Pavement Gallery is an exhibition space situated on a corner site, part of a listed building that was formerly a drapery store. The window space, which cannot be entered by the public, provides a highly visible stage for the display of international contemporary art.
Jackie Hagan (1981-2024) was an award-winning poet, playwright and performer, and an absolute force of nature well known on the live literature scene in Manchester – and well missed.
from £3.00
Philip Glass’s most-loved composition – Glassworks – takes centre stage in this lunchtime concert at the RNCM.
from £8.50
Part of the RNCM’s Dance:Music initiative, the RNCM Symphony Orchestra will perform music from Prokofiev’s ballet, Romeo and Juliet.
from £11.00
Through a treasure trove of concerts, the RNCM’s initiative Dance:Music explores the symbiotic relationship between music and dance.
from £0.00
Exploring some of the best contemporary chamber music, Manchester Collective’s new Hidden Mechanism show comes to the RNCM.
from £12.50
Two Yorkshire-based, Manchester-published authors are heading over th’ills to the Rainy City for his event at Blackwell’s Bookshop – S J Bradley and Rachel Bower.
from £4.00
Keep your eyes on the sky and go Wild About Birds at Manchester Museum this February Half Term.
free entry
Manchester Museum explores the concept of ‘wild’ nature as a means of tackling the climate and biodiversity crisis in a new exhibition.
free entry
This traditional boozer, surrounded by imposing flats and university buildings, was taken over by Trof (of the Deaf Institute fame). The Sally, as the regulars call it, hosts an energetic, arty crowd – and its recently expanded outside area is another good reason to visit.
The home of Arts & Humanities, the Manchester Writing School, Manchester School of Theatre and Manchester Poetry Library at Manchester Metropolitan University – off All Saints Park (Grosvenor Square)
Events venue, shop, eat and relax at MMU Student’s Union, the heart of Manchester Metropolitan University.
A hidden gem of a library and museum – a tiny treat hidden on MMU’s All Saints campus
With its Victorian design and distinctive clocktower, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is an iconic landmark on Manchester’s skyline.
Following a major redevelopment, the iconic venue on Oxford Road will be reopening its doors to welcome the public back into the building this autumn.
Formerly the Sir Kenneth Green Library, All Saints Library is part of Manchester Metropolitan University.
Find Peter and his Christiania cargo bike around All Saints Park, a hop, skip and a bunnyhop from Manchester Poetry Library.
The Deaf Institute is a vibrant gig venue and nightclub for which it is well worth taking a jaunt out of the Northern Quarter.
The Manchester School of Art, of which the Holden Gallery is a part, is a beautiful neo-Gothic building that’s part of MMU’s All Saints campus.
Galleries are racing to announce new exhibitions so check out our top picks, from art films and nostalgic paintings to Hockney's collages.
Masters of minimalism, leftfield electronica and cutting edge pop. We bring you the lot in latest live music round up.
We're enjoying an arty start to the new year in 2025 in Tours and Activities with plenty of arts based events, games and workshops.
Documentary performance, groundbreaking dance, world premieres and fresh takes on classic works - check out our early theatre highlights for 2025.
New year, new you. Let us tell you exactly what food and drink you should consume over the coming weeks.
Hollywood greats and early bird film fest tickets are on our horizon as we start the New Year.
Readings are springing up everywhere as the live literature and spoken word scene starts to defrost.
We might be past the holiday season, but Manchester and the North's arts and cultural calendar is still packed with brilliant events and activities for families
