A night of surreal, DIY, and subversive short films headlined by a mind-bending early work from The Substance director Coralie Fargeat.

Experience the art of Abbot Hall in a hands on and creative way with their monthly Sketch and Stroll tours.

Manchester International Festival 2025 kicks off with an awe-inspiring outdoor spectacle as THE HERDS take to the streets of Manchester, Rochdale, and Wigan.

‘Loops’ is a new collaborative exhibition of textiles at Sunny Bank Mills, connecting artists from across the Netherlands and Yorkshire.

‘Studio Me: All Sorts’ at the Bluecoat is a group exhibition of works by Blue Room artists.

The unique European Poetry Festival European Camarade is back, bringing together poets to create brand-new work.

For the first time ever, MIF joins forces with The Royal Ballet to present a bold new adaptation of Christopher Isherwood’s seminal novel.

Enjoy a production that’s as bright and as bold as it is brilliant!

Enjoy a spectacular musical adventure!

Learn from the masters with a dance day from company chameleon and the Lowry, aimed at secondary education educators.

“Twisty page-turners. Domestic dramas. Bone-chilling suspense.” That’s how #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell is described by her publisher Simon & Schuster on their home page for her.

Meet other expecting parents and connect with yourself artistically in Bumps and Brushes a relaxed artistic workshop at Abbot Hall.