Centenary Building
Creative TouristVisit now
Centenary Building
One of The University of Salford’s School of Arts and Media facilities. The Centenary Building won the RIBA Award and Stirling Prize in 1996 and the Civic Trust Award in 1997.
What's on near Centenary Building
–
Pests at The Kings Arms
Wisteria Theatre Company bring a punch-packing debut to Salford. Vivienne Franzmann’s raw, claustrophobic drama about sisterhood and survival.
From £5.00
Until
Cocktail Tasting Masterclass at The Botanist
You can get the behind the bar and mix with the best of them in a cocktail making masterclass from The Botanist on Deansgate.
From £39.95
Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx in Manchester
Explore the ways in which Manchester helped shape and reinforce the ideas of the fathers of communism, Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx.
From £20.00
Until
Artist Social with Factory International
Artist Social for all creatives at any stage for their career to network, mingle and connect with Factory International.
–
Marina Abramović: Balkan Erotic Epic at Aviva Studios
Marina Abramović brings her most ambitious work yet – a raw, ritualistic epic exploring desire, mortality and sacred eroticism.
From £10.00
Fat Dog at Aviva Studios
On the Day of the Dead, South London’s Fat Dog bring their wired, theatrical electro-punk to their biggest stage yet.
From £25
Until
Factory International Membership
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
From £45.00Where to go near Centenary Building
Salford
Old Pint Pot
This lively spot could be considered a jack of all trades – pub, restaurant, events space and live music venue.
Chapel Street
St. Philip’s Church Salford
One of Salford’s finest churches and also, unusually, a live music venue
Salford
GK Gallery
This Chapel Street gallery and tea room hosts 8-12 week long exhibitions giving emerging artists a chance to showcase their work.
Manchester
Vero Moderno
Taste the ultimate in authentic Italian cuisine at Vero Moderno.
Chapel Street
The New Oxford
Small, perfectly formed, the newly-reopened New Oxford packs a real-ale punch.
Chapel Street
The Deli Llama
A great little cafe where you’ll find good food and excellent Jazz.
Salford
The Storm Cone, Peel Park
The Storm Cone is a digital artwork and soundscape by artist Laura Daly and composer Lucy Pankhurst, which simulates lost park bandstands and explores their forgotten histories.
Chapel Street
Islington Mill
A former cotton spinning mill, Islington Mill in Manchester now houses artists’ studios, galleries, a recording studio, a nightclub, cafe and B&B.
Manchester
Salford Museum and Art Gallery
Salford Museum and Art Gallery is a friendly city museum close to Peel Park with special appeal to families; the highlight is Lark Hill Place, a charming Victorian Street installation.
Salford
Caustic Coastal
Caustic Coastal is a gallery, artist studios and independent art label based in Salford, working as a curatorial platform for artists.
Manchester
7 Spot Pottery
Part of Salford Makers, 7 Spot is a 360 square foot ceramics studio offering classes and workshops as well as studio space for members.
Chapel Street
Salford Makers
Salford Makers are a collective of artists, designers, educators and makers based at Islington Mill in Salford.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Theatre this month bursts with contrasts - from bold new writing and Black History Month highlights to contemporary arts and reimagined classics.
Exhibitions in the North
Galleries in the North are far from spooky this October - instead you'll find tactile sculptures, plant magic and curatorial experiments.
Cinema in the North
A host of Halloween horrors, experimental shorts, plus pioneering black British cinema make our October Cinema Guide.
Music in the North
Noise, excess and immediacy. From New York’s experimental underground to the most vital sounds of local scenes, autumn gigs are coming in heavy.
Food and Drink in the North
Take some eating-out tips from our October guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Tours and Activities in the North
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
Literature Events in the North
One to add to your TBR pile, our latest round-up is a bumper edition and features some amazing events in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and beyond...