Manchester Central Library | 15 April – 25 June 2023
A fascinating retrospective of photographer Jill Furmanovsky featuring some of the most famous works from 50 years of rock photography
Oxford Road Corridor is Manchester’s Knowledge Quarter. Stretching out south from St Peter’s Square in the city centre, it is a place where knowledge, business and culture thrive.
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YES | 3 June 2023
Expect heavy dub-driven monsters and irresistible synth-pop bangers when audiobooks play Yes this June.
Manchester Central Library | 6 – 11 June 2023
Festival of Libraries celebrates the role that Greater Manchester’s 133 libraries play in wellbeing, culture, creativity and more.
University Place | 10 June 2023
The University of Manchester Community Festival is bursting with science, art, hands-on activities and fascinating stories.
Contact | 16 June 2023
The official homecoming launch event for Blue Machine, Dr Helen Czerski’s exploration of the “ocean engine”—the physics behind the ocean’s systems—and why it matters.
When it comes to outdoor food and drink, Oxford Road Corridor has some unmissable spots. Here’s where to visit.
Our Vision
“A place where knowledge business and culture thrive.
Oxford Road Corridor is a world-class knowledge quarter that transforms lives through research, innovation, skills and education”
Business
Oxford Road Corridor boasts a high value business base with a concentration of life sciences, professional services and digital businesses. With access to a skilled workforce, a modern science park and incentives for new businesses wishing to grow, the city’s innovation district continues to attract investment and compete on a global scale.
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Culture
Oxford Road Corridor is home to many of Manchester’s high-end cultural offerings such as the Whitworth, HOME and RNCM, and some of the city’s most iconic music venues creating a vibrant nightlife.
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Circle Square is an exciting multi-million pound, mixed-use neighbourhood, created on the site of the former BBC building on Oxford Road.
First Street is a vibrant neighbourhood between Oxford Road and Deansgate, it is home to a number of businesses and is a popular spot for food, drink and culture.
Hatch is Manchester’s pop-up retail, food and drink destination on Oxford Road with something for just about everyone. It is a place to shop, eat and drink, 7 days a week at over 30 independent traders.
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Some of the best Galleries & Museums in Manchester are here on Oxford Road Corridor. Explore a diverse programme for all cultural enthusiasts.
Oxford Road is packed with a great range of bars where you can get your fill of cocktails, spirits and fizz.
As much as anywhere else in Manchester, the Oxford Road Corridor is packed with great examples of modern cafe culture.
Latest News
Stay up to date with the latest news from Oxford Road Corridor.
The world’s most significant data source and biological samples for health research is set to move to Greenheys at Manchester Science Park.
Eight projects based within Oxford Road Corridor to receive funding and support after being selected to become part of the city-region’s Innovation Accelerator programme.
Plans for the new specialist lab space represent the third phase of Bruntwood SciTech’s masterplan to grow Manchester Science Park.