At hcmf// 2019, London Sinfonietta unveils Homage to Bridget Riley, a new world premiere from Austrian composer Georg Freidrich Haas. Ahead of the concert, Haas discusses the influence of Riley – the abstract painter best known for pioneering optical art – on his work, as well as the intrinsic connections between her paintings and his music.
Owned by The University of Huddersfield, St Paul’s Hall is a beautifully converted Georgian church that hosts a wide variety of concerts.
Part of the University of Huddersfield’s Music Department, Phipps Hall is an intimate concert venue hosting a wide variety of musical events.
Chol Theatre are a powerfully creative company based in Huddersfield Yorkshire, but take their work all across the UK.
Based in the town centre and easily accessible, Huddersfield Art Gallery is home to an extensive and stunning collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures.
Smile Bar & Venue lives up to its name as a lively ‘jack of all trades’ in Huddersfield.
Boasting three floors of independent shops, designers, cafés and restaurants, Byram Arcade is a stunning Victorian shopping and business hub.
Hailed as the first independent, speciality coffee shop in the heart of Huddersfield, Coffeevolution is a hangout for locals of all ages.
What was once, in the 1950s, a family ran art shop, has since evolved through the generations into a successful series of galleries across the north.
Located on the ground floor of the architectural gem that is Huddersfield’s Byram Arcade, Crafty Praxis is an arts and crafts shop that celebrates the handmade and unique.
Northern Quarter in Huddersfield is a small-capacity, grassroots music venue and bar that champions everything local.
Bates Mill Photographic Studio is a creative space in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Bates Mill started life as a spinning mill founded around the turn of the century making woolen yarn. The Blending Shed is a 5,000 sq ft multi-purpose space.
Featuring over 70 events and spanning 5 months, the award-winning Muslim Arts and Culture Festival returns for 2024.
free entry
From Easter egg rolling to the 50th anniversary Caribbean Carnival, find out what’s happening in Preston this year.
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
manchester jazz festival kicks off with a FREE opening weekender, celebrating the breadth and individuality of Manchester’s home-grown scene.
free entry
Make history with the whole family in this 4-day weekend festival.
free entry
Hulme’s Green Island Festival brings a three-part series of events to Hulme Garden Centre and – new for this year – the iconic NIAMOS.
from £20.00
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
Taking place in Blackburn each year, The National Festival of Making is a unique celebration of UK making, from the kitchen table to the factory floor.
free entry
We've got lots of live literature to check out and plenty of other opportunities for writers and readers alike as the clocks go back...
Affecting contemporary performances and fresh, relevant takes on enduring classics, we pick out shows that help us scrutinise the world we live in.
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
From creative activities, poo-themed science and family theatre, check out our latest picks of fun things to do with the family.
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.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
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.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North to visit in 2024.