Events
Events outdoors and in, for families, art lovers, and friends.
Find out what events are taking place and what's coming up.
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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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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 2023 & 2024
Future concert dates will be confirmed closer to the time.
Check this listing link for more details.
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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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Young People and Students
16-24yrs? Get Involved with Whitworth Young Contemporaries and Saturday Student Socials, FREE, on regular selected Saturdays and Thursdays.
The next WYC Makes is on Thursday 18 April 6-8pm, and the next Student Social Saturday is on Saturday 13 April, 2-4pm.
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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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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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Queer Theory Reading Group
This reading group is open to all who have an interest in exploring, discussing, digesting, and critiquing queer theory.
Book your FREE place on Eventbrite, click the link for full details.
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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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