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
Michaela Yearwood-Dan’s first UK institutional exhibition layers painting, ceramics and sound to explore liberation across personal and institutional histories.
Free entry
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
The Untold Orchestra bring musical theatre hits to RNCM’s Young Explorers, opening orchestral music into something looser, more collective and fun.
From £8.00
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
Explore the incredible history behind one of Britain’s grandest and most storied commercial buildings: Manchester’s Grade II listed Kimpton Clocktower Hotel.
From £25.00
A woman falls in love with a vacuum in this raw, strange and tragi-comic exploration of coercive control and obsession.
From £13.00
Cloudwater is a jewel in Manchester’s local brewery crown. Join them for a brewery tour and tasting at the Unit 9 Taproom.
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.
The Antiques Village in Levenshulme is a regional hypermarket where many dealers buy and sell antiques, pre-war and vintage furniture, fireplaces and collectables.
Culture Guides
Dark comedy, visceral dance theatre, Fringe hits and open-air performances on a railway viaduct - try something new this season.
From manifesto-wielding DJs to bands blurring gigs with performance art, our music guide is newly stocked with artists who see live music as a place for risk.
It’s the early-May edition of the Food and Drink Guide and here's where to eat and drink while living out your warm-weather dreams.
We’ve got five new Manchester exhibitions this month, from thought-provoking photography to environmental art and community-led projects.
Whether you’re after storybook theatre, museum wanderings or illusion-bending play spaces, there’s plenty to keep curiosity ticking through winter and beyond.
There's no shortage of great films out at the moment, whether you're looking for the latest blockbuster, that hot arthouse flick fresh from Cannes or a cosy classic.
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.