West Africa in Manchester: Fabric, Patterns and Design

Join the Portico Library for a mindful days of workshops and intriguing evenings of talks with artists, curators and researchers.

A fascinating archival exhibition uncovers the forgotten stories of people who have helped shape The Portico Library’s 220-year history.

A real city centre hinterland, Cheetham Hill comes loaded with incredible stories and heritage. This tour places you at the heart of it all.

Green Walk Open House transforms a Whalley Range street into a community arts trail, with residents hosting nearly 50 artists in their homes.

One of the country’s foremost festivals showcasing new and emerging talent, Sounds From The Other City is back over Early May Bank Holiday.

Belle Chen drifts through imagined landscapes, blending piano, electronics and improvisation into something at once precise and mysterious.

If Return to the Forest opens up a world where objects come to life, this family workshop offers a chance to step into that process yourself.

Olga Kaleta’s surreal dark comedy explores mental health, identity and recovery in the context of aworld where fear is starting to look like common sense.

A solo show where a Belfast childhood collides with adult life, balancing humour, care and the long shadow of political conflict.

We speak to the creative team behind Return to the Forest – a puppetry and dance show that insists young audiences deserve the same artistic ambition as anyone else.