Events
Events outdoors and in, and for families, art lovers and friends.
Find out what events are taking place and what's coming up.
Please note events may be affected as The University of Manchester is closely monitoring the outbreak of coronavirus and seeking advice from the UK authorities, based on the latest available information.
We are doing everything possible to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors during the current situation. For more information please see our statement regarding our response the coronavirus
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Early Years Atelier - Online
Weekly multi-sensory, messy play sessions for early years children. The new online programme, with live Zoom play workshops on the first Monday of the month.
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Age Friendly – Handmade – Online
The Whitworth's regular Age Friendly Programme: Handmade
Sociable craft workshops for adults aged 50+On Fridays, 2-4pm (term time only)
Free, pre-booking is essential2020-21 Sessions are currently held as closed zoom sessions.
Open zoom sessions take place once a month.Handmade is part of the Whitworth's series of friendly, sociable events designed by, with and for older people.
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Natural Cultural Health Service
No emails, texts, updates or alerts – just our series of yoga, meditation and movement sessions.
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Still Parents
A series of free monthly art workshops in partnership with SANDs, Stillbirth & Neonatal Death charity.
Ongoing 2020
During the Coronavirus pandemic, we have taken these sessions online.
Follow this link for more information or to book your place.Read more
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Tuesday Talks
A collaboration between the Whitworth and Manchester Metropolitan University. Tuesday Talks invites leading artists, thinkers and curators to explore the driving forces, influences and sources of inspiration within contemporary art.
This event programme has been temporarily paused.
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PLAYTIME at Home
Throughout the summer, we shared PLAYTIME activities each Monday to do at home, and for children of all ages.
Past Event
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PODCAST: One Conversation Please
Podcast by Linda Brogan & John Lloyd. "The Reno was a legendary funk and soul, cellar club in Moss Side, Manchester. Predominantly populated by mixed race born in the 1950s. ... 2020 we reflect on our journey to lead us to the next steps." Linda Brogan
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Sunday Concerts
Students from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester perform in our South Gallery overlooking Whitworth Park.
This event programme has been temporarily paused.
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Heritage Volunteering Group Conference 2020
The Heritage Volunteering Group annual conference originally planned for this June has been postponed until 2021, the new date is to be confirmed.
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Whitworth Studies
Whitworth Studies offers a programme of talks, events and performances for a broad public audience.
2020-21 Events have moved online, while our live event programme has been temporarily paused.
Please follow the gallery's social media channels for updates.Read more
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School of Sustainabilty
The Bukky Baldwin Universe is launched the ‘School of Sustainability’ in 2019. School of Sustainability was a series of workshops aimed at equipping the public in hand crafted design and creative techniques. The workshops covered skills from natural fabric dyeing to embroidery, crochet, macramé, jewellery making and many more.
This programme has now ended.
Please follow Bucky's social media channels for updates.Read more
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Thursday Lates
Late openings every Thursday with music, performances, talks and screenings.
This event programme has been temporarily paused.
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Mossa Movement
Creative dance classes for children and families with additional learning needs.
The Mossa Movement event programme has been temporarily paused.
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Family Events
Come and discover, create and learn together at the Whitworth.
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Young People
Whitworth Young Contemporaries, a programme developed by, with and for young people.
This programme is currently online only.
Please follow the WYC social media channels for updates.Read more
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English Corner
Our gallery and its collections are worth talking about. So what better place to come than the Whitworth for people learning to speak English?
This event programme has been temporarily paused.
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Tours
Our gallery TOUR programme has been temporarily paused.
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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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