Crime Central Returns!
Performance SpaceGet it in your diaries!! Crime Central returns 24th September with a monster! Jo Furniss, Louisa Scarr, KJ Whitle and Michael Wodd will all be joining Rob Parker at Manchester […]
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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 […]
ABBA: Over 50’s Party!
Performance SpaceSORRY, THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. IT'S THE ABBA OVER 50'S PARTY! Take a chance on a super trouper afternoon at Central Library. Two hours of Abba classics to […]
Fun Palaces
Join us for this free family event where people come together to share their skills, passions and interests! Meet a professional beekeeper, get involved with some ABBA-themed crafts, and much […]
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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 […]
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