Reimagining Black History Month
Join us for a discussion on the future of Black History Month, where we will be joined by award-winning author, broadcaster and Professor of Sociology, Gary Younge, as well as […]
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Migration Stories North West Exhibition & Preview
Lwr Ground Floor - Manchester Histories HubA history of migration in and out of North West England told through 100 stories from Roman times to the present day. Explore the region’s long history of migration and […]
Knock Out Blow
Performance SpaceJoin us for an evening of art and discussion dedicated to the life and legacy of Len Johnson— Britain's uncrowned boxing champion, dedicated local activist, and revered Manchester legend. The […]
Northern Publishers’ Fair
Performance SpaceImmerse yourself in the vibrant literary landscape of the North at the Northern Publishers' Fair, organised by Fly on the Wall Press. Discover dynamic new voices, meet authors and buy […]
Manchester Central Library Fun Palace
Manchester Central Library will join hundreds of Fun Palaces nationally and internationally set to explode with free and fun activities for all. Join us on Saturday, 5 October, and master new […]
Mandarin Storytime
Children's LibraryBring the family along to join in our Mandarin and English Storytime. We will share the stories in Mandarin then English and it will be a chance for the children […]
Yuan Yang
Performance SpaceUNFORTUNATELY, THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED Yuan Yang is no longer able to travel to Manchester due to her new parliamentary commitments and constituency obligations and is very sorry to […]
Lindsey Hilsum
Performance Space‘I was standing outside an apartment block that had been split apart by a missile. The words of a poem came to me when I could no longer find my […]
Asako Yuzuki
Performance SpacePLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS CHANGED VENUE FROM WATERSTONES DEANSGATE TO CENTRAL LIBRARY 'There are two things that I can simply not tolerate: feminists and margarine.’ A Japanese bestseller, Butter is the […]
An Evening with Alan Hollinghurst & Andrew McMillan
Performance SpaceUnfortunately, due to illness we are having to postpone this event with Alan Hollinghurst. We are hoping to reschedule the event for later in the year. Quaytickets will be in […]
Paula Hawkins
‘Reminiscent of du Maurier and extremely hard to put down. The Blue Hour is destined to be a big hit.’ Mick Herron When a bone at the centre of a […]
Rumaan Alam in Conversation
Performance Space‘This is what governs all of life. We agree to rules. Most of us. There are some, though, you know, who do not obey, who are not asked to observe […]
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