What's on near STUN Studio at Z-arts
A major new exhibition by Manchester-based artist Conor Collins is on display at HOME, responding to the newly created Queer Up North archive.
Queer Up North’s new digital archive sparks a city-wide programme including a return for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at HOME.
Manchester’s debut sound art festival brings three days of installation, performance and soundwalks across the city centre.
From £12.50
West African folksong and storytelling meet British classical and folk music as percussionist Sidiki Dembélé joins Manchester Collective.
From £10.00
Explore the incredible history behind one of Britain’s grandest and most storied commercial buildings: Manchester’s Grade II listed Kimpton Clocktower Hotel.
From £25.00
From Mario to Sonic and Pong to Fortnite, play your way through five decades of the best video games. Fun and educational. Win-win.
From £18.00
This world-premiere exhibition offers a hands-on journey through the Solar System, making complex science tangible, playful and participatory.
From £10.00
Jonathan Schofield’s new walking tour exploring the treasures and famous landmarks of Manchester’s Oxford road.
From £20.00Where to go near STUN Studio at Z-arts
Z-arts was formed in 2000 as a ‘creative space for young people’ with a priority on providing participatory activity.
Not-for-profit enterprise with shop and green space, and regular events.
Venture Arts is a progressive visual arts charity based in Hulme, Manchester, with a small exhibition space. It works alongside learning disabled artists to create and show exciting new collaborative visual artwork.
Clay studio was founded in 2016 to provide a dedicated workshop for new graduates, hobby ceramicists and experienced makers. The studio also offers a range of classes for students of all abilities.
The newest addition to Manchester’s First Street, House of Social is more than mere student accommodation.
The Playhouse Theatre, originally known as the Hulme Hippodrome opened its doors on 6 October 1902. In 2018, the historic venue was relaunched as a community arts centre by NIAMOS – a collective of artists, musicians and local residents.
Niamos is a co-operatively run exhibition, arts, and performance space with a micro bakery, music studio’s, a kitchen and a holistic well-being space in the midst of transformation.
New Jackson in Manchester is having a full scale seasonal takeover. Think curling lanes, lively bars and a packed line up of DJs and performances.
General Store Deansgate is a one-stop-shop for retail and food, based on Deansgate Square on Great Jackson Street.
Homeground is HOME’s brand new outdoor venue, providing an open-air space for theatre, food, film, music, comedy and more.
Food Sorcery is a popular cookery school now opening in the centre of Manchester after years of success in East Didsbury.
Birley is Manchester Met’s world-class centre for Education and Health Professionals and the university’s flagship community campus.
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