Crime Central
Performance SpaceBringing the best from all over! Featuring the best and brightest crime writing talent both locally and from around the country - the big names are all coming to Manchester! […]
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Architecture for the People – Exhibition
First Floor Exhibition HallArchitecture for the People Manchester City Architect’s Department, 1902-2003 For 101 years, the City Architect’s Department in the Town Hall served the citizens and met diverse civic needs by designing […]
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Sanctuary, now and then: asylum, migrant rights and anti-deportation in Britain since the 1980s
Performance SpaceSanctuary movements have long been a part of the movement for migrant rights in Britain, but the meaning of sanctuary and the forms it has taken have varied dramatically. This […]
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Keeping Our Stories Alive: A Community Archiving Starter Kit
AIU Race Relations CentreJoin us for two hands-on workshops designed to give you the skills to collect, preserve, and share the stories that matter most. 🗣️ Keeping Our Stories Alive: A Community Archiving Starter […]
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Manchester Animation Festival 2025
Join us as we host activities for the UK’s largest Animation Festival, dedicated to celebrating the animated art form. The festival brings one of the UK’s biggest animation hubs together […]
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Keeping Our Stories Alive: A Community Archiving Starter Kit
AIU Race Relations CentreJoin us for two hands-on workshops designed to give you the skills to collect, preserve, and share the stories that matter most. 🗣️ Keeping Our Stories Alive: A Community Archiving Starter […]
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Cole Stacey – Live
Performance SpaceCole Stacey performs his debut album live in the magnificent Manchester Central Library, part of a series of 5 concerts in truly remarkable places. Immerse yourself in this remarkable space […]
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Stroboscopic Synergy
Henry Watson Music LibraryPhotographer Tracey Welch and five musicians from diverse musical backgrounds come together in an exploration of photography and music. A fascinating collaborative project and exhibition, inspiring new connections, shared experience […]
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Electronic Sound Past, Present and Future: Delia Derbyshire Day 2025
Performance SpaceThe tenth anniversary of Manchester-based charity Delia Derbyshire Day celebrates the unique work and legacy of this electronic music pioneer. Join us for an array of family-friendly creative activities. Be inspired, […]
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Mystery International Film Screening
Performance SpaceWelcome to the seventh edition of Manchester Central Library’s International Film Club’s Mystery Screening series. This event is for individuals aged 15 and over. Event Details: • Doors open: 17:00 […]
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Word Central
Performance SpaceWord Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word. Presented by Flapjack Press and Manchester Libraries. Hosted by Tony Curry with special guest Kieren King. Book your open mic slot from […]
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The Great Hall Exhibition
Lower Ground Floor Exhibition SpaceManchester Town Hall closed in January 2018 and work then began on a labour of love: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to repair, protect and update this architectural masterpiece for future generations. The Great Hall […]
16 Feb 2026
Free
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