ACTING UP!
ACTING UP! tells the story of 40 years of HIV activism in the region through archives, testimonies and films. The exhibition honours the memories of lives lost and continues the […]
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Piccadilly Radio Archive: Nobody Did It Better!
Ground FloorExplore the history of independent radio in Manchester from the birth of Piccadilly Radio in 1974 through to Key 103’s 1990s heyday. This free exhibition tells the story of the […]
Punk: The Art of Rebellion
First Floor Display CasesA new exhibition explores how punk exploded from the streets of 1970s Britain - raw, loud, and unapologetic. Born of crisis, it raged against capitalism, racism, and conformity. Through music, […]
LGBT Foundation’s 50 Years of Queer Hope & Joy Exhibition
Wolfson Reading Room and Lower Ground Floor2025 marks 50 years of queer hope and joy for LGBT Foundation—and the heart of the celebrations begins in the centre of Manchester. Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund […]
From Page to Stage: 20 Years of Manchester Literature Festival
Wolfson Reading RoomFeast your eyes on two decades of literary magic with From Page to Stage, a photographic exhibition celebrating Manchester Literature Festival’s 20th anniversary. This intimate collection of photos charts the Festival’s […]
Libraries 175: Celebrating 175 years of the Public Libraries Act 1850
First FloorPop in and view this fascinating exhibition at Central Library - Libraries 175: Celebrating 175 years of the Public Libraries Act 1850. 175 years ago the Public Libraries Act was […]
Crafting Connections – Autumn Workshops
Lwr Ground Floor - Manchester Histories HubFollowing a hugely positive response to our spring and summer workshops, Manchester Histories is delighted to offer a brand-new series of 10 weekly (every Wednesday) crafting connections sessions this autumn. […]
Northern Publisher’s Fair
Performance SpaceThe Northern Publishers' Fair returns this autumn with its biggest celebration yet of independent publishing, taking place on Saturday 27th September 2025 from 11am to 3:30pm at Manchester Central Library's Performance Space. […]
Ear Soup – Acoustic Food for the Soul
Henry Watson Music LibraryJoin 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 […]
Word Central
Performance SpaceWord Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word. Presented by Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries. Doors open 5.40pm and free entry. Hosted by Tony Curry with special guest Lisa Moore. […]
Macdara Yeates and Jennifer Reid
Henry Watson Music LibraryJoin 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 […]
Names, Traditions and Meanings Exhibition Launch
Performance SpaceCome and join Amani Creatives CIC at the launch of The National Heritage Lottery funded FUMBO Exhibition and event to explore the heritage of naming traditions of African communities in […]
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