MMU Birley Campus
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Birley is Manchester Met’s world-class centre for Education and Health Professionals and the university’s flagship community campus.
What's on near MMU Birley Campus
Hospitality Action Dinner at Kimpton Clocktower
Culinary geniuses join forces to showcase the best of Northern hospitality in aid of charity.
from £135.00
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Manchester Literature Festival 2023
MLF runs from 7 to 22 October and presents inspiring live literature and spoken word from international writers and home-grown talent.
from £5.00
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DJ Gym at Hatch
Learn some DJ and production skills with DJ Gym Manchester, based in the culturally infused surrounds of Hatch.
from £269
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Golden Mummies of Egypt at Manchester Museum
It’s the summer holidays and surprise surprise, there’s a lot of rain! A good excuse to travel back in time to a world of opulence and mystery at Manchester Museum.
free entry
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Toxic at HOME
Beautiful, explosive and layered with wit, award-winning writer, actor and HIV activist, Nathaniel J Hall returns to the stage with a brand-new play.
from £11.00
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The Merchant of Venice (1936) at HOME
Following a sell-out run in March 2023, this acclaimed production – Tracy-Ann Oberman as Shylock – returns to Manchester this autumn.
from £10.00
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BFI London Film Festival 2023 at HOME
The BFI London Film Festival comes to Manchester, inviting you to experience the world’s best new films.
from £11.15
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Manchester Animation Festival 2023
Manchester Animation Festival returns with a sprawling programme designed to appeal to animation professionals, enthusiasts and fans alike.
from £6
Where to go near MMU Birley Campus
Manchester
The Holden Gallery
Manchester School of Art’s Holden Gallery at Manchester Metropolitan University, offers an ongoing programme of exhibitions that are open free to the public.
Manchester
Manchester School of Art
The Manchester School of Art, of which the Holden Gallery is a part, is a beautiful neo-Gothic building that’s part of MMU’s All Saints campus.
Manchester
MMU Student’s Union
Events venue, shop, eat and relax at MMU Student’s Union, the heart of Manchester Metropolitan University.
Manchester
MMU Student Union
Manchester Metropolitan University Students’ Union building houses a bar and various other facilities for students and staff.
Manchester
The Salutation
This traditional boozer, surrounded by imposing flats and university buildings, was taken over by Trof (of the Deaf Institute fame). The Sally, as the regulars call it, hosts an energetic, arty crowd – and its recently expanded outside area is another good reason to visit.
Oxford Road
Pavement Gallery in Manchester
Pavement Gallery is a window space on a street corner providing a highly visible stage for the display of international contemporary art.
Manchester
All Saints Library
Formerly the Sir Kenneth Green Library, All Saints Library is part of Manchester Metropolitan University.
Manchester
Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM)
Returning with live shows in September 2021, The Royal Northern College of Music is both a music venue and an academic institution for the country’s finest music students.
Manchester
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
The Principal Manchester (formerly The Palace Hotel) is one of Manchester’s most iconic buildings.
Manchester
Manchester Metropolitan University Special Collections
A hidden gem of a library and museum – a tiny treat hidden on MMU’s All Saints campus
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Family things to do in Manchester and the North
School's back and we're heading towards autumn! Here are some of the best family friendly events and activities to keep the kids busy.
Music in Manchester and the North
From post punk legends to the leading lights of modern shoegaze, read about the most exciting artists playing in Manchester and the North this autumn.
Exhibitions in Manchester and the North
We’re crowning October the month of painting prizes! From Birkenhead to Huddersfield, biennials are showcasing the best of contemporary painting.
Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
The best new venues and revamped food and drink menus in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.
Literature Events in Manchester and the North
With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
Theatre in Manchester and the North
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North
Get inspired to make the most of autumn with day trips, pumpkin carving and ghosts in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
Cinema in Manchester and the North
Halloween's on the horizon, but there are some big film festivals to dive into first.