All events

Alice Kettle: Thread Bearing Witness

1 September 2018 - 24 February 2019
From the Barberini Tapestries to the Bayeux Tapestry, monumental textiles in the form of large-scale narrative embroideries, weaving and tapestries have been used to illustrate contemporary…

Ballroom and Latin for Beginners

13:05 26 September - 13:55 21 November 2018
Due to popular demand, this Autumn the Martin Harris Centre is going back to basics again! Join us for ‘Ballroom and Latin for Beginners’ in a relaxed and friendly environment. …

Bodies of Colour: Breaking With Stereotypes in the Wallpaper Collection

4 May 2018 - 28 April 2019
This latest exhibition uses the Whitworth’s extensive and significant wallpaper collection to focus on how Imperial attitudes to people are reflected in wallpaper. The wallpapers in…

Confucius Institute Taster Sessions 2018

18:00 24 - 19:00 27 September 2018
Come along to our free taster sessions, get to know our native teachers, find out which class would be the right one for you and learn about our approach to teaching Mandarin. We look…

Daily: Art Hampers – resources for families at the Whitworth

10:00 31 August 2018 - 10:00 31 May 2020
Are you and your family hungry to get creative? Pick up a picnic hamper with a difference. Come to our Oxford Road or Parkside entrance and pick up one of our special hampers - free…

Ehrhardt Seminar: Prof Paul Middleton (Chester), "The ‘Noble Death’ of Judas Iscariot: Reconsidering Suicide in the Bible and Early Christianity "

14:00 - 16:00 27 September 2018
The Centre for Biblical Studies weekly seminar series. These seminars are free with no registration required. Seminars last 90 minutes including a 30 minute Q&A session. Tea and biscuits…

English Corner

10:30 6 October 2017 - 12:00 31 May 2019
Fourth Friday of each month 10.30am–12pm Monthly conversation classes for people who are learning to speak English. Free, no need to book

Exchanges

24 March 2018 - 2 February 2020
Exchanges sets art and artists together, sometimes in harmony, sometimes in opposition – always with insight and intention. In this evolving exhibition, art that has recently been…

Four Corners of One Cloth: Textiles from the Islamic World

23 June 2018 - 3 November 2019
A section of a Kiswa will form the heart of the exhibition. The Kiswa cloth covers the Ka’bah and is replaced each year during Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). Positioned in the direction…

In the Land

27 January - 4 November 2018
Rethinking the form, texture and space of the natural landscape. This exhibition looks back at a period of intense experimentation in British painting and sculpture where artists,…

Nature Through Roman Eyes

10:00 6 April - 17:00 30 October 2018
Nature Through Roman Eyes is inspired by the work of Roman writer Pliny the Elder. His Natural History – a 37 book encyclopaedia of the ancient world - covers every subject from astronomy…

Peacock Feathers and Pearls; Printing Press Demonstration

11:15 - 11:30 27 September 2018
Learn more about Annie Horniman and Manchester’s first repertory theatre. Watch our experts print you a copy of an original programme from the time. Free. No need to book, just turn up.

Prints of Darkness: Goya and Hogarth in a Time of European Turmoil

7 July 2018 - 4 August 2019
Francesco José de Goya Lucientes (1746-1828) and William Hogarth (1647-1764) were the most remarkable artists of their times. Both were famous painters, but their most compelling works…

Religions & Theology Research Seminar: Dr. Andrew Crome (MMU), “Cosplay in the Pulpit and Ponies at Prayer: Christian Faith and Lived Religion in Fan Culture”

16:00 - 17:30 27 September 2018
The Religions & Theology research seminar takes place on alternate Thursdays. These seminars are free with no registration required. Seminars last 90 minutes including a 30 minute Q&A session.

Student Friends of the Whitworth: Launch Party

18:00 - 20:30 27 September 2018
Come and spend an evening getting to know the Whitworth Art Gallery. Bring your Student Friend card, collect a glass of wine on the Upper Promenade and meet curators and members of…

Tours at Two

14:00 20 April 2018 - 14:45 31 December 2019
Each day our public tours are led by our Visitor Team and are an insightful view into our history, collections, exhibition spaces, architecture and park. Daily tours are designed for…

Understanding small areas: spatial analysis of population and neighbourhood data

27 - 28 September 2018
This two day workshop equips participants with conceptual understanding and technical skills to obtain, analyse and visualise spatial data related to populations and neighbourhoods.…

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concerts: Oriental Breeze

13:10 - 14:00 27 September 2018
Manchester-based Chinese music ensemble, Oriental Breeze, consists of members from the local Chinese community and is one of the largest of its kind in the UK. Enjoy the charm of traditional…

William Kentridge: Thick Time

21 September 2018 - 3 March 2019
South African artist William Kentridge weaves together global histories of revolution, exile and utopian aspirations, exploring how they are shaped by the creative forces of memory…

Science Uncovered

17:00 - 21:00 28 September 2018
Friday 28 September is European Researcher’s night, and for the fourth time Manchester Museum will be hosting Science Uncovered Manchester - a special late opening showcasing Manchester’s…

Summit

19:00 - 20:30 28 September 2018
Written by Andy Smith Co-directed by Andy Smith and Claire Lamont Produced by Fuel "We need to use our imagination. We need to imagine that change might be possible. That change…

Making the modern world: England's first civic university (Heritage Tour)

13:00 - 14:00 29 September 2018
This tour takes visitors on a journey from the beginnings of England’s first civic university to the sites of world changing discoveries. It begins within the fine neo-gothic architecture…

Outdoor Art Club

10:30 - 14:00 29 September 2018
Outdoor Art Club will be back on Saturday 15 September. New for Autumn! Outdoor Art Club under 6s. Every Saturday (term time only), 10:30am-12noon. Free, no booking Play based…

Students with Families Welcome Party

15:00 - 17:00 29 September 2018
A welcome party for students with partners and children. A fun filled day planned with food, music and games. A magic show and balloon modeling is planned to entertain the children…

Manchester University Music Society: Welcome Concert

17:00 - 19:00 30 September 2018
Join us for the first Music Society concert of the academic year, featuring three contrasting French works. We introduce our newest music students in Poulenc’s eclectic Gloria, followed…

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