Ongoing

In the ordinary, there is always the extraordinary

Ground Floor (Oculus Area)

As a working-class artist and photographer, Tricia Ashworth has always been fascinated by what society deems ordinary. The beauty, the nuances, humour, strength and steeliness of everyday life in the […]

The Manchester Pop Trail – Exhibition

Lwr Ground Floor - Manchester Histories Hub

A pop-up exhibition celebrating the city's musical heritage through Paul Wilde's original artwork and research. The Manchester Pop Trail offers a visual record of the city’s musical evolution, through the creative work of writer, historian and artist Paul […]

Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast

Online

Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast returns for September: Listen Here A Wythenshawe Forum Library - Creative Space Special, featuring actor Andrew Ellis, Music Evermore, Paint Pots, Ken's Keep Fit […]

Schinkel in Manchester 1826-2026

Wolfson Reading Room

An exhibition of architectural models by students from the Manchester School of Architecture of early nineteenth buildings in Berlin and Manchester created to celebrate the bicentenary of the brief visit […]

Photo Exhibition: What Makes a Great Coach?

First Floor

Hosted by the charity Women in Sport, this photo exhibition celebrates everything women bring to coaching. Still in 2026, women are still undervalued and underrepresented in sports coaching. Women in […]

Generations of Love: A Queer Up North Panel Event

Performance Space

Join Manchester Histories and Queer Up North for a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring how queer culture can build community, connect generations and sustain radical creative practice. Reflecting on the legacy […]