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families Inspired by Libraries with Jackie Kay and Abigail Reynolds
Manchester Poetry Library | 15 June 2022

Join poet Jackie Kay CBE and Artist Abigail Reynolds in conversation on the importance of libraries, hosted by Manchester Poetry Library.

families Hand Stitched Banner Making Workshop for ages 8+
Manchester Central Library | 30 May 2022

Leading up to Refugee Week, Manchester Libraries will be holding a series of banner making workshops with artist Ibukun Baldwin.

families Hand Stitched Banner Making Workshop for ages 8+
Manchester Central Library | 1 June 2022

Leading up to Refugee Week, Manchester Libraries will be holding a series of banner making workshops with artist Ibukun Baldwin.

theatre Handa’s Surprise
Z-arts | 28 May 2022

A blend of physical performance, puppetry, live music and song combine to create an intimate, magical production.

music 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.

literature Love to Read: Family Drop in at Manchester Poetry Library
Manchester Poetry Library | 18 June 2022

Manchester Poetry Library presents Love to Read: Family Drop, multi-lingual storytelling and activities for younger children and drop in discussion groups for teens and young adults.

festival Queen’s Jubilee Street Party
The Refuge | 3 June 2022

Join The Refuge for an alternative Queen’s Jubilee Street Party featuring a host of Manchester’s DJs and bands on the Refuge Terrace.

festival Diamond Jubilee celebrations
Circle Square | 3 June 2022

Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee at Circle Square where they’ll be throwing a ‘Queen’tessentially’ Royal bash in Symphony Park at Manchester’s newest neighbourhood.

theatre Family Catwalk Extravaganza
Z-arts | 18 June 2022

Four dancers go head to head in a fashion and lip-sync battle for Z-arts Family Catwalk Extravaganza

theatre Alfie’s First Fight
Z-arts | 10 July 2022

Alfie’s First Fight is a funny and heart-warming show that packs a punch for children aged 5+ and their grown-ups.

families The Untold Orchestra Presents Disney An Orchestral Rendition
Royal Northern College of Music | 26 June 2022

Manchester-based collaborative ensemble, The Untold Orchestra Presents Disney An Orchestral Rendition.

theatre Vixen
Z-arts | 14 May 2022

The award-winning Travelling Light presents Vixen, an original story by Matt Grinter about a young girl who is turning into a fox.

families Z-Earth Day
Z-arts | 22 April 2022

Z-arts invites you to their Earth Day celebration, a day of free arts activities for the whole family to get involved in.

families Circus Sundays
Z-arts | 8 May 2022

Back by popular demand, Circus House return to Z-arts with Circus Sundays where you can learn the basics of circus skills.

families Z-access Family Fun Day
Z-arts | 12 June 2022

Z-arts access day returns with all the activity and expertise on hand to make the family venue accessible to all.