In this 200th Birthday party to remember, over 150 free events will be taking place in and around the University of Manchester. 

Led by London-based bilingual non-fiction writer Zixin Li, ‘Archiving Memoir’ offers the opportunity to delve into and chronicle personal experience.

Explore@RNCM returns this June, they can’t wait for you to dive into the heart of Manchester’s leading conservatoire for a day of family fun and entertainment.

Experience the electric combo of hip thrusting bellydance and gut busting riffs in Bellyrock at Band on the Wall. 

Burlesque of the Wall celebrates feminine powerhouse energy. Be captivated, inspired, and uplifted in this combination of live jazz and burlesque artistry. 

Un-Convention is the ultimate independent music industry conference and showcase taking place at Band on the Wall in Manchester this November. 

Take a deeper look into Manchester Art Gallery’s collection with their regular, informative and fascinating gallery tours. 

Meet new people, explore contemporary cultural works and learn about Jewish culture with Jewish Culture Club at Manchester Jewish Museum. 

Celebrate Muslim culture, fight islamophobia and experience some top-notch art at MACFEST. Most of the events are free too.

Take a journey through 300 years of pub and brewing history in Leeds, with a heritage Pub and brewery tour. 

Take a closer look at the Whitworth Art Gallery’s collection and architecture with free gallery tours.

Sí Manchester’s daily tour is a brilliant way to get an overview of the city with tours running in both English and Spanish.

Get hands on with unexpected flavours and plant based mixology at The Botanist.

Eat your way through some of the best South Asian cuisine in the North of England with the Indian Food Tour of Leeds.