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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February for Families at the Whitworth
Join us during the February half-term for free drop-in activities from Afrocats' vibrant celebration of colour, music, storytelling, and dance workshops to a Birthday Play Party as we mark 10 creative years since our gallery re-opening.
All events are free, no need to book, just come along!
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Afrocats x Whitworth
February half-termAfrocats join us during the February half-term in collaboration with the Whitworth. We hope you enjoy three fun-filled days of drumming, dance, and creative arts workshops. And, listen to our cultural music echoing through the galleries; making everyone feel welcome.
Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19 & Thursday 20 February
Each day from 12pm-3pmAll events are free, no need to book, just come along!
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MACFEST 2025
Saturday 22 February, 10.30am-4pm
Join us to celebrate the opening of MACFEST 2025, the Women’s Arts Festival and the first round of MACFEST Arts Awards. Muslim Arts and Culture Festival aims to bring Muslim and non-Muslim communities together to promote social inclusion and overcome barriers.
From 10.30am-4pm, a day of paid and free activities, drop-in and bookable activities.Follow the MACFEST links to discover the full list of activities and to book.
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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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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
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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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Barbara Walker Engagement Project
Call Out for Artists and ParticipantsThis engagement project draws inspiration from Barbara Walker's series of artworks, Burden of Proof and Louder than Words. It is an intergenerational public engagement programme linked to the Whitworth's exhibition: Barbara Walker: Being Here.
Louder than Words powerfully expresses the lived experience of the Stop and Search process and, Burden of Proof reflects on the stories of individuals touched by their lived experience of being part of the Windrush generation.We are looking for artists and participants to get involved with this project.
If you are interested please click the link to find out moreRead 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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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.
Events for students and young people is taking a summer break and will be back in the Autumn.
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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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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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