Events
Events outdoors and in, and for families, art lovers and friends
Find out what events are taking place and what's coming up
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Chinese New Year
Celebrate the Year of the Rat at the Whitworth with performances from Jin Long Culture and Performing Arts Ltd and The Federation of Chinese Associations of Manchester (FCAM).
Friday 24 January, 11.30am & 2pm
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Tinkering Studio: February Half Term
A hands on, creative studio for trying out ideas and playing with materials.
Monday 17 to Friday 21 February 2020
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Elizabeth Price: Lecture and book launch
This lecture marks Elizabeth Price’s acclaimed exhibition at the Whitworth and the publication of SLOW DANS, which focuses on her most recent work and reflects upon her preoccupations and approaches to research, production and presentation.
Rescheduled date:
Thursday 20 February, 6-7.30pm
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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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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.
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Sunday Concerts
Students from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester perform in our South Gallery overlooking Whitworth Park.
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Whitworth Studies
Whitworth Studies offers a programme of talks, events and performances for a broad public audience.
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School of Sustainabilty
The Bukky Baldwin Universe is launching the ‘School of Sustainability’ this October. School of Sustainability is a series of workshops aimed at equipping the public in hand crafted design and creative techniques. The workshops will cover skills from natural fabric dyeing to embroidery, crochet, macramé, jewellery making and many more.
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Still Parents
A series of free monthly art workshops in partnership with SANDs, Stillbirth & Neo Natal Death charity.
October 2019 to March 2020
Follow this link for more information or to book your place.
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Thursday Lates
Late openings until 9pm every Thursday with music, performances, talks and screenings.
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Mossa Movement
Creative dance classes for children and families with additional learning needs.
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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.
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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?
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Age Friendly
A series of friendly, sociable events designed by, with and for older people.
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Tours
Find out more about the gallery tours we offer
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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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