books in a night of literature and jazz. What inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald to write The Great Gatsby? And how did...

Emmanuel Jal, a South Sudanese musician, former child soldier and humanitarian advocate for social justice and human rights, talks and performs at IWM North. Raised in South Sudan as a...

World record BMXer Matti Hemmings turns Salford’s newest public space – Greengate Square – into a work of art. Salford’s newest public square – Greengate Square, sitting just across the...

Hey! Manchester provides the chance to catch pop-up sets from secret bands in unusual locations, specially for the Manchester Weekender. Taking in the sights and sounds of one of Manchester’s...

A Sunday afternoon session of live DJs, music, personal stories and talks to celebrate MDMA’s music history-led exhibition at The Lowry. Spend your Sunday afternoon in good musical company, as Manchester District...

Collectable contemporary art and ceramics in a penthouse setting. A selling exhibition (and guided tour) from thefestivalgallery.com. At home with art presents a rare opportunity to see collectable modern art in...