Events
Talks, tours, workshops and more at the Whitworth – both outdoors and in.
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Community as a Superpower: Refugee Week and Roma History Month celebrations
Join us with Manchester Refugee Support Network and KaskoSan Roma Charity as we mark Refugee Week & Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month.
Saturday, 21 June, 11am-4pm
Free, booking is essential, please click the link below for details and the booking linkRead more
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Yoga and Mindfulness for Menopause
Are you experiencing hot flushes, night sweats, stress, anxiety, irritability, mood swings, insomnia, fatigue or lack of focus?
Yoga and mindfulness can help you manage symptoms of perimenopause and menopause through a combination of gentle stretches, breathing techniques and mindfulness practices.
A relaxing morning of gentle stretches, breath work and mindfulness to help you manage your menopause, whatever stage you're at!
Session date:
Friday 27 June, 10am-12pmBooking is essential | Tickets per session - from £9.92 (early bird) to £16.96 (full price)Read more
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Afrocats x the Whitworth – A Creative Collaboration Symposium
Join Afrocats and the Whitworth to hear all about our award-winning partnership building communities and supporting social inclusion.
Tuesday 1 July, 10am-5pm
For all ages, tickets from £5.98
Booking is essential
Please follow the link for details
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Families
Come and discover, create and learn together at the Whitworth.
All our family activities are FREE and are designed to enable you to enjoy a fun visit – check the link below to find out what’s on offer.
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J.M.W Turner inspired Watercolour Classes
Watercolour Workshop inspired by JMW Turner x In Demand MCR a monthly workshop series inspired by the J.M.W. Turner exhibition. These relaxed sessions are perfect for beginners or anyone refreshing their painting skills.
Thursday 10 July, 6pm-8pm
Tickets from £16, booking requiredRead more
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Natural Cultural Health Service
The Natural and Cultural Health Service (NCHS) is a programme of outdoor activities that promote good physical and mental wellbeing. From Meditating in Nature to Gardening for good health (GROW), at the Whitworth we have something for everyone, every week.
Visit our Get Involved NCHS page for full details
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Sunday Concerts
Students from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester perform in our South Gallery overlooking Whitworth Park.
Sunday Concerts 2025
Further concert dates in 2025 will be confirmed closer to the time.
Check this listing link for more details.
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The Grey Area Writing Group & Book Club
The Grey Area is a monthly event for trans and queer writers and book lovers. Events will take place in person, in the Office Arté Util space at the Whitworth.
The Grey Area events are held on the first Thursday of the Month.
Please click this link to find out more and to book your FREE place.
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Artist in Residence
Join Venture Arts artist in residence Sally Hirst as she explores the history of textile inventions in a mark making session inspired by the sounds and movement of textile mills.
Family friendly, everyone welcome!
Every Thursday, in the Everyday Art School gallery space
10am-2pm, free, drop-inRead more
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Manchester Sacred Harp
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.
On various Sundays, 2-4.30pm, FREE, drop-in.
Click the link for dates and full details.
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Still Parents workshops
Still Parents is the Whitworth’s award-winning programme to support parents who have experienced the loss of a baby in pregnancy or just after birth.
Explore your experiences of baby loss through art with the help and guidance of an artist alongside support from the Manchester Sands charity. Making is at the heart of these sessions as participants are introduced to new techniques and skills whilst surrounded by people who understand.
Workshops are scheduled once a month, on a Thursday evening or Sunday afternoon.
Sessions are FREE, and booking is essential.Please click the link below for more information, dates, and booking details.
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Still Care project
Still Care is a new strand of work that compliments the multi-award-winning Still Parents programme.
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Sybil Atteck
A Life of Art and InfluenceDiscover the life and art of pioneering Caribbean artist Sybil Atteck from her nephew, including her work to nurture the local artists of Trinidad and Tobago.
This event has now ended.
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What's on in the area
One of the joys of a visit to Manchester is the fact that this is a compact city that’s easy to get around – you’re never far from another great place to visit.
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