The Pankhurst Centre
Creative TouristHouses a small museum and heritage centre that remains as a legacy to the Pankhurst family and the Suffragette movement born in this city.
Houses a small museum and heritage centre that remains as a legacy to the Pankhurst family and the Suffragette movement born in this city.
Barbara Walker’s major survey show at the Whitworth is an unmissable chance to come face to face with her powerful figurative works.
free entryEnjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play in nature.
free entryGet ready for the 2024 Whitworth exhibitions programme – from textiles and painting to video and Turner prize nominees.
free entryBrowse a varied and well curated selection of second-hand books at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House in Manchester’s best second-hand book sale.
from £0.00Manchester Museum explores the concept of ‘wild’ nature as a means of tackling the climate and biodiversity crisis in a new exhibition.
free entryThe RNCM launches its brand new Inspirational Artists series, spotlighting a huge range of touring musicians and ensembles, each bringing something unique to the stage.
from £12.50Step into a magical world where music and art come to life, as renowned author and illustrator James Mayhew interprets orchestral favourites live on stage.
from £8.00Organist Darius Battiwalla and RNCM students perform a live improvised soundtrack to accompany two of silent cinema’s most iconic comedy films.
from £12.00Big Hands is the one-time haunt of legendary Manchester band Elbow; it’s shabby, loud and dark, with a jukebox and excellent roof terrace.
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.
Basement venue at the University of Manchester Students’ Union building.
Brilliant venue for catching a touring band on the rise. The boringly titled Academy 3 or more interesting Hop and Grape, as it was once known, is a self contained…
Built in the late 19th centure, the Holy Name sites in the middle of the University of Manchester.
The Manchester Academy is a mid size, modern warehouse venue adjacent to the University of Manchester Students’ Union. It lacks any architectural merit and has always been a difficult place…
Manchester Museum’s cafe is run by the people behind award-winning cafe Teacup Kitchen. The menu features home-baked cakes, the finest loose leaf teas and breakfast, as well as a wide selection of mains and meals for kids.
Want Not Waste is a student-run, not-for-profit zero waste shop operating out of Academy 1 at the University of Manchester Students’ Union.
Celebrating its 200th year in 2024, The University of Manchester is the largest single-site university in the UK, and boasts come incredible cultural institutions, found on campus, across Manchester and…
School may have started, but the arts and cultural fun hasn't stopped! From spooky theatre to arty parties, families are spoilt for choice.
Autumn may just be the best season for new exhibitions - this month's guide has it all, from Turner Prize nominees to joyful ceramics.
A host of Halloween horrors, London Film Festival in Manchester, plus silent movie masterpieces are amongst our highlights this month.
Experimental performance, Halloween-themed cabaret and an eclectic selection of dance all take top spots in our new guide.
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.
From DIY gigs to blockbuster multi-media events, we’ve covered the lot in our latest round-up of unmissable live music.
Seek out beauty in the mundane, or seek it out in the selections of the UK's best rising visual artists in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.