Art & Cultural Events in Manchester
Immerse yourself in the local arts scene with exhibitions, gallery openings, and creative events. Discover contemporary art shows, classical exhibitions, street art tours, and multimedia installations across Manchester.
From museum exhibitions and art fairs to studio tours and public art unveilings, our listings cover the full spectrum of visual arts. Perfect for collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates creative expression.
Art events offer windows into different perspectives and cultures. Whether you're exploring emerging artists or celebrating established masters, these experiences inspire and connect communities through shared appreciation of creativity.
Currently showing 149 upcoming arts events in Manchester.
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HOME IS WHERE THE HAUNT IS: Tobi Coventry and Róisín Lanigan
📅 Mon, Mar 16, 2026 • 6:30 PM
📍 Blackwell's Bookshop
🏙️ Manchester
🎟️ GBP 4.00 - 16.99
FINDING ALBION: Zakia Sewell in conversation
📅 Wed, Mar 18, 2026 • 6:30 PM
📍 Blackwell's Bookshop
🏙️ Manchester
🎟️ GBP 4.00 - 25.00
Collage Corner - Create your own Collage inspired by Matisse
📅 Wed, Mar 18, 2026 • 7:00 PM
📍 Benito Lounge
🏙️ Manchester
🎟️ GBP 11.00
MSAxAiM: MAKING MATTERS – CASTING WORKSHOP
📅 Thu, Mar 19, 2026 • 5:30 PM
📍 Material Source Studio
🏙️ Manchester
🎟️ GBP 21.60
Recoverist Curators: Curator Tour with Annie
📅 Thu, Mar 19, 2026 • 6:00 PM
📍 The Whitworth
🏙️ Manchester
🎟️ Free
Introduction to Screen Printing
📅 Thu, Mar 19, 2026 • 6:15 PM
📍 Arc Centre, Hat Works
🏙️ Manchester
🎟️ GBP 38.62
RABBITBOX - Wayne Holloway-Smith in conversation with Andrew McMillan
📅 Thu, Mar 19, 2026 • 6:30 PM
📍 Blackwell's Bookshop
🏙️ Manchester
🎟️ GBP 4.00 - 12.99
What’s in a Name?
📅 Thu, Mar 19, 2026 • 7:00 PM
📍 Main Hall, Friends' Meeting House
🏙️ Manchester
🎟️ GBP 7.21 - 16.96
The Magic of Writing
📅 Thu, Mar 19, 2026 • 7:00 PM
📍 Withington Public Hall Institute
🏙️ Manchester
🎟️ GBP 8.30
Not That Open Mic
📅 Thu, Mar 19, 2026 • 7:00 PM
📍 Jimmy's Manchester
🏙️ Manchester
🎟️ GBP 7.21
A Pleasing Terror - Two Ghost Stories by M R James
📅 Fri, Mar 20, 2026 • 7:30 PM
📍 Levenshulme Old Library CIO
🏙️ Manchester
🎟️ GBP 13.70
Voices of the City: A Collective Performance
📅 Sat, Mar 21, 2026 • 1:00 PM
📍 The Whitworth
🏙️ Manchester
🎟️ Free
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