Exploring the relationship between art and mindfulness And Breathe… is an exhibition of artworks from Manchester Art Gallery‘s collection that has been co-curated with mental health groups Start in Manchester, Manchester Mind as well as pupils from Charlestown Community Primary School to explore the relationship between art, positive mental health and wellbeing.
Manchester Art Gallery presents: ‘Holly Graham: The Warp / The Weft / The Wake’, a show that takes a closer look at the the exploitative legacy of the cotton industry.
free entry
Whether you’re a high-fashion fanatic or just couture curious, Unpicking Couture gets up close and personal with pivotal moments in fashion history.
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Salut wines pride themselves in offering “wider horizons beyond the safe choices.” With 42 wines by the glass and a regularly changing selection of bottles in their Enomatic wine preservation machines (or “wine jukebox,” as they’re colloquially known), this is one of be best bars in Manchester for exploring new vintages.
St Peter’s Square is a public space in Manchester – home to the city’s iconic library, town hall, Pankhurst statue, art gallery and famous Midland Hotel.
The stunning Manchester Central Library is now back open for all visitors who wish to browse the enormous collection or simply relax in this magnificent building.
Summery bakes, seasonal salads and fresh light meals at Manchester Art Gallery’s in-house café, courtesy of highly-regarded Head Chef Matthew Taylor.
Contemporary Six is an independent commercial art gallery in Manchester city centre, set up by Alex Reuben in 2010.
The second of stylish Anthologist cocktail bar and restaurants has arrived in Manchester’s St Peter’s Square, following the success of the London venue.
Thanks to its infinity pool, the King Street Townhouse Hotel offers visitors panoramic views across the city.
Beautiful British food in an impressive Italian renaissance building dating back to 1872.
Now based at the Great Northern, Siam Smiles is a food stop that’s hot on everyone’s lips.
Elegant cocktail bar in the centre of Manchester, with a relaxed atmosphere and wonderfully friendly staff.
Explore incredible objects from the world-renowned theoretical physicist’s office in this special display.
free entry
Whether you’re a high-fashion fanatic or just couture curious, Unpicking Couture gets up close and personal with pivotal moments in fashion history.
free entry
‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.
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Manchester Museum explores the concept of ‘wild’ nature as a means of tackling the climate and biodiversity crisis in a new exhibition.
free entry
Yorkshire Sculpture Park welcomes a retrospective from Bharti Kher, a leading contemporary artist known for her innovative approach to sculpture.
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Art Plays Games is a new show at FACT, celebrating games created by digital artists and independent video game developers.
free entry
Discover 40 of the highlights and hidden gems that are available to explore every day at the Science and Industry Museum.
free entry
Whether you’ve half an hour or a full day, you’ll always find something new to discover at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum.
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
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.
Make the most of the springtime sun with some of the North's best bars and restaurants.
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.
From precarious ceramics to photography festivals, spring is here and brings with it a breath of fresh air in visual art and exhibitions.
It's like the Woolies pick'n'mix counter this month in live literature land – so much choice, we're not sure where to start digging in.
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.
Dragon quests, coconut pyramids and topsy-turvy Wonderland adventures... curious?
