All Shall Be Afforded Dignity! At @porticolibrary.bsky.social 'til 24th April. See Norman Kaplan’s powerful prints, incl. 'South Africa’s Bill of Rights', 1 of 2 works on show, engraved in 🇿🇦's Constitutional Court windows @mcrwire.bsky.social 🗞️ manchesterwire.co.uk/all-shall-be... Free entry!

JOB FAIR: As part of next month's @mcrdig.bsky.social Festival, a free Talent Day offering hundreds of career opportunities within Manchester's flourishing tech sector comes to New Century Hall... manchesterwire.co.uk/the-norths-l...

OXFORD ROAD PLANS: Network Rail says it has launched a consultation on plans to improve Manchester Oxford Road Station, though plans could see the station shut for two years... manchesterwire.co.uk/major-plans-...

LIDO PLANS: New plans submitted to create a ‘new woodland town in the city of Manchester’ could include a brand-new lido for the city... manchesterwire.co.uk/holt-town-re...

SAUNA GUIDE: From the transcendent serenity of five-star luxury spas to freestanding outdoor cabins in a Gorton nature reserve, Manchester’s sauna scene provides a sanctuary for all wellness tastes with a diverse selection of urban retreats around the city... manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/the-be...

FREE THINGS: From full-evening Disco parties at The Peer Hat to art exhibitions at The Whitworth – here’s our rundown of the five best free things to do in Manchester this week… manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/free-t...

DINING DEALS: For anyone plotting to tackle January head-on via delicious food and drink, we’ve pulled together some of the best dining discounts that’ll soften the month’s impact on your wallet... manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/discou...

2025 EXHIBITIONS: From startling photos of the stars above and deep dives into the minds of legendary artists to fascinating, family-friendly journeys through the human body, here are the best exhibitions to see in Manchester throughout 2025... manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/the-be...

DANCE HIGHLIGHTS: From ancient folk icons & reimagined fairytales to stirring personal narratives & Tchaikovsky with a flash of Cuban fire, Lowry presents another unmissable line-up of diverse, decorated international talent across its 2025 dance programme... manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/lowry-...

CHRISTMAS DAY DINING: From Michelin Guide-featured British classics to teetering Turkish platters, here are the best Manchester restaurants shouldering the stress on Christmas Day... manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/the-be...

BALLET GUIDE: From reimagined family-friendly fairytales to life-altering global sensations, Manchester’s 2025 ballet calendar offers a series of enchanting, astonishingly diverse performances guaranteed to captivate newcomers and connoisseurs alike... manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/unmiss...

NEW YEAR PLANS: From family-friendly discos and sky-splitting fireworks to live funk orchestras and brooding basslines in Cheetham Hill warehouses, Manchester’s selection of one-off New Year’s Eve events allows everybody to welcome 2025 in their own way... manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/nye-pl...

SANDWICH GUIDE: Throughout the last couple of years in particular, we’ve seen the once-humble sandwich elevated to some truly remarkable places in Manchester... manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/stack-...

CHRISTMAS CAROLS: A special festive evening of music takes over Manchester Cathedral tonight as the Lord Mayo’rs annual Christmas Carol Concert returns... manchesterwire.co.uk/the-lord-may...

CHRISTMAS LECTURES: Next week, Manchester's Science and Industry Museum hosts an exclusive sneak preview of the first of this year’s CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution... manchesterwire.co.uk/the-science-...

BIG GIG: Punk icon Iggy Pop is set to perform in Manchester for the first time in 30 years next spring... manchesterwire.co.uk/iggy-pop-ann...

CHRISTMAS PARADE: Manchester Council has confirmed that the city’s much-loved annual Christmas parade will return this month — here's everything you need to know... manchesterwire.co.uk/dates-and-de...

REGENERATION: Work to deliver the £100m+ regeneration of Prestwich Village centre has officially started... manchesterwire.co.uk/work-begins-...

PARKLIFE: Parklife has unveiled the first wave of acts to perform at next year’s festival, with Charli XCX the first headliner to be confirmed... manchesterwire.co.uk/charli-xcx-c...

PANTOMIME GUIDE: It wouldn’t be Christmas without a pantomime or two. With a great choice of showings for adults and little ones alike, there’s plenty of music and fun to be had across Manchester this festive season... manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/the-be...

COCKTAIL GUIDE: Whether you’re searching for wildly innovative creations or timeless classics, Manchester boasts some of the finest cocktail bars the UK has to offer. Take a look through some of the best… manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/the-be...

POETRY FUNDRAISING: A special night of fundraising poetry comes to Withington this weekend in support of Café Blah following the controversial closure of the cultural hotspot last month... manchesterwire.co.uk/a-night-of-f...

PYRAMID PLANS: Plans to transform the iconic Stockport Pyramid into a luxury hospitality space and high-end dining destination have been given the green light... manchesterwire.co.uk/plans-to-tra...

GIFT GUIDE: Whether it’s hot sauces and cooking ingredients, small batch whisky, jaw-dropping artwork or gorgeous artisan coffee, we've picked out some of Manchester's best independents for this year's Christmas shopping... manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/a-very...

SWAN LAKE: Now cemented as the most successful dance theatre show of all time, Matthew Bourne’s thrilling reimagining of Swan Lake makes a much-anticipated return to The Lowry next week... manchesterwire.co.uk/matthew-bour...

FESTIVE THEATRE: Whether you’re looking to tap your toes to a musical or enjoy a Christmas carol or two, there’s a great range of festive shows on offer across Manchester this winter... manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/the-be...

EXHIBITION GUIDE: Discover the best art exhibitions coming to Manchester and the North this winter... manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/the-be...