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Manchester What's On, Entertainment, Tickets and Eating Out Guide

Wednesday 22 Jan 2025

[@]Manchester Exhibitions and Galleries Events

  • MARKERS

    MARKERS

    MARKERS brings together nine commissioned pieces of artwork from Manchester-based artists who have each selected a hero from the footballing world to honour

    When: Until 31st Jan '25
    Address: Urbis Building Cathedral Gardens{c} Todd St{c} Manchester M4 3BG
    Website: More information... Twitter: @footballmuseum

  • Shirley Craven

    Shirley Craven

    An exhibition of vivid, colour-filled textiles by post-war designer Shirley Craven. Craven's bold abstract textiles are displayed together for the first time in over 60 years. Until 11 May 2025

    When: Until 11th May '25
    Address: The Whitworth{c} Oxford Rd{c} Manchester M15 6ER
    Website: More information... Twitter: @whitworthart

  • Wild

    Wild

    A bold new exhibition, opening on 5 June 2024, looks at how we can go 'wild' to tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis

    When: Until 1st June '25
    Address: University Of{c} Oxford Rd{c} Manchester M13 9PL
    Website: More information... Twitter: @McrMuseum

  • The Lost Worlds of Ray Harryhausen

    The Lost Worlds of Ray Harryhausen

    Creatures, Martians and Myths. An exclusive dive into the extraordinary career of visionary animation and special effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen

    When: 26th Oct - 4th Jan '25
    Address: Water Side Arts{c} Waterside Plaza{c} Trafford M33 7ZF
    Website: More information... Twitter: @WatersideArts

  • Out of the Crate

    Out of the Crate

    Out of the Crate delves into the un-tapped history of the collection. This is an opportunity to investigate sculpture through access to stored collections and archival material

    When: Until 31st Dec '25
    Address: Manchester Art Gallery{c} Mosley St M2 3JL
    Website: More information... Twitter: @mcrartgallery

  • Lark Hill Place: A Victorian Experience

    Lark Hill Place: A Victorian Experience

    Head onto the cobbles of Lark Hill Place, a carefully recreated street and step back in time to experience what life was like in Victorian Salford. The street is constructed with original shop fronts and objects

    When: Permanent Exhibition
    Address: Salford Museum {amp} Art Gallery{c} Peel Park The Crescent M5 4W
    Website: More information... Twitter: @SalfordMuseum

  • The Lowry Collection

    The Lowry Collection

    There are over 400 works in the collection, 57 of which are oil paintings. Alongside the works of art is an archive containing thousands of items ranging from photographs to press cuttings and exhibition catalogues. Both the collection and archive were formed by Salford Museum & Art Gallery and transferred to The Lowry in 2000.

    When: Permanent Exhibition
    Address: The Lowry{c} The Quays{c}uSalford M50 3AZ
    Website: More information... Twitter: @the_lowry

Manchester a City of ‘Quarters’

Bury - Part of Historic Manchester

Bury

Only 30 minutes by Tram from the City Centre, Bury and its attractions make a good day trip

Castlefield

Castlefield

Nestled between the Irwell and Medloack rivers Castlefield is where the Romans established 'Mamucium'. Experience the old and modern and explore its attractions

China Town - City Centre

China Town

China Town, a stone's throw from Piccadilly Gardens, offers restaurants, specialist supermarkets and entertainment all in one space

Deansgate

Deansgate

Connecting most parts of the city, this mile-long road is worth a stroll along and offers some great shops and places to eat

Read About All Manchester‘s Quarters