Culture on the Corridor
A vibrant nightlife and home to many of the city’s most iconic music venues, theatre spots and high-end cultural offerings such as the Whitworth, HOME and RNCM.
Oxford Road Corridor has one the UK’s most concentrated, diverse and distinctive collections of cultural attractions. Home to many of Manchester’s iconic music venues, auditoriums and exhibition spaces as well as a vibrant night-life and an abundance of cafés, restaurants and bars. Nestled between the beautiful architecture and significant landmarks and memorials are a number of historic parks and contemporary green spaces to discover.
The area boasts a world-class line-up of cultural spaces; from the award-winning Whitworth Art Gallery at the south to the iconic Central Library in the city centre. In between, you will find Contact, Manchester Museum, the Royal Northern College of Music, Palace Theatre, HOME, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House, the International Anthony Burgess Foundation and Castlefield Gallery.
Things to do
The transformation of the Pankhurst Centre exhibition space is incredible thanks to its new permanent exhibition, At Home with the Pankhurst Family.
LAST CHANCE. HOME’s Manchester Open closes this weekend. Greater Manchester’s largest open art exhibition will showcase the work of nearly 500 artists.
40 Years of the Future: Painting welcomes back five artists who exhibited as part of Castlefield Gallery’s 1984 inaugural programme.
Matthew Bamber explores themes of memory and trauma, greed and power, queerness, and identity in his work.
Over 80 of Shirley Craven’s bold abstract textiles are displayed together for the first time in over 60 years alongside newly acquired works.
Home Run – is a group exhibition showcasing works by Manchester-based artists Jack Berry, Jasper Cheng and Beth Murray.
A student led photography project celebrating those who have in some way shaped the city and its surrounding boroughs.
The sensational new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals, The Wizard of Oz, comes to Manchester.
This striking world première is inspired by the extraordinary experiences of deaf people living with dementia.
John Storgårds conducts The BBC Philharmonic in an evening of Nordic Noir featuring Lotta Wennäkoski, Sibelius and Bruckner.
Nine Nights TV bring Jamz Supernova, Kings of Amapiano, Prido, Obeka, Me Gusta Collective and SHEwillprovidee to The Pink Room.
Ralph Corrigan conducts Manchester Wind Orchestra in an evening of classics, including Gregson’s Piano Concerto.
Kahchun Wong, incoming Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the Hallé returns to conduct Fauré’s contemplative Requiem in a special post-work Rush Hour concert.
Show Me The World Mister is a solo exhibition by Ayo Akingbade comprising two new film commissions.
Expect scintillating tapestries of old-school rap with, soul, jazz and proggy psychedelia ad Shabazz Palaces visit YES.
Scottish indie pop darlings Camera Obscura are out on tour for the first time in five years and new music is on its way.
Drawing on the personal narratives of its company of refugee actors, Tender explores the true cost of the migration journey for young people.
The spring begins with the first major retrospective exhibition of Caribbean British artist and poet John Lyons.
Experience the vibrant gamelan music from West Java, Indonesia in a concert that features a variety of classical and contemporary pieces.
In this audio-visual live concert, musicians and composers turn to the painter’s immense canvases for inspiration, reimagining them through sound and light.
Hurray for the Riff Raff will bring folk rock story-telling and soulful vocals to Deaf Institute this May.
HOME is excited to announce a brand new co-production musical Frankie Goes to Bollywood, coming to Manchester in Summer 2024.
Echobelly brings alternative rock vibes to Gorilla this May, promising a night of indie melodies and nostalgic 90s hits.
A moving musical performance, transforming The Deaf Institute venue into a space for connection. An MJF Trailblazer.
Part of Manchester Jazz Festival