Platt Hall, the Grade II listed Georgian house, is host to the Gallery of Costume in Rusholme. It houses one of the most important costume collections in Britain (second only to the V&A), with 20,000 fashion items from 17th century to the present in its collection. Part of Manchester City Galleries.
With the RNCM’s Dance:Music initiative comes a concert by the RNCM Chamber Choir and Clod Ensemble in one of Manchester’s most stunning spaces.
from £12.00
The Whitworth celebrates the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth with ‘JMW Turner: In Light and Shade’, showcasing his works on paper.
free entry
‘Jakkai Siributr: There’s no Place’ is a dazzling display of textile works by one of Southeast Asia’s leading contemporary artists.
free entry
The Whitworth presents ‘Women in Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970-1990’, a landmark show about women’s rebellion and creativity.
free entry
Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting four-part harmony social singing at Whitworth Art Gallery.
free entry
Throughout 2025, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is celebrating its tenth anniversary, having first opened to the public a decade ago.
from £0.00
Interrogate the role of Men in a Man’s World from the writings of Elizabeth Gaskell and her contemporaries with Dr Sherry Ashworth.
from £13.00
Take some time out with family and friends at Manchester’s very own literary house.
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One of the most highly-rated places to eat on Curry Mile, this modest takeaway has fans all over the UK thanks to its exceptional food.
Platt Fields Park in Fallowfield is steeped in history, the land having been acquired by the Platt family in 1225.
Humble restaurant on Curry Mile that serves superb quality food.
Lebanese bakery serving the best cakes and confectionary on Curry Mile.
Platt Fields Market Garden is an excellent spot for both eating and buying fresh local produce to take home.
Mughli, the best Rusholme Indian restaurant by a Curry Mile
The iconic MMU Hollings Campus, or the Toast Rack as it is more affectionately known. Nikolaus Pevsner described it as “a perfect piece of pop architecture” when it opened as a Domestic and Trades College in 1960.
Modern cafe and restaurant on Manchester’s Curry Mile. encouraging
Cafe, bar, and live music venue in Fallowfield. Also hosts regular film nights and literature events.
The Giving Tree is a cafe and community hub based in Rusholme, a short walk from the city centre.
Korean home cooking on Manchester’s Upper Brook Street.
Victoria Baths no longer functions as a ‘water palace’ and Turkish Baths, but the Grade II-listed building hosts regular events and is a stunning visit, with stained glass, terracotta tiles and mosaic floors.
Galleries are racing to announce new exhibitions so check out our top picks, from art films and nostalgic paintings to Hockney's collages.
Not long now, spring is on its way but wave goodbye to winter with some of the North's best food and drink.
While spring takes its sweet time to arrive, we've assembled a selection of indoor Tours and Activities that will have you feeling cosy and comforted.
Feminist farce, a magical circus show and Oldham Coliseum return with a brand-new off-site show. All in our latest theatre guide.
As we edge towards spring we take a look at the best events and activities for families, from theatre to festivals, dinosaur adventures to family raves.
Some of our favourite leftfield live literature regulars are back with their first events of the year – we’ve picked a weird and wonderful heap we think you’ll love.
Street art, LGBTQ+ History Month, and the first film festivals of the year are amongst our cinema highlights this month.
Masters of minimalism, leftfield electronica and cutting edge pop. We bring you the lot in our latest live music round up.
