• The Apple Trees and The Bees

    Henry Watson Music Library

    James Ellson presents The Apple Trees and The Bees - symbiotic relationship between apple trees, honeybees and humans Join us for an engaging discussion about the relationship between apple trees, honeybees […]

  • Inspired by Libraries with Shaun Keaveny and Guy Garvey

    Performance Space

    Manchester City of Literature and Manchester Libraries present this special Festival of Libraries event. Join us at Manchester Central Library for a special one-off event featuring two of the city’s […]

  • Crime Central

    Performance Space

    CRIME CENTRAL RETURNS 25 JUNE 2025 With the brilliant Rachel Wolf, H Critchlow and Antony Johnston! Bringing the best from all over! Featuring the best and brightest crime writing talent […]

  • Lords and Ladies of Middleton Manor

    Performance Space

    Join us for an evening exploring the fascinating Assheton family of Middleton. Meet a medieval Middleton Bowman and discover everyday life through close-up encounters with  original historic documents from the […]

  • Not just any old iron! Afternoon Lecture

    Performance Space

    Manchester Town Hall has been closed since January 2018 for an extensive restoration programme that will repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. The work will include the conservation […]

  • Not just any old iron! Evening Lecture

    Performance Space

    Manchester Town Hall has been closed since January 2018 for an extensive restoration programme that will repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. The work will include the conservation […]

  • Blooming in the West – Flowers from China

    Performance Space

    In this talk, Dr Fang ZONG will introduce some traditional garden plants of China and their journeys to the West. Their cultural symbolism, presence in art and medical applications will […]

  • United in Rebellion: The Story of the Anti-Nazi League

    Henry Watson Music Library

    Join us for this talk inspired by Geoff Brown's book, 'A People's History of the Anti-Nazi League, 1977-1981'. Discover how the Anti-Nazi League (ANL) emerged from the streets, schools and […]