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Monica Ali
Manchester Central Library | 11 October 2022

The bestselling and much-loved author of ‘Brick Lane’, Monica Ali visits MLF to celebrate her brilliant new novel ‘Love Marriage’, her first book in a decade.

George Lewis In Residence: World Première
Royal Northern College of Music | 25 November 2022

Experience the vanguard of music and technology in this exclusive world première from composer and professor George Lewis.

Manchester Collective: Places We Know with Pekka Kuusisto (violin)
Royal Northern College of Music | 2 December 2022

Once or twice in a generation, music fans embrace an artist who totally redefines what is possible in their field. Pekka Kuusisto is one of these artists.

RNCM Opera: Die Fledermaus
Royal Northern College of Music | Until 17 December 2022

This Christmas, the RNCM are hosting opera’s biggest party, Die Fledermaus, and you’re all invited.

RNCM Big Band
Royal Northern College of Music | 30 June 2022

Guitarist Mike Walker returns alongside pianist and composer Nikki Iles for a jazz-filled soiree with the RNCM Big Band.

Inspired by Libraries with Lemn Sissay
Manchester Central Library | 16 June 2022

Join Poet Lemn Sissay for an exciting talk on how libraries have inspired him in his life, taking place at Manchester Central Library as part of the Festival of Libraries.

The Joyce and Michael Kennedy Award for the Singing of Strauss
Royal Northern College of Music | 15 June 2022

Finalists from the School of Vocal Studies and Opera perform individually selected programmes from Strauss’ extraordinary collection of repertoire

The Hallé – Top of the Classics
The Bridgewater Hall | 18 June 2022

A concert featuring some of the most popular and best loved pieces to have reached heady heights in the Classical Charts.

The Hallé – Wild Swans
The Bridgewater Hall | 26 June 2022

The Hallé Children’s Choir take centre stage in Lin Marsh’s magical, musical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale.

Hidden Live
Royal Northern College of Music | 11 May 2022

Hidden LIVE, an immersive performance that will challenge you to encounter life as a young person struggling with their mental health.

RNCM Composers’ Concert
Royal Northern College of Music | 29 June 2022

A free concert from RNCM chamber musicians performing new works from student composers.

RNCM Guitars
Royal Northern College of Music | 23 June 2022

RNCM tutor Craig Ogden curates an evening of guitar with performances from students.