Smolensky Gallery
Sadie Pearson
This appointment-only gallery is a hidden gem in Manchester. Art lovers and collectors can browse many high quality pieces.
What's on near Smolensky Gallery
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Benji Reid: Find Your Eyes at Aviva Studios
It was a huge hit at MIF23 and went on to tour the world. We’re thrilled that Benji Reid’s acclaimed live photography show returns to Manchester this spring.
From £27.50
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MIF25: A Single Man at Aviva Studios
For the first time ever, MIF joins forces with The Royal Ballet to present a bold new adaptation of Christopher Isherwood’s seminal novel.
From £35.00
manchester jazz festival takeover at Aviva Studios
manchester jazz festival 2025 culminates with a free celebration at Aviva Studios. Expect a triple bill of genre-pushing European jazz artists alongside the best local talent.
Free entry
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Factory International Membership
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
From £45.00
MIF25: Surround Sounds at Aviva Studios
What happens when one of the North’s most beloved DIY festivals takes over Manchester’s biggest, shiniest arts space?
From £10.00
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MIF25: A Symphony of Flesh and Bones at Aviva Studios
A dreamlike film and installation by award-winning artist Juliet Ellis, exploring identity, strength and impermanence. A visually arresting highlight of MIF25.
From £24.00
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Factory International Spring Season 2025
Playable art installations, Shakespearean adaptations, contemporary cabaret, hip hop and live photography, Factory International bring another electrifying Spring Season.
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MIF25: Festival Square
Festival Square is the beating heart of Manchester International Festival 2025, returning to its riverside location once again.
Free entryWhere to go near Smolensky Gallery
Manchester
Everyman Manchester St John’s
Experience luxury moviegoing at this three-screen boutique cinema and bar located close to Spinningfields.
City Centre
Low Four Studio
Old Granada Studios has announced Low Four: a new studio and music project that will stream and archive live music performance as part of a new generation of music TV programming. The inclusion of a viewing balcony also means that these recordings, along with special events and concerts, will be made open to a few […]
Manchester
92 Degrees Coffee Quay St
Friendly Coffee Shop that also hosts events in Spinningfields.
Manchester
20 Stories
High-end restaurant and cocktail bar, with stunning views of the Manchester skyline.
Manchester
Caravan Restaurant & Roastery
New Zealand-inspired food and drinks, plus a dedicated coffee roastery at this high-profile new restaurant, opening in August.
Spinningfields
Wagamama
Wagamama’s home in Spinningfields serves up high-quality Japanese cuisine in modern surroundings.
Spinningfields
Bill’s Manchester
This family favourite has moved from John Dalton Street to its new home in Spinningfields, with a brand new look featuring modern decor teamed with vintage items sourced by Bill himself.
Manchester
Louis Restaurant
A Rat Pack-style restaurant with of live music and upscale Italian-American dining, and strictly no phones.
Castlefield
Great John Street Hotel
A converted Victorian school house nestled on the edge of Spinningfields, the Great John Street Hotel has a relaxed and decadent atmosphere.
City Centre
The Lawn Club
The Lawn Club is Manchester’s answer to an alfresco oasis in the heart of the city.
City Centre
Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill Manchester
At Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill Manchester, you can enjoy the finest all-you-can-eat steaks and skewered meats, carved at the table.
City Centre
The Ivy Spinningfields
Four floors of luxury dining in this impressive development from the team behind the world-famous Ivy restaurant.
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Eclectic as ever. You'll find inventive reworkings, world-class contemporary dance and Greater Manchester's inaugural Improv Festival in our guide.
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Exhibitions in the North
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Literature Events in the North
We've got laughs and we've got leftfield on the live literature radar this month. Something for everyone, from poets playing with form to short story writers looking long.
Music in the North
Open air clubs, new festivals and long-awaited gigs. The North West's live music scene is heating up this spring.
Classical Music in the North
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