MMU Geoffrey Manton Building
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What's on near MMU Geoffrey Manton Building
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
Charlotte Wetton, Rebecca Hurst & Kirstie Millar: Emma Press showcase at Blackwell’s
University Green-based Blackwell’s Bookshop is hosting an evening of poetry with their friends at The Emma Press, an independent publishing house in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.
free entry
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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
Thomas Morris at Blackwell’s
Thomas Morris was recently heralded as one of the latest Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists cohort and his short-story collection Open Up has just been published by Faber.
from £3.00
LA Priest at YES
Same Eastgate AKA LA Priest performs at YES in support of his ocean-inspired, wobbly-pop filled third album, Fase Luna.
from £12.50
James Holden at YES
In support of his critically acclaimed new album, electronic musician and polymath James Holden plays in Manchester.
from £17.50
Where to go near MMU Geoffrey Manton Building
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
Contact Theatre
Following a major redevelopment, the iconic venue on Oxford Road will be reopening its doors to welcome the public back into the building this autumn.
Manchester
The Deaf Institute
The Deaf Institute is a vibrant gig venue and nightclub for which it is well worth taking a jaunt out of the Northern Quarter.
Manchester
Catalog Bookshop
Find Peter and his Christiania cargo bike around All Saints Park, a hop, skip and a bunnyhop from Manchester Poetry Library.
Manchester
Sandbar
Sandbar, just off Oxford Road in Manchester, is a well-loved watering hole, with a great selection of ales and some eccentric seating.
Manchester
Johnny Roadhouse
Buffeted by fried chicken outlets, legendary musical instrument emporium Johnny Roadhouse has been serving the local music community for over 50 years.
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
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
Eighth Day
Eighth Day is a co-operative shop that sells ethically-sourced food, wine and cosmetics. There’s also café that serves hearty, healthy meals in the basement.
Manchester
The Proud Place
Based in the heart of Manchester on Sidney Street, The Proud Place houses The Proud Trust and serves as a community hub for the wider LGBT+ population across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Manchester
Utility Gift Shop
Utility Gift Shop on Oxford Road is all about products that are new, unique, quirky and cool. High street shopping at its best.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Exhibitions in Manchester and the North
September's a month of witty and playful exhibitions, complete with larger-than-life installations and that rare thing in the art world – humour!
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.
Cinema in Manchester and the North
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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.
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.
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.
Classical Music in Manchester and the North
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
Music in Manchester and the North
The end of summer means the start of gig season. From indie legends to the UK’s most exciting young acts, here's who we'll be watching this autumn.