Name: LOVE STORIES etc FESTIVAL
Start: 2026-07-17T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-18T20:00:00+00:00
Location: Performance Space

July 2026
SOLD OUT: Never Mind The Books Here’s PUNK DAY!

July 11 @ 11:30 am - 4:30 pm

Henry Watson Music Library

This July, the Henry Watson Music Library will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Sex Pistols’ iconic 1976 gig at the Lesser Free Trade Hall. A definitive milestone in the […]
Family Film Club

July 11 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Performance Space

Enjoy a special edition of the Central Library’s legendary Family Film Club! Bring the family for an afternoon of themed crafts and a family classic on the library’s huge screen. […]
Ukraine Today Exhibition

July 13 @ 8:00 am - August 28 @ 5:00 pm

First Floor Display Cases

This documentary photography exhibition presents the work of Ukrainian photographer Olena Melnykova, a member of the volunteer team Auto Angel Lviv, who regularly takes part in humanitarian missions to eastern […]
In Her Colours

July 13 @ 8:00 am - September 23 @ 5:00 pm

First Floor Exhibition Hall

View the 2026 Women Into Visual Arts and Enterprise exhibition celebrating the creativity and talent of women artists from Nigeria and Salford, plus the finalists from their local women’s arts […]
Queer Up North 1992–2002: Celebrating Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Heritage

July 13 @ 8:00 am - December 31 @ 5:00 pm

Archives+ Ground Floor

Explore bold and beautiful material from Queer Up North 1992–2002, Europe's first cross-arts LGBTQIA+ festival. Established in 1992 by Tanja Farman and Gavin Barlow as part of the original Manchester […]
Intergenerational Music Making: Access All Ages Creative Community Hub

July 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Henry Watson Music Library

Intergenerational Music Making invites you to join our age inclusive creative sessions, designed to bring communities together. Every session will include opportunities to get creative through music, art, poetry, movement, […]
An Evening with Alistair McGowan

July 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Performance Space

Book Launch: Like Never Before by Alistair McGowan. Monday 13th July, 6.00pm – 7.15pm. Doors open 5.40pm and free entry. Comic, poignant, and observational, Alistair’s new poetry collection embraces the […]
Little Reads

July 15 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Children's Library

Brought to you by Manchester Literature Festival, Little Reads is a fun, interactive workshop using drama, dance, songs, play and craft to explore children’s picture books. Most suitable for children […]
Hispanic Film Club: La isla mínima

July 15 @ 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Performance Space

Manchester Central Library and the Instituto Cervantes of Manchester proudly present the Hispanic Film Club. Join us for this month's film, La isla mínima. The Manchester Central Library and the […]
New Chapters

July 16 @ 8:00 am - August 29 @ 5:00 pm

Wolfson Reading Room

UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design students from The Manchester College have developed a personal body of work inspired by books selected from Manchester Central Library. The boards on […]
Bring Your Own Vinyl Workshop

July 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Henry Watson Music Library

Join us at the Henry Watson Music Library — a relaxed, beginner‑friendly Vinyl DJ workshop where everyone’s welcome to bring a few favourite records. Led by vinyl DJ and host Maimuna (DJ […]
LOVE STORIES etc FESTIVAL

July 17 @ 10:00 am - July 18 @ 8:00 pm

Performance Space

#LoveStoriesEtc romance festival is returning for a third year to Manchester Central Library on 17th and 18th July 2026 for two packed days of exciting author panels, industry expert led […]

£25.00 – £35.00

July 2026