Programme announced for 30th anniversary of ¡Viva! – 5-25 Apr 2024

The UK’s only festival dedicated to the promotion of Spanish and Latin American cinema will be celebrating its 30th anniversary when it opens at HOME in Manchester...

Manchester Literature Festival welcomes three brilliant writers to the city this Spring

Manchester Literature Festival welcomes three brilliant writers to the city this Spring setting the tone for a celebration of the power of words in...

Line-up revealed for 2024 Rochdale Borough Festival of Ideas

The line-up has been revealed for the new Rochdale Borough Festival of Ideas, which is being staged from Monday, 4 March 2024 to Saturday,...

Inaugural WOW Festival In Manchester Announced Including An Evening With Mel B

Factory International and WOW - Women of the World are today announcing the first ever WOW Manchester, which will take place at Manchester’s landmark...

Greater Manchester’s largest open art exhibition is set to take place from Sat 3...

Greater Manchester’s largest open art exhibition is set to take place from Sat 3 Feb to Sun 28 Apr at HOME. The 2024 edition...

The moving art installation ‘Mystery Bird’ takes to the streets of Salford

Salford City Council has announced that Mystery Bird, a spectacular moving art installation for the people of Eccles, taking place from 23-27th January, will...

Halle archive to go online from this Sunday

Have you ever fancied dipping your toe into the Hallé’s rich and extensive 165 year old archive? From anywhere in the world? On Sunday 21stJanuary...

40 Years of the Future: Painting at Castlefield Gallery

Forty years ago, on 20 March 1984, Castlefield Gallery opened its doors. On that day, the gallery was proud to open with a remarkable...

LS Lowry’s iconic match day painting goes on tour

LS Lowry’s masterpiece Going to the Match has left its home at The Lowry, Salford and begun a year-long tour of five North West...

Art Battle Manchester at the Science and Industry Museum

For one night only, art and industry come together inside one of the city’s most significant industrial heritage sites.  On Friday 9 February 2024, Art...