Events
Talks, tours, workshops and more at the Whitworth – both outdoors and in.
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PLAYTIME
This summer, get creative with colour, paint and nature!
Free, drop-in activities for all the family. We are an art gallery open to everyone.1 – 31 August
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J.M.W Turner-inspired Watercolour Classes
Perfect for beginners through to those refreshing their painting skills, this monthly watercolour workshop hosted by In Demand MCR draws on Turner’s masterful use of light and colour.
31 July, 28 August, 25 September, 30 October
6-8pm
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Reading Circle: Talking Beasts and Trickster Tongues
The Contest of the Fruits at esea contemporary, invites you on a journey across continents and centuries at the Whitworth.
Thursday 21 August
6pm-8pm
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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.
Monthly
6pm-8.30pm
Free, booking is essentialRead more
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Manchester Camerata concert
The Angel in the MarbleManchester Camerata have a reputation for creating stunning musical experiences right here in our very own city.
Thursday 4 September 2025
6.15pm & 8pm
Tickets from £3 to £22.50, booking is essentialFollow this link to find out more and book
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CHAORDIC – One Day Symposium
The CHAORDIC Symposium is a landmark, one-day event that offers key insights into and examines the transformative power and pivotal role of the arts within recovery. It is part of the Recoverist Curators exhibition programme, and links with Portraits of Recovery’s RECOVERIST Month this September.
Thursday, 25 September
9.30am-4pm
Free, booking is essentialBook now >
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Sunday Concerts
Free Sunday concerts performed by students from the Royal Northern College of Music in our South Gallery, overlooking Whitworth Park.
Free, drop in
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Family events
Come and discover, create, learn and play at our family events – all of which are free.
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Natural Cultural Health Service
Discover our programme of activities promoting physical and mental wellbeing – pilates, meditation and more.
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Curator led tour with Darren Pih
Thursday 23 October
5.30pm–6.30pm
Free, booking required, limited capacityRead more
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Curator led tour with Hannah Vollam
Curator led tour of Santiago Yahuarcani: The Beginning of Knowledge with Hannah Vollam
Saturday 15 November
11am–12pmRead more
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Artist in Residence
Join Venture Arts artist Sally Hirst in these free, family-friendly mark-making sessions as she explores the history of textile inventions, inspired by the sounds and movement of textile mills.
Every Thursday
10am-2pm
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Things to do in the area
Our guide to things to do close to the Whitworth
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