Kinofilm Festival returns for a bumper 15th edition, with 45 film screenings, education events, parties and galas. Attendees can sample over 250 short films from around the world across special categories and themed programmes. Whether you are into drama, experimental, animation or just wonderful new ideas and uniques stories from around the world, there should be something for everyone in this nine day short film extravaganza.
The Playhouse Theatre, originally known as the Hulme Hippodrome opened its doors on 6 October 1902. In 2018, the historic venue was relaunched as a community arts centre by NIAMOS – a collective of artists, musicians and local residents.
Clay studio was founded in 2016 to provide a dedicated workshop for new graduates, hobby ceramicists and experienced makers. The studio also offers a range of classes for students of all abilities.
Venture Arts is a progressive visual arts charity based in Hulme, Manchester, with a small exhibition space. It works alongside learning disabled artists to create and show exciting new collaborative visual artwork.
Not-for-profit enterprise with shop and green space, and regular events.
A small theatre space run by Sustained Theatre Up North, housed within Z-arts in Hulme, Manchester.
Z-arts was formed in 2000 as a ‘creative space for young people’ with a priority on providing participatory activity.
Birley is Manchester Met’s world-class centre for Education and Health Professionals and the university’s flagship community campus.
Hope Direct is run by a charity that raises money for vulnerable children in Sierra Leone and Cameroon
STEAM focused – pub, hub and event space, food, local ale, recording studio, rehearsal room, urban farm + micro-brewery. Food served 11.30am-3pm and 5-10pm.
Manchester Metropolitan University Students’ Union building houses a bar and various other facilities for students and staff.
Manchester School of Art’s Holden Gallery at Manchester Metropolitan University, offers an ongoing programme of exhibitions that are open free to the public.
The Manchester School of Art, of which the Holden Gallery is a part, is a beautiful neo-Gothic building that’s part of MMU’s All Saints campus.
Widescreen Weekend returns with a programme of cinematic classics and exciting modern films.
from £60
This October CULTPLEX is dedicating the entire month to scaring you silly.
from £6
Cultplex know you like scary movies, which is why they’ve lined up four of them to kick off their spooky season this October.
from £20.00
The BFI London Film Festival comes to Manchester, inviting you to experience the world’s best new films.
from £11.15
Grimmfest, Manchester’s annual festival of horror, cult and fantastic film returns to Odeon Great Northern this October.
from £35
Brand new this year, The Bay International Film Festival is set to delight movie buffs from Morecambe and beyond.
from £5.00
York’s Aesthetica Short Film Festival returns for 2023 with films, VR and a brand new Games Lab.
from £28
Manchester Animation Festival returns with a sprawling programme designed to appeal to animation professionals, enthusiasts and fans alike.
from £6
School's back and we're heading towards autumn! Here are some of the best family friendly events and activities to keep the kids busy.
From post punk legends to the leading lights of modern shoegaze, read about the most exciting artists playing in Manchester and the North this autumn.
We’re crowning October the month of painting prizes! From Birkenhead to Huddersfield, biennials are showcasing the best of contemporary painting.
The best new venues and revamped food and drink menus in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.
With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Get inspired to make the most of autumn with day trips, pumpkin carving and ghosts in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
Halloween's on the horizon, but there are some big film festivals to dive into first.