What's on near Levenshulme Old Library
The Whitworth showcases one of contemporary art’s most unruly imaginations as 2024 Turner Prize nominee Delaine Le Bas arrives with a major solo exhibition.
Free entry
Yuki Kihara reframes Pacific imagery through Fa’afafine voices, creating lush, critical artworks that unsettle long-standing colonial assumptions.
Free entry
One of London’s most hyped bands of the last few years, Bar Italia are playing Band on the Wall in support of their latest album, Some Like It Hot.
From £19.45
Epic architecture, hidden green spaces and ideas that changed the world. Explore the rich history of achievement at The University of Manchester.
From £20.00
Take a walking tour of both Alexandra Park and wider Whalley Range, uncovering the tales that lie within its mighty buildings, its churches and its people.
From £20.00
The RNCM launches its second Inspirational Artists series, spotlighting a huge range of touring musicians and ensembles, each bringing something unique to the stage.
From £12.50
A river, abused and neglected, speaks back through an interactive sound installation and sound walk by Maya Chowdhry.
Free entry
Explore the incredible history behind one of Britain’s grandest and most storied commercial buildings: Manchester’s Grade II listed Kimpton Clocktower Hotel.
From £25.00Where to go near Levenshulme Old Library
Cosy, colourful bar in Levenshulme. Station Hop is an independent tap house and bottle shop, located close to Levenshulme station.
Now in a new, improved location, Isca Wines is still the heart of wine and small plates in Levenshulme.
Bankley Studios and Gallery is an artist-run space in Levenshume, with a gallery and over 30 studios, with regular exhibitions and open studio weekends.
Home of six real ales, coffee house, art gallery, live music, Verbose spoken word, pop-up pizza…
High-quality Italian food in Levenshulme, with friendly staff and an ever-changing but always excellent menu.
Jandol is a Lebanese restaurant in Levenshulme, serving up stunning food with a warm welcome.
One of the best in the city, Levenshulme Market brings new businesses, arts and lots of delicious food to a carpark in Levenshulme on a weekly basis.
Gaijin Dumpling House serves up steamed dumplings and innovative versions of classic East Asian dishes.
Levenshulme’s Sips & Dips serves up excellent Lebanese food at pocket-friendly prices.
Station South is a cycle cafe, bar, bike workshop and urban garden based in Levenshulme, based on the site of an old railway station.
Eye-catching banqueting hall in Levenshulme, with a wide-ranging buffet showcasing freshly-prepared Indian and Pakistani cuisine.
This indie bookseller is run by husband-and-wife team Ian and Suzy out of Levenshulme Old Police Station.
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