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Schinkel in Manchester 1826-2026

7 September 2026 - 2 January 2027
An exhibition of architectural models by students from the Manchester School of Architecture of early nineteenth buildings in Berlin and Manchester created to celebrate the bicentenary…

Dome Show: What Santa Sees

14 November - 23 December 2026
Soar through our Space Dome and discover the night sky through Santa's eyes as he races around the world on Christmas Eve! Take a ride in Santa's sleigh, journey past the constellations…

The Whitworth After Hours: Autumn preview

18:00 - 20:00 19 November 2026
Join us for a special evening at the Whitworth as we celebrate the opening of our latest exhibitions and explore the gallery after hours. Be among the first to experience Bagri Commission:…

Melanin Markets Winter Wonders x The Whitworth

10:00 28 - 15:00 29 November 2026
Melanin Markets Winter Wonders is taking over the Whitworth for a whole weekend of Black-owned businesses, African and Caribbean culture, creativity and festive joy. Across Saturday…

Relaxed Performance Festive Sing-along

11:00 - 11:50 4 December 2026
Relaxed Performance Festive Sing-along, in collaboration with Sign Me Happy and Manchester Music Society. This relaxed performance is intended to be welcoming for people who may not…

Celtic Christmas Strings

6 December 2026
Celebrate the season with Celtic Christmas Strings at Jodrell, a spellbinding concert from legendary Irish harper Máire Ní Chathasaigh and acclaimed English guitarist Chris Newman, live in the Space Dome! - 19.30

Goofus Theatre: Stars and Stones

19 - 20 December 2026
Goofus Theatre returns with Stars and Stones to Jodrell, a brand-new tale of mystery and wonder! Join us for a fantastic adventure of ancient magic and transformation, told through puppetry play and music.

The Whitworth

Jodrell Bank

Martin Harris Centre

The John Rylands Library

Manchester Museum

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