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. […]
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Full Volume Episode 9 ft. Kate Mosse, Jackie Kay, & MLF25
OnlineFull Volume returns for something of a Manchester Literature Festival Special this October. With the festival now marking its 20th Anniversary, host Alan Lynch chats to the acclaimed author Kate Mosse about […]
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Cultural Welcome Week – 6-12 October
Ground FloorCalling all students! Manchester Central Library is getting involved with the Oxford Road Corridor's #CulturalWelcomeWeek. With events in venues up and down Oxford Road 6-12 October, at Central Library we're […]
Let’s Talk Money – Exclusive Book Launch and Talk
Performance SpaceAs part of our Black History Month celebrations, we're proud to welcome Tynan Matembe. This award-winning money coach, global speaker and passionate advocate for financial inclusion will be launching her […]
Manchester Literature Festival presents Simon Armitage
Performance SpacePoet Laureate and Festival favourite Simon Armitage returns to Manchester Literature Festival to read from his two new collections, Dwell and New Cemetery. In Dwell, inspired by the Lost Gardens […]
Hallé Ancoats Community Choir
The Hallé Ancoats Community Choir was founded in 2014 to bring the joy of communal singing into the heart of Ancoats. Led by inspiring choral conductor Stuart Overington, the Community […]
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