1+ hour, 14+ min ago   (621+ words) The Bridgewater Hall is about to turn 30. Will Fulford‑Jones explores how the arrival of a world‑class concert hall helped redefine Manchester’s cultural and civic identity. To appreciate the importance of The Bridgewater Hall in the emergence of modern…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (774+ words) One of the most storied businesses in Manchester, a pioneering part of the vegetarian movement and mainstay of lunchtimes for as long as anyone can remember. Alongside handmade crafts, the shelves were stocked with second-hand records, underground publications and ‘exotic…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (451+ words) Bruntwood SciTech has surpassed a landmark moment at Manchester Science Park with the practical completion of Greenheys, the £60 million development designed to support the needs and ambitions of cutting-edge science, technology and innovation businesses. This is supported by first-rate operational…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (295+ words) Two contrasting yet complementary musical worlds come together for an unforgettable evening of Flamenco and Classical music. The first set features Duo Cantelina, the dynamic musical partnership hailed as “such as an amazing talent” by the General Consul of Spain....

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (360+ words) School of Digital Arts (SODA) 8th July 2026 – 9th July 2026 Storytellers + Machines is a conference which will include two days of keynotes and panel discussion on 8-9 July and an AI performance event on evening of 8th July featuring dance, music and other AI related…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (364+ words) 10th July 2026 – 18th July 2026 Hot Take returns to YES this July with two weekends of live music showcasing some of the most exciting emerging artists from Manchester and beyond. Curated by Now Wave, the series offers a snapshot of the new sounds…...

2+ mon, 17+ hour ago   (316+ words) DJ Yoda brings his brand-new audiovisual show 90s Mixtape Live to the stage, a high-energy celebration of the music, film and pop culture that defined the decade. The result is a vivid, club-style experience that combines big-screen visuals with genre-spanning music,…...

2+ mon, 10+ hour ago   (340+ words) 3rd July 2026 – 4th July 2026 The Manchester Small Press Fair heads to SEESAW for a weekend celebrating the city’s independent publishing scene, bringing together publishers, editors, artists and readers to showcase the creativity and diversity of small press publishing. From feminist fiction and…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (567+ words) Greater Manchester has secured £50 million to support five major innovation projects spanning AI, health and advanced materials, with delivery led by key partners across the Oxford Road Corridor, including The University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University and Manchester University NHS…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (305+ words) The Centre for Digital Trust and Society Forum 2026 brings together leading voices from academia, government and civil society for a full day of discussion on misinformation, disinformation and online social influence. The programme includes keynote talks from Jonathan Hall KC,…...