Talks & Lectures in Manchester

Kyle Maclachlan - Fictional Selves

Now, live on stage, Kyle will offer an utterly original account of his offbeat journey in Hollywood and the projects that have shaped who he is today.

Opera House, Manchester

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Hannah Fry

Come join Professor Hannah Fry as she brings her signature sass, wit, and warmth to a thought-provoking show that will help bring complex ideas to life - and ho…

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

Ian Gillan: Talking Gib’rish Tour

This very special series of live speaking events will allow audiences to hear personal stories from Ian’s remarkable life and career in music.From his childhood…

Royal Northern College Of Music (RNCM), Manchester

China in Five Bookshops: a Quintet of Travel Tales

China in Five Bookshops: A Quintet of Travel Tales Prof Jeff Wasserstrom (UC Irvine)This talk will use the speaker’s visits to unusual bookshops in five differe…

The University Of Manchester, Manchester

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An Afternoon with Elif Shafak

Join us for a special afternoon with one of today's most influential and much-loved literary voices.Internationally-acclaimed novelist Elif Shafak returns to ce…

Royal Northern College Of Music (RNCM), Manchester

'Desperate Circumstances: Negotiating Abortion As Crime and Healthcare in the Late Russian Empire'

Sasha Rasmussen (University of Nottingham) 'Desperate Circumstances: Negotiating Abortion as Crime and Healthcare in the Late Russian Empire'History Research Se…

The University Of Manchester, Manchester

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The Neuroscience Of Music: The Impact Of Sound On The Brain

What happens in your brain & body when you listen to music? Explore how it shapes our identities and future therapeutic uses.

Friend's Meeting House, Manchester

Seed Talks: The History of Greek Mythology: From Mount Olympus to Modern Mystery

With Dr Shelby Judge From Mount Olympus to Medusa, discover the fascinating history of Greek mythology and its echoes through the ages. Followed by Q&A.

Friend's Meeting House, Manchester

Everyday Money Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them

Feel like you should “know more about money by now”? You’re not alone, and this event is designed exactly for you.Join Laura Whateley, award-winning journalist…

The University Of Manchester, Manchester

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Not As We Planned - Live

Your favourite podcast Not As We Planned is going LIVE! The Exposure Tour is hitting the road to London, Manchester and Edinburgh to hunt down the UK’s biggest…

The Frog & Bucket, Manchester

A Story With a Happy Ending? Writing the Biography of Fred Stein

Daniel Siemens (Newcastle University), 'A story with a happy ending? Writing the biography of the German-Jewish photographer Fred Stein (1909-1967) today'.Histo…

The University Of Manchester, Manchester

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The Gothic History of Manchester - Talks in the Pub

Talks in the Pub invites you to dive into Manchester's Gothic history over a pint and some snacks.

The Fitzgerald, Manchester

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The History of Gothic Graveyards & Horror - Talks in the Pub

Talks in the Pub, from the team behind Seed Talks. A pint, pub snacks, and the strange history behind our obsession with Gothic graveyards.We are running two ta…

The Fitzgerald, Manchester

An Evening With Sir Chris Hoy

What do you hold onto when you're told you have between two and four years left to live?

Opera House, Manchester

The Umbrella Man: What We Talk About When We Talk About the Jfk Assassination

Fresh from a successful run at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe, Martin Fitzgerald is now bringing his one-man storytelling show to The Gatehouse Theatre in StaffordTh…

53Two, Manchester

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