The Whitworth

PLAY Days

10:30 - 14:30 10 November 2023
A space for under 5s and their grown-ups to come together to play, be curious and be creative with simple, open-ended play resources. “We love how these sessions give you the opportunity…

Studio Nights with poet Matt Concannon

18:00 - 20:00 16 November 2023
Connecting to Albrecht Durer’s Material World, join poet Matt Concannon (The Thirsty Poet) for insights into what makes up a piece of spoken word poetry. Find connections in our art…

Outdoor Art Club

10:30 - 14:30 18 November 2023
Creative activities designed to encourage children to play freely whilst exploring nature outdoors. ‘The outdoor sessions are so much fun! I bring both my three and one year-olds and…

NCHS: Nature for Health – Print and Book Making

13:00 - 15:00 21 November 2023
Tuesdays; 1pm – 3pm Clore Garden Studio & Whitworth Park Create prints from nature and make a series of books using different techniques. To make a referral, please contact Referrals.RecoveryPathways@gmmh.nhs.uk…

Quiet Mornings

10:30 - 12:30 26 November 2023
Multi-sensory, open-ended play for families with additional needs. These multi-sensory play sessions are specially designed for families with additional needs who may prefer a quieter,…

NCHS: Nature for Health – Print and Book Making

13:00 28 November 2023
Tuesdays; 1pm – 3pm Clore Garden Studio & Whitworth Park Create prints from nature and make a series of books using different techniques. To make a referral, please contact Referrals.RecoveryPathways@gmmh.nhs.uk…

Art Baby

10:30 - 14:30 1 December 2023
Sensory play sessions in the beautiful surrounds of the gallery, especially for non-walking babies and their grown-ups. ‘I truly believe these sessions are good for my health. I feel…

PLAY Days

10:30 - 14:30 8 December 2023
A space for under 5s and their grown-ups to come together to play, be curious and be creative with simple, open-ended play resources. “We love how these sessions give you the opportunity…

Friends of the Whitworth Sunday Concerts

15:00 - 15:45 10 December 2023
Students from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester perform in our South Gallery, overlooking Whitworth Park. Friends of the Whitworth present a series of free Sunday Concerts…

Thursday Lates

17:00 - 21:00 14 December 2023
Our exhibition galleries and shop are now open until 9pm on Thursdays, and the Whitworth Cafe is open for cakes and refreshments until 8pm, with last orders taken at 7.30pm.

Outdoor Art Club

10:30 - 14:30 16 December 2023
Creative activities designed to encourage children to play freely whilst exploring nature outdoors. ‘The outdoor sessions are so much fun! I bring both my three and one year-olds and…

Manchester Sacred Harp

14:00 - 16:30 7 January 2024
Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting social singing. Our door is open – sit and sing with us if you want to give it a try – or pop in to listen. All sessions are…

Thursday Lates

17:00 11 January 2024
Our exhibition galleries and shop are now open until 9pm on Thursdays, and the Whitworth Cafe is open for cakes and refreshments until 8pm, with last orders taken at 7.30pm.

Thursday Lates

17:00 18 January 2024
Our exhibition galleries and shop are now open until 9pm on Thursdays, and the Whitworth Cafe is open for cakes and refreshments until 8pm, with last orders taken at 7.30pm.

Thursday Lates

17:00 25 January 2024
Our exhibition galleries and shop are now open until 9pm on Thursdays, and the Whitworth Cafe is open for cakes and refreshments until 8pm, with last orders taken at 7.30pm.

Me Time Mencap

10:00 - 16:00 28 January 2024
On Sunday 28th January, 10am – 4pm, Poets from Tameside MeTime Mencap will be displaying their poems and associated art in our Garden Studio at the Whitworth. Visitors will be able…

Friends of the Whitworth Sunday Concerts

15:00 - 15:45 4 February 2024
Students from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester perform in our South Gallery, overlooking Whitworth Park. Friends of the Whitworth present a series of free Sunday Concerts…

Manchester Sacred Harp

14:00 - 16:30 11 February 2024
Join Manchester Sacred Harp for an afternoon of uplifting social singing. Our door is open – sit and sing with us if you want to give it a try – or pop in to listen. All sessions are…

Friends of the Whitworth Sunday Concerts

15:00 - 15:45 25 February 2024
Students from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester perform in our South Gallery, overlooking Whitworth Park. Friends of the Whitworth present a series of free Sunday Concerts…

Friends of the Whitworth Sunday Concerts

15:00 24 March 2024
Students from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester perform in our South Gallery, overlooking Whitworth Park. Friends of the Whitworth present a series of free Sunday Concerts…

Stone Flowers Refugee Music Collective - Film Screening with Q&A Panel

18:00 - 20:30 28 March 2024
Music Action International and Stone Flowers present a special screening of the award-winning film Stone Flowers – songs of hope and defiance. The documentary by James Sandy follows…

Exhibition Preview – John Lyons, Ayo Akingbade, Shirley Craven and Everyday Art School.

18:00 - 20:00 9 May 2024
We are delighted to invite you to celebrate the openings of John Lyons, Ayo Akingbade, Shirley Craven and Everyday Art School. Join us at the Whitworth Thursday 9 May 6pm – 8pm John…

Exhibition – John Lyons: Carnivalesque

10 May - 25 August 2024
John Lyons: Carnivalesque The spring begins with the first major retrospective exhibition of Caribbean British artist and poet John Lyons. Spanning six decades, the exhibition will…

Friends of the Whitworth Sunday Concerts

15:00 12 May 2024
Students from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester perform in our South Gallery, overlooking Whitworth Park. Friends of the Whitworth present a series of free Sunday Concerts…

Exhibition – The ‘Death’ of the Life Room

6 June 2024 - 12 January 2025
The ‘Death’ of the Life Room 6 Jun 2024 – 12 January 2025 *Please note the Whitworth is closed on Mondays* Set against the backdrop of the 1950s this collection display highlights…

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