Conversation between Cephas Williams, creator of Portrait of Black Britain, and Factory International Artistic Director John McGrath.
Free screening of the heavyweight championship fight between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley on the big screens at Manchester235, with the Vega bar open.
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Free exhibition marking 100 years since the 1926 General Strike, with banners, posters and art from a century of labour struggles.
One of the UK's top gospel choirs returns to Aviva Studios for Black History Month, bringing its rich and joyful sound to The Social.
An immersive exhibition and live performance by Misha B featuring artworks, soundscapes, installations and live music, exploring creativity as a space for healing and connection.
First birthday party of cocktail and seafood bar Bar Shrimp with 50% off drinks and oysters and DJ sets from Shadeda, Theo Ward and Lukatti Bugatti.
Poet Karen Solie performs her award-winning poems and discusses her craft at the annual Rylands Poetry Reading, hosted by Frances Leviston.
An evening of live music, spoken word and performance by four artists from across the North, curated by Azora, exploring remixing and Black diasporic art.
One-night food festival pairing eight London chefs with Manchester food vendors to create exclusive collaboration dishes, with live music and free entry.
An eight-day monster trail featuring inflatable creatures, a roaming party procession, live storytelling, and a monster bake-off across Manchester city centre.
A monster-themed disco at Exchange Square with giant monster friends, fancy dress and dance floor prizes, part of the MCR Monsters trail.
A ghost-themed party with Resident Evil DJs, disco sessions and ghoulish party games hosted by Born to Be Wild Child, part of the MCR Monsters 10th-anniversary celebration.
An evening of live music from the Factory Sounds 2026 cohort with networking for creatives.
A trail of giant inflatable monsters across Manchester's streets and rooftops for a decade of fun, marking the tenth anniversary of the MCR Monsters.
A roaming party procession featuring dancing monster puppets, stilt walkers and a brass band, celebrating the tenth anniversary of The MCR Monsters.
The Sweet Treat Eating Leech, an eight-metre-long inflatable monster, is part of the MCR Monsters Halloween trail across Manchester city centre.
Live storytelling performance by Z-Arts uncovering the origin of the legendary MCR Monsters, designed for families.
A drop-in Halloween crafts session for the community.
An immersive celebration of African and Caribbean history and heritage, blending culture, education, choreography and live artistry.
A relaxed, sensory-friendly session at The Portico Library to celebrate Black History Month, with a visit to the Ledger of Liberation exhibition.
A baby and toddler drop-in session with crafts, stories and play, including making spider headdresses and reading The Very Busy Spider.
A free Halloween rooftop party with themed DJs, roaming magicians, spooky characters and a fortune teller at The Nest and The Hideout.
An evening of melodic rap and R&B performances from Tyreezy, Joash, Gvani, Fate and Lavelle, showcasing the North West's music scene.
A beginner-friendly pottery workshop led by local artist Millie of Happy Yappy Clay, where participants create pinch pots, trinket dishes, or tea-light holders.
A groundbreaking disabled-led comedy night curated and hosted by Wheels and the Legman, featuring comedians Jack Carroll, Sam Ayinde, Ushiku Crisafulli, Mike Carter and Marlla Duffy.
A live simulation and screen-based artwork by Theo Triantafyllidis that uses real-time atmospheric data and generative technology to explore climate uncertainty.
Solo exhibition by Dr Shanali Perera, marking the first presentation of her acrylic collection, with opening preview and panel.
A talk by visual artist Yael Bartana exploring creativity in times of global upheaval, part of the Factory International series.
A hands-on jewellery-making workshop led by jeweller AREESHA where participants create their own unique wax mould for a ring.
An afternoon of flamenco workshops, performances, and audience participation with artists including Julio Ruiz, Sarah Chambers, Teresa Hernández and José 'El Peli' Muñoz.
A creative workshop to make a folded zine inspired by David Bowie's 'You're Not Alone', curated and facilitated by Tina Ramos Ekongo.
Free live music from The Untold Quartet, a Manchester group reimagining orchestral music, within the Festive Voices programme.
Free live music from the award-winning Akiko Saxophone Quartet within the Festive Live programme at Aviva Studios.
Free live a cappella festive music from Cottontown, a male a cappella group, at Aviva Studios.
A creative workshop where attendees make a unique Christmas wreath from provided materials; pre-booking required and over 18s only.
Free live music from the Fractal Saxophone Quartet within the Festive Live programme at Aviva Studios.
Intimate orchestral reinterpretation of the David Bowie catalogue by Manchester Camerata, part of the 'Bowie in the City' series.
Free live festive music from Manchester choirs, including Sing Out Music Gospel Choir, at Aviva Studios.
Free festive live music from the Innsæi String Quartet at Aviva Studios, part of the Festive Live series.
A creative workshop where participants paint taper candles, curated and facilitated by The Creative Tangent as part of Aviva Studios' festive programme.
Free live music from the Manchester Proud Chorus, one of the UK's largest LGBTQ+ choirs, at Aviva Studios.
An immersive multimedia celebration of David Bowie with DJs and VJs bringing his music to life through reactive visuals, part of the 'David Bowie: You're Not Alone' exhibition.
Twelve Manchester QTIPOC artists compete in a showcase of Bowie-inspired fashion, music, dance, burlesque and drag across four battle rounds.
Free live music from The Untold Orchestra within the Festive Live programme at Aviva Studios, a charity orchestra using music to bring people together.
Free live festive music from the Rosamund Brass Quartet within the Festive Live programme at Aviva Studios.
Dance project for young people aged 8-14 with workshops in choreography, movement and improvisation, plus a performance opportunity.
A house music charity rave featuring Max Shaw and Ben Park, with proceeds benefiting Sarcoma UK.
Lunchtime concerts featuring performances by talented pupils from Chetham's School of Music, aged 8 to 18.
Exhibition exploring animation through the work of Kelan Andrews and Petra Szemán, featuring commissions and material from the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive.
