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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Bound Art Book Fair 2019
Bound Art Book Fair has become the leading event for arts and photography publishing outside of London, providing a platform for a diverse selection of artists and practitioners to share their work and reach new audiences.
This weekend, free entry
Saturday 19 October, 10.30am-7pm
Sunday 20 October, 10.30am-4.30pmRead more
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Singing in the City
Sunday 10 November 2019
Performances start 12.30-4.45pmOn Sunday 10 November the Whitworth, part of The University of Manchester, will be filled with choirs and a FREE singing extravaganza to celebrate the power of song – Singing in the City.
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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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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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50th Pilkington Lecture | Singh Twins: Slaves of Fashion
This event is organised by Friends of the Whitworth and is open to all, please book your ticket in advance.
Thursday 31 October, 6-8pm
Tickets, £15 (free to sudents)Read more
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Beyond Faith: Artist Sunday
Join the Beyond Faith artists and Journeys Festival for an Artist Sunday for all the family. Explore the themes of identity, culture, otherness and belonging in the Whitworth’s exhibition Beyond Faith.
Sunday 13 October
11am-3pm
Free, no need to bookRead more
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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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Sunday Concerts
Students from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester perform in our South Gallery overlooking Whitworth Park.
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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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Family Events
Come and discover, create and learn together at the Whitworth.
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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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Young People
Whitworth Young Contemporaries, a programme developed by, with and for young people.
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Mossa Movement
Creative dance classes for children and families with additional learning needs.
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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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A Statement Against Decree 349
In recent days the Cuban government has attempted to issue Decree 349 to restrict the activities of artists. It has provoked protests in Cuba and the detention of artists...
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