Poets & Players with Michael Symmons Roberts at The Whitworth

The Whitworth presents ‘Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970-1990’, a landmark show about women’s rebellion and creativity.

The Whitworth celebrates the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth with ‘JMW Turner: In Light and Shade’, showcasing his works on paper.

Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.

‘Jakkai Siributr: There’s no Place’ is a dazzling display of textile works by one of Southeast Asia’s leading contemporary artists.

Word Central is a long-standing live literature favourite at Central Library and features open mic performers and a special guest, brought to you by Manchester Libraries and Flapjack Press.

Throughout 2025, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is celebrating its tenth anniversary, having first opened to the public a decade ago.

Throughout 2025, the team at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is taking a deep dive into Ruth, one of the famous 19th-century author’s most shocking texts.

Every year, poet, playwright and “wordsmith at the top of his game”, Luke Wright makes and tours a new show, and this one is JOY.

For Peter Barlow’s Cigarette #47, the organising team – Tim Allen, Joey Frances and Rachel Sills – have invited Nat Raha, Nia Davies and Sam Commotion along to read.

It’s time for the inaugural set of Multilingual City Poets to pass on their crowns and sashes to the incoming cohort of talented creatives appointed by Manchester City of Literature.

Manchester’s newest library will be celebrating International Mother Language Day on Thursday 23 February with free events and refreshments provided in the library.

There’s murder and mayhem in the library! Manchester Libraries’ monthly event Crime Central welcomes new guests every month at Central Library, hosted by Rob Parker.