School of Chemistry, University of Manchester
Creative TouristOne of the largest schools of Chemistry in the UK.
One of the largest schools of Chemistry in the UK.
Head to Manchester Poetry Library for the first of three events in its brand-new spring/summer poetry reading series – which not only features prize-winning poets but is also completely free.
free entryManchester Poetry Library’s spring/summer poetry reading series continues with the second of three events featuring the amazing award-winning poet and author Liz Berry.
free entryElephant Gym bring their patchwork of jazz, contemporary math- and post-rock to Manchester this May in support of their new album, World.
from £17.75The Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
free entryFrom the familiar to the unprecedented. Bold collaborations abound in the RNCM’s wildly eclectic spring season.
from £6World renowned chanteuse Ute Lemper performs songs from throughout her illustrious career, including her new album, Time Traveller.
from £34.00MLF runs from 4 to 20 October and presents inspiring live literature and spoken word from international writers and home-grown talent.
from £5.00Twisting together new wave, synth pop and early 2000s NYC indie, Melbourne band Teenage Dads are back with a fresh wave of UK dates.
from £15.00Large lecture theatre in The University of Manchester.
Manchester Museum opened The Study on 11 September 2015. A reworking of the entire top floor of its historic Grade II*-listed building, The Study has been reimagined as a space designed to spark wonder, curiosity and a passion for research in all of its visitors.
Leading academic bookshop and cafe based at the University of Manchester.
The Manchester Museum isn’t one of the UK’s leading university museums for nothing – it has six million objects in its stores, including a full size T-Rex skeleton, and that’s just for starters.
Kro Bar, Manchester is an independent pub and music venue housed (somewhat ironically) in the former Temperance Society building.
The North West’s first public poetry library, Manchester Poetry Library opened in 2020 at Manchester Metropolitan University.
The Astronomer is an exclusive dining space on the 35th floor of Vita Living North on the new Circle Square Development.
The Martin Harris Centre is a performance space off Manchester’s Oxford Road
This 18-acre park opposite the Manchester Royal Infirmary provides a welcome patch of green in an otherwise densely populated and heavily used part of the city.
Rarely-opened neo-Gothic gem that’s part of the University of Manchester.
Built in the late 19th centure, the Holy Name sites in the middle of the University of Manchester.
Basement venue at the University of Manchester Students’ Union building.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
From spotlights on indie presses to big hitters brought to you by the bookshops, festivals and libraries, you'll find plenty to whet your wordy whistle this month.
From creative adventures, museum experiences and spectacular theatre, check out what's on for the family in Manchester and the north.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around 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.
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.