The first public screening of 4 short films produced by MA History students at the University of Manchester on the theme of ‘Migration’, hosted by Professor of Public History Michael Wood.
Manchester Museum explores the concept of ‘wild’ nature as a means of tackling the climate and biodiversity crisis in a new exhibition.
free entry
Manchester Museum opened The Study on 11 September 2015. A reworking of the entire top floor of its historic Grade II*-listed building, The Study has been reimagined as a space designed to spark wonder, curiosity and a passion for research in all of its visitors.
Leading academic bookshop and cafe based at the University of Manchester.
The Astronomer is an exclusive dining space on the 35th floor of Vita Living North on the new Circle Square Development.
Large lecture theatre in The University of Manchester.
The North West’s first public poetry library, Manchester Poetry Library opened in 2020 at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Utility Gift Shop on Oxford Road is all about products that are new, unique, quirky and cool. High street shopping at its best.
San Carlo Fumo may be part of a chain, but it doesn’t feel like it. Right at the top of Oxford Road, it’s lavishly decorated and specialises in cicchetti, or Italian small plates.
Situated on Oxford Road, BrewDog Manchester Outpost is a great spot to enjoy tasty BrewDog beers and a wide-spread guest selection.
Kro Bar, Manchester is an independent pub and music venue housed (somewhat ironically) in the former Temperance Society building.
The Royal Northern College of Music is both a music venue and an academic institution for the country’s finest music students.
Celebrating its 200th year in 2024, The University of Manchester is the largest single-site university in the UK, and boasts come incredible cultural institutions, found on campus, across Manchester and…
Want Not Waste is a student-run, not-for-profit zero waste shop operating out of Academy 1 at the University of Manchester Students’ Union.
Meet new people, explore contemporary cultural works and learn about Jewish culture with Jewish Culture Club at Manchester Jewish Museum.
free entry
This October CULTPLEX is dedicating the entire month to scaring you silly.
from £6.5
Showroom’s Black History Month programming features a selection of films and events built around the theme ‘Intergenerational Fusion: Empowering Black Minds’.
from £5
The BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express is brimming with the world’s best new films, series and immersive storytelling – and everyone is invited.
from £7.95
FilmFear is back as HOME team up with Film4 for another season of new and classic scary movies, premieres and events.
from £7.95
Sheffield’s horror film festival returns with cult horror and brand new premieres.
from £12
Organist Darius Battiwalla and RNCM students perform a live improvised soundtrack to accompany two of silent cinema’s most iconic comedy films.
from £12.00
This Halloween, Pictureville presents Fatal Femmes – a series of spooky screenings paying tribute to women in horror.
from £6.00
Our reading matter lately has included lots of festival programmes, with Manchester Literature Festival already underway and Litfest in Lancaster due to start very soon.
Autumn's packed with arts and cultural fun for families. Read our latest picks, from theatrical classics to interactive activities.
From DIY gigs to blockbuster multi-media events, we’ve covered the lot in our latest round-up of unmissable live music.
Experimental performance, Halloween-themed cabaret and an eclectic selection of dance all take top spots in our new guide.
Autumn may just be the best season for new exhibitions - this month's guide has it all, from Turner Prize nominees to joyful ceramics.
A host of Halloween horrors, London Film Festival in Manchester, plus silent movie masterpieces are amongst our highlights this month.
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.
Seek out beauty in the mundane, or seek it out in the selections of the UK's best rising visual artists in this month's Tours and Activities guide.