University Place
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Large lecture theatre in The University of Manchester.
What's on near University Place
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Wild at Manchester Museum
Manchester Museum explores the concept of ‘wild’ nature as a means of tackling the climate and biodiversity crisis in a new exhibition.
free entry
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Britten: Owen Wingrave at the RNCM
The RNCM Opera present a timely production of Benjamin Britten’s haunting psychological opera, Owen Wingrave.
from £15.00
RNCM Young Explorers: Interactive Science Workshops at the RNCM
Join the RNCM for a morning of inspiring science and music workshops exploring the exciting fusion of nature and technology.
from £10.00
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Dance:Music at the RNCM
Through a treasure trove of concerts, the RNCM’s initiative Dance:Music explores the symbiotic relationship between music and dance.
from £0.00
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RNCM Spring Season 2025
From classical masterpieces to cutting edge contemporary works, world-renowned soloists to homegrown talent, the RNCM spring season has it all.
from £8
Manchester Collective: SERENITY 2.0 at RNCM
Manchester Collective are back with another high contrast programme, pitting shade against light, chaos against serenity, synthetic against organic.
from £12.50
Jonathan Biss (piano) at RNCM
Known for bridging Classical masterpieces with contemporary repertoire, Jonathan Biss performs Schubert sonatas and a specially commissioned piece by Tyshawn Sorey.
from £14.00
RNCM Gospel Choir at RNCM
Following last season’s sold-out performance, the RNCM Gospel Choir and director Wayne Ellington take to the stage again this spring.
from £11.00Where to go near University Place
Manchester
Manchester Museum
The Manchester Museum isn’t one of the UK’s leading university museums for nothing – it has six million objects in its stores, including a full size T-Rex skeleton, and that’s just for starters.
Manchester
The Study
at Manchester Museum
at Manchester Museum
Manchester Museum opened The Study on 11 September 2015. A reworking of the entire top floor of its historic Grade II*-listed building, The Study has been reimagined as a space designed to spark wonder, curiosity and a passion for research in all of its visitors.
Manchester
Blackwell’s Manchester
Leading academic bookshop and cafe based at the University of Manchester.
Manchester
The Astronomer
The Astronomer is an exclusive dining space on the 35th floor of Vita Living North on the new Circle Square Development.
Manchester
Manchester Poetry Library
The North West’s first public poetry library, Manchester Poetry Library opened in 2020 at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Manchester
Utility Gift Shop
Utility Gift Shop on Oxford Road is all about products that are new, unique, quirky and cool. High street shopping at its best.
Manchester
San Carlo Fumo
San Carlo Fumo may be part of a chain, but it doesn’t feel like it. Right at the top of Oxford Road, it’s lavishly decorated and specialises in cicchetti, or Italian small plates.
Manchester
BrewDog Manchester Outpost
Situated on Oxford Road, BrewDog Manchester Outpost is a great spot to enjoy tasty BrewDog beers and a wide-spread guest selection.
Manchester
Kro Bar
Kro Bar, Manchester is an independent pub and music venue housed (somewhat ironically) in the former Temperance Society building.
Manchester
Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM)
The Royal Northern College of Music is both a music venue and an academic institution for the country’s finest music students.
Manchester
The University of Manchester
Celebrating its 200th year in 2024, The University of Manchester is the largest single-site university in the UK, and boasts come incredible cultural institutions, found on campus, across Manchester and…
Manchester
School of Chemistry, University of Manchester
One of the largest schools of Chemistry in the UK.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
DaDaFest’s 40th anniversary line-up, contemporary reimaginings and outlandish fringe, check out our top theatre picks for spring onwards.
Cinema in the North
David Lynch, International Women's Day and Manchester Film Festival are amongst our cinematic highlights this March.
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.
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.
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.