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Arts & culture in Manchester

Galleries, museums, theatre, comedy and the sights not to miss in Manchester.

8 picks · 2 free · updated 15 October

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FreeOn The Line: 100 years of strikes & solidarityThu 15 October, 10am · People's History MuseumFreePortrait of Black BritainThu 15 October, 10am · The Social, Aviva StudiosThe Brown Sugar RAP PartyThu 15 October, 8pm · Contact · From £10King LearThu 15 October · Royal Exchange TheatreGreat Northern Contemporary Craft FairThu 15 October · Victoria Baths · From £8.95The Observer Book Club with Min Jin LeeWed 21 October, 7:30pm · Contact · From £15English National Ballet - Romeo & JulietWed 21 October · Palace Theatre ManchesterMeera Syal: Vigilauntie!Thu 22 October, 6:30pm · Albert Hall · From £27
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Arts & culture in Manchester, answered

What are the best arts & culture picks in Manchester?

Right now: On The Line: 100 years of strikes & solidarity, Portrait of Black Britain, The Brown Sugar RAP Party and King Lear. The list is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: On The Line: 100 years of strikes & solidarity and Portrait of Black Britain.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Manchester and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Manchester, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.