What's on

Debate Club

Seminar Suite, Floor Two

Join young people who want to discuss and debate a range of subjects in this informal setting. This month’s debate club coincides with Refugee Week, and young people will be discussing […]

Unspeakable: John Bercow – In Conversation

Blackwell's Manchester and Manchester Libraries are honoured to be hosting JOHN BERCOW at Manchester Central Library on Tuesday 18th February. The former Speaker of the House of Commons will be […]

£8.90 – £26.92

Museum of Me Collage Workshop

Activity Room (Lwr Ground Floor

This workshop will be of interest to people who would like to find a new and creative way to explore their family history and want to learn more about how […]

LGBTQ+ MIXTAPE

This LGBT History Month Unlocking Our Sound Heritage presents an intimate room of curated archive audio and immersive projections. Manchester's LGBTQ+ community took to both the streets and the dancefloor […]

The Poetry Exchange

Is there a poem that has been a friend to you? You are invited to book an individual slot to come and explore a poem that has been a friend […]

International Mother Language Day

Performance Space

Join us for a fun packed celebration. Communities from across the city will be delivering cultural performances and traditional crafts to share their heritage and celebrate our multilingual Manchester. Pop […]

Festival of Belonging

Join Manchester Jewish museum in a multi-arts festival, exploring what makes us feel that we belong, how we assimilate in new places and what happens when we don’t belong. We […]

International Women’s Day

Performance Space

Celebrate International Women’s Day with activities and some special community led performances. Find out more about health, employment, education and opportunities for Manchester women and girls, or just relax and […]

Spanish Story Time

Lower Ground Floor Link

Come along to a new session of stories, songs and activities in Spanish, suitable for 4-7 year olds Monthly on a Saturday from 2.00-2.30. No need to book. Dates for 2020 […]

Roving Robots Coding Workshop

Media Lounge

THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED Do you want to learn how to code? Come along to our new series of coding workshops for all. Families, adults, grandparents, in fact anyone […]

Xian Xinghai: The People’s Composer

Performance Space

Xian Xinghai (1905-1945) is one of the most famous Chinese composers of the 20th century. Thanks to his hardworking nature and international education, he composed numerous music pieces ranging from […]