Smolensky Gallery
Sadie Pearson
This appointment-only gallery is a hidden gem in Manchester. Art lovers and collectors can browse many high quality pieces.
What's on near Smolensky Gallery
Women in Music
Northerly Winds are collaborating with award-winning harpist Elfair Dyer and PhD researcher Emma Haughton to perform and celebrate women’s work in music
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Cycles at Aviva Studios
Exploring the beauty of movement and its euphoric connection to music, the Olivier Award winning hip hop dance company, Boy Blue return with a brand-new show.
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Hamlet Hail to the Thief at Aviva Studios
A thrilling adaptation blending Shakespeare’s great tragedy with Radiohead’s seminal album in an intoxicating blend of theatre, music, and movement.
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Wake at Aviva Studios
Expect wild acrobatics, outrageous cabaret and electrifying variety when acclaimed Irish sensation THISISPOPBABY come to play at Aviva Studios.
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FKA Twigs at Aviva Studios
One of the must-see gigs of the year comes as GRAMMY-nominated, multidisciplinary artist FKA twigs performs at Aviva Studios.
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Factory International Membership
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
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Factory International Spring Season 2025
Playable art installations, Shakespearean adaptations, contemporary cabaret, hip hop and live photography, Factory International bring another electrifying Spring Season.
Primal Scream at Aviva Studios
Following the release of their 12th album, Come Ahead, the iconic Glasgow band Primal Scream perform in the Warehouse space at Aviva Studios.
from £39.50Where to go near Smolensky Gallery
Manchester
Everyman Manchester St John’s
Experience luxury moviegoing at this three-screen boutique cinema and bar located close to Spinningfields.
City Centre
Low Four Studio
Old Granada Studios has announced Low Four: a new studio and music project that will stream and archive live music performance as part of a new generation of music TV programming. The inclusion of a viewing balcony also means that these recordings, along with special events and concerts, will be made open to a few […]
Manchester
92 Degrees Coffee Quay St
Friendly Coffee Shop that also hosts events in Spinningfields.
Manchester
20 Stories
High-end restaurant and cocktail bar, with stunning views of the Manchester skyline.
Manchester
Caravan Restaurant & Roastery
New Zealand-inspired food and drinks, plus a dedicated coffee roastery at this high-profile new restaurant, opening in August.
Spinningfields
Bill’s Manchester
This family favourite has moved from John Dalton Street to its new home in Spinningfields, with a brand new look featuring modern decor teamed with vintage items sourced by Bill himself.
Spinningfields
Wagamama
Wagamama’s home in Spinningfields serves up high-quality Japanese cuisine in modern surroundings.
Manchester
Louis Restaurant
A Rat Pack-style restaurant with of live music and upscale Italian-American dining, and strictly no phones.
Castlefield
Great John Street Hotel
A converted Victorian school house nestled on the edge of Spinningfields, the Great John Street Hotel has a relaxed and decadent atmosphere.
City Centre
The Lawn Club
The Lawn Club is Manchester’s answer to an alfresco oasis in the heart of the city.
City Centre
Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill Manchester
At Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill Manchester, you can enjoy the finest all-you-can-eat steaks and skewered meats, carved at the table.
City Centre
The Ivy Spinningfields
Four floors of luxury dining in this impressive development from the team behind the world-famous Ivy restaurant.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Feminist farce, a magical circus show and Oldham Coliseum return with a brand-new off-site show. All in our latest theatre guide.
Music in the North
We’re championing all things underground this month, with a selection of gigs and festivals that embrace the strange.
Classical Music in the North
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.
Cinema in the North
Street art, LGBTQ+ History Month, and the first film festivals of the year are amongst our cinema highlights this month.
Food and Drink in the North
Not long now, spring is on its way but wave goodbye to winter with some of the North's best food and drink.
Exhibitions in the North
Cinematic sets, 90s nightclub photography and even new gallery - we have a great mix of exhibitions for you this month.
Family things to do in the North
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.
Literature Events in the North
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.