What's On


A new exhibition exploring how Elizabeth Gaskell presented Manchester and its people through her novels and short stories, and the impact she had through her writing.

Join Elizabeth Gaskell’s House online for a revealing look at women’s classics of the 19th century and their re-invention for the small and big screen.

Always wanted to take a peek around the glorious Palace Theatre?

For three days only, The Big Splash is your chance to swim at Manchester’s beautiful Grade II* listed Victoria Baths this September.

Get an insight into Manchester Museum’s ground-breaking South Asia Gallery, its development, vision and goals.

Manchester Museum is celebrating South Asian Heritage Month with an unmissable two-day festival featuring film, music, workshops and more.

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

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

Explore the areas not normally accessible to the general public at Central Library and discover how they tell the story of this iconic building.

Explore the areas not normally accessible to the general public at Central Library and discover how they tell the story of this iconic building.

Explore the areas not normally accessible to the general public at Central Library and discover how they tell the story of this iconic building.

Celebrate International Women’s Day through the private lives of three 19th century blockbuster women novelists and the ‘Queen of Science’ with live readings of their personal correspondence.

Pioneering research by US Historian Charles Upchurch asks when did the popular ‘GAY’ LGBT+/Human Rights Campaign really start?

North West International Brigade Memorial Group invite you to ¡No Pasarán!, a day of commemoration of those who fought in the Spanish Civil War.

At Victoria Bath’s Festive Winter Fair explore specially-selected stalls selling a variety of handmade artwork, jewellery, ceramics and food.