Fun Palaces put culture at the heart of community and community at the heart of culture. Join us for a packed day of arts, crafts, science and much more, all led by local people sharing their passion, skills and enthusiasm.
Fun Palaces put culture at the heart of community and community at the heart of culture. Join us for a packed day of arts, crafts, science and much more, all led by local people sharing their passion, skills and enthusiasm.
Join us for this special evening of poetry and music, featuring performances of new writing by two of Manchester’s fastest rising poetry stars, Hafsah Aneela Bashir and Isaiah Hull. Hafsah and Isaiah will share new work composed as part of their recent writer’s residencies in Longsight.
Have fun, get creative, feel good and connect with your community at our creative sessions for all abilities at Longsight Library. Expect creative activities, confidence-boosting games, self-expression and support to develop your artistic skills. Everything from music and spoken word to drawing and crafts.
Join Longsight’s creative community for a celebration of music, arts and self-expression. Young people and adults from the community have been developing their work to share at this vibrant library late.
Fun Palaces put culture at the heart of community and community at the heart of culture. North City Library Fun Palace is a gloriously creative day packed with all sorts of artsy, crafty and sciencey stuff! Plus, music, free snacks and refreshments. Try your hand at Arabic calligraphy with Abdula and Rethink/Rebuild, make your own den with the Royal Exchange Theatre, stamp yourself a badge and create a 3D Doodle sculpture. Led by local people sharing their passions, skills and creativity, this event is a highlight of the autumn calendar, so come and have a go!
An exciting opportunity for young aspiring female music creators to be part of Both Sides Now, a groundbreaking initiative for women in music led by charity Brighter Sound. During this three-day project, you’ll work alongside established female musicians from the North West to develop your music production skills and prepare a performance piece, which will be showcased at an evening event on Tuesday 29 Oct.
Free, click here to book a place.
Following the three-day music residency with Brighter Sound,
we present this exciting showcase performance featuring new music by local young female artists. There’ll also be an open mic for musicians, poets and performers – arrive early and sign up on the night to secure your slot.
Six Animals One Mission: to rescue the under 7’s from bland music! A musical gig for families with young children to enjoy together – dancing and singing along to a mix of classic covers and original music.
Fun Palaces put culture at the heart of community and community at the heart of culture. Join us for a packed day of arts, crafts, science and much more, all led by local people sharing their passion, skills and enthusiasm.
A festival-style taste of the world curated and hosted by young people from Wythenshawe. Expect music, food and art activities, celebrating cultures from around the globe, and bringing the local community together.