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Number 70 Oxford Street

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Number 70 Oxford Street

Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, M1 5NH
01612471398
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  • Monday8:00am - 9:00pm
  • Tuesday8:00am - 9:00pm
  • Wednesday8:00am - 9:00pm
  • Thursday8:00am - 9:00pm
  • Friday8:00am - 6:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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70 Oxford Street (the building formerly occupied by Cornerhouse) has been transformed into the Manchester Metropolitan University Arts and Culture Hub. It now hosts a vibrant and exciting programme of theatre, film, and creative writing – as well as the Humanities in Public and Gothic Manchester festivals.

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