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.
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.
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.
Manchester School of Art’s Holden Gallery at Manchester Metropolitan University, offers an ongoing programme of exhibitions that are open free to the public.
Events venue, shop, eat and relax at MMU Student’s Union, the heart of Manchester Metropolitan University.
Meet new people, explore contemporary cultural works and learn about Jewish culture with Jewish Culture Club at Manchester Jewish Museum.
free entry
The 30th ¡Viva! Spanish & Latin American Festival includes features and short films, UK premieres, and filmmaker Q&As from across the world.
from £5.95
Five 80s horror classics, one mystery screening and a few surprises. Will you make it through the Celluloid Screams All-Nighter?
from £20.00
Showroom celebrate the work of Ryan Gosling with eight films to take you beyond Barbie.
from £7.80
HOME celebrate the golden age of Ealing Studios and the great works of British cinema created there in the 1940s and 1950s.
from £7.95
Be transported back to 15th-century Andalucia for a screening of a concert play tackling stories around integration, love, heritage and racial identity. Part of Manchester Jewish Museum’s Synagogue Scratch Season.
from £10.00
GASP! Horror Film Festival returns to Manchester’s CULTPLEX bigger and better, with a full weekend of scary movies from underrepresented voices.
from £5.00
From creative adventures, museum experiences and spectacular theatre, check out what's on for the family in Manchester and the north.
From spotlights on indie presses to big hitters brought to you by the bookshops, festivals and libraries, you'll find plenty to whet your wordy whistle this month.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.