Martin Harris Centre, The John Rylands Library

Rainbows, Stars and Flying Horses: Printing Press Demonstration

11:15 - 11:45 10 May 2018
The John Rylands Library: See our 19th century printing press come to life. Inspired by the Alchemy of Colour exhibition we will be printing beautiful images with an amazing rainbow…

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Gamelan

13:10 - 14:00 10 May 2018
There’s no need to book – this concert is free and you can just turn up on the day. Second-year Music students on the Ensemble Performance module demonstrate their newly acquired expertise…

Collections by Candlelight: Collection Encounter

14:00 - 15:00 12 May 2018
The John Rylands Library: Enjoy some of our most exquisite gold decorated pieces displayed in the manner in which they would have originally been seen - illuminated by candlelight.…

Collections by Candlelight: Collection Encounter

14:00 - 15:00 13 May 2018
The John Rylands Library: Enjoy some of our most exquisite gold decorated pieces displayed in the manner in which they would have originally been seen - illuminated by candlelight.…

Aperture: Open Photography Session

10:30 - 11:30 15 May 2018
The John Rylands Library: Calling all photographers! This is a fantastic opportunity to capture the beauty of our Historic Reading Room, before the Library opens to the general public.…

Rainbows, Stars and Flying Horses: Printing Press Demonstration

11:15 - 11:45 15 May 2018
The John Rylands Library: See our 19th century printing press come to life. Inspired by the Alchemy of Colour exhibition we will be printing beautiful images with an amazing rainbow…

Manchester After Hours: Colour Alive!

18:00 - 20:30 17 May 2018
The John Rylands Library and local community dance group Upasana present Colour Alive! Join us as we celebrate the Library’s exhibition, The Alchemy of Colour, with a spectacular evening…

Explorer Tour

14:00 - 15:00 22 May 2018
The John Rylands Library: Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you. Join us as we take a look behind the scenes at The John…

Shimmer and Shine Window Workshop

14:00 - 16:00 31 May 2018
The John Rylands Library: Red and yellow and pink and green, you name it our amazing stained glass windows have it! Using the most colourful papers and textures make your own version…

Collections by Candlelight: Collection Encounter

14:00 - 15:00 2 June 2018
The John Rylands Library: Enjoy some of our most exquisite gold decorated pieces displayed in the manner in which they would have originally been seen - illuminated by candlelight.…

Collections by Candlelight: Collection Encounter

14:00 - 15:00 3 June 2018
The John Rylands Library: Enjoy some of our most exquisite gold decorated pieces displayed in the manner in which they would have originally been seen - illuminated by candlelight.…

ESTIVAL 2018

4 - 8 June 2018
Join Manchester University Music Society in their unique equivalent to the 'Proms'! MUMS celebrate the end of the academic year by packing nine concerts into five days in an unmissable…

Estival Mashup

19:30 - 21:00 5 June 2018
This concert will feature Carnival of the Animals and a dance showcase, before a group of outgoing music students, the ‘8 guys’, give their original take on life in the Martin Harris…

Explorer Tour

14:00 - 15:00 5 June 2018
The John Rylands Library: Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you. Join us as we take a look behind the scenes at The John…

Jazz Showcase

13:10 - 14:00 5 June 2018
Manchester University Music Society Jazz showcase returns, following its success back in October. Come and enjoy a concert which is sure to take you right across the endless soundscape…

Ad Solem and The Cosmo Singers

13:10 - 14:00 6 June 2018
Join the two chamber choirs of the university for a final concert before their joint choral and orchestral tour to Ireland this summer! Featuring Triptych by Tara O’Regan and much more.…

Manchester University String Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra

19:30 - 21:00 6 June 2018
Programme to include: Mozart Divertimento Dmajor k.136 Tchaikovsky Elegy for Strings Beethoven Piano Concerto No.3 MUSO finish a highly successful year with works by Mozart and Tchaikovsky,…

Manchester University Music Society Grade 1 Orchestra

13:10 - 14:00 7 June 2018
Have you ever wanted to watch a saxophonist try and play a violin whilst a trombonist struggles to hold the bow of a cello? This concert showcases the work of the grade 1-athon player,…

Manchester University Wind Orchestra and Brass Band

19:30 - 21:00 7 June 2018
Michael Giacchino arr. Jay Bocook The incredibles theme Berstein West Side Story - Selections for Band John Williams arr. Jerry Brubaker Star Wars: The Marches The Incredibles, West…

Power to the People: Manchester Stands Up!

14:00 - 16:00 7 June 2018
Join us to discover items from our collection of those who wanted change; from Peterloo to the Suffragettes. Free, no need to book, just drop in. Suitable for 14 yrs and above.Power to the People: Manchester Stands Up!

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 7 June 2018
The John Rylands Library: Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a story world of your own. Free, no need to book, just drop…

Manchester University Music Society - Symphony Orchestra

19:30 - 21:00 8 June 2018
Elgar Dream Children Elizabeth Maconchy Nocturne Vaughan Williams Symphony No.5 Manchester University Music Society finishes Estival in style with an inspiring final concert from…

The Magic of Musicals relaxed performance

13:10 - 14:00 8 June 2018
Join us on a magical journey filled with your favourite songs from musicals and Disney films. This event is a wonderful opportunity to hear live music in our beautiful concert hall…

Rainbows, Stars and Flying Horses: Printing Press Demonstration

11:15 - 11:45 12 June 2018
The John Rylands Library: See our 19th century printing press come to life. Inspired by the Alchemy of Colour exhibition we will be printing beautiful images with an amazing rainbow…

Aperture: Open Photography Session

10:30 - 11:30 17 June 2018
The John Rylands Library: Calling all photographers! This is a fantastic opportunity to capture the beauty of our Historic Reading Room, before the Library opens to the general public.…

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