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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Free Activity at Aviva Studios
From comedy nights to drop-in family craft sessions, Factory International bring an accessible and inclusive programme of events this spring – the best thing, it’s all free.
free entry
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Artist Social with Factory International
Artist Social for all creatives at any stage for their career to network, mingle and connect with Factory International.
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
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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 entry
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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 £35.00Where 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
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.
Spinningfields
Wagamama
Wagamama’s home in Spinningfields serves up high-quality Japanese cuisine in modern surroundings.
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.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Exhibitions in the North
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
Music in the North
The outsiders, the oddities and the outrageous – we’re keeping it weird with a hot new batch of underground gigs about to hit Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool.
Food and Drink in the North
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Cinema in the North
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Tours and Activities in the North
We've got many a good time in store this month as we round up the best walking tours, cultural classes and makers markets in the land.
Theatre in the North
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
Family things to do in the North
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Literature Events in the North
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.