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  • Ear Soup – Acoustic Food for the Soul

    Henry Watson Music Library

    Join us in the Henry Watson Music Library for one hour of musical magic. Free - drop in. Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at […]

  • Macdara Yeates and Jennifer Reid

    Henry Watson Music Library

    Join us for a special performance featuring Macdara Yeates and Jennifer Reid trading ballads and broadsides on related topics to illustrate the shared cultures of Dublin and Manchester and the […]

  • Cole Stacey – Live

    Performance Space

    Cole Stacey performs his debut album live in the magnificent Manchester Central Library, part of a series of 5 concerts in truly remarkable places. Immerse yourself in this remarkable space […]

  • Christmas Singalong

    Henry Watson Music Library

    Ho Ho Ho!  Come and join the New Horizons Choir for some Christmassy songs, a mince pie and some festive cheer.  The choir will be singing in the Henry Watson […]

  • VR Headset Experiences

    Ground Floor

    For three weeks in February, Manchester Libraries will be hosting state-of-the-art VR headsets and a feast of FREE digital experiences.  Get ready for brand new immersive experiences with David Attenborough, and Laika – The First Dog In Space. […]

  • Didsbury Singers: International Women’s Day Concert

    Henry Watson Music Library

    In celebration of International Women’s Day, Didsbury Singers will be appearing at the Henry Watson Music Library for a celebration of choral music. Didsbury Singers are a local, aspirational upper […]

  • Access Creative College presents ‘Live In The Library’

    Henry Watson Music Library

    The Henry Watson Music Library invites you to experience ‘Live In The Library’, a brand new showcase event in collaboration with the Access Creative College. As one of the city’s […]

  • Cargo Recording Studios: 1977-1985

    Henry Watson Music Library

    Chris Connelly is coming to Manchester Central Library to discuss his exceptional new book, 'Cargo Recording Studios: 1977-1985'. The Cargo Studios book is a history of the music recorded at […]

  • St Patrick’s Ceili Band Experience with Mouse’s Nest

    Henry Watson Music Library

    It wouldn’t be St Patrick’s Day without a ceili would it? So, on the weekend before the world goes green for Ireland’s patron saint, Central Library is hosting a special […]

  • Daria Chromik: Lunchtime Piano Concert

    Henry Watson Music Library

    Acclaimed Polish pianist, Daria Chromik, will be appearing at the Henry Watson Music Library for a special lunchtime performance. Presenting ‘Between Note and Emotion – Piano Recital’, the concert will […]