In a live, 24-hour performance, Ai Weiwei will place himself back inside a room that once governed every aspect of his daily life.

RNCM students perform new music inspired by Manchester’s protest history, after hours at the national museum of democracy.

One of Manchester’s essential indie bookshops launches its new gallery with an emerging painter working in the shadow of the Beat Generation.

The Hallé presents three centuries of choral heavyweights performed by full orchestra, choir and children’s choir together.

Join Jonathan Schofield Tours and explore dark side of Manchester with shocking stories, grubby stories and hilarious stories.

You can get the behind the bar and mix with the best of them in a cocktail making masterclass from The Botanist on Deansgate.

Sarah Frankcom returns to the Royal Exchange with a Tony Award-winning musical about queer lives and the costs of keeping family secrets.

Visit key locations associated with a moment that helped shape the future of the nation, tracing the footsteps of those who stood for change.

Catchy songs, colourful characters and sharp social satire combine in one of the most talked-about queer theatre hits.

A fascinating archival exhibition uncovers the forgotten stories of people who have helped shape The Portico Library’s 220-year history.

Jonathan Schofield’s new walking tour exploring the treasures and famous landmarks of Manchester’s Oxford road.

Explore the Suffragettes’ epic fight for equal rights on this guided tour around significant buildings and landmarks.