Talks & Lectures in Manchester

Caitlin Moran - How To Be Hopeful

To celebrate the release of her brand-new book, Sunday Times Bestselling author Caitlin Moran will be heading out on tour accompanied by special guest hosts.The…

The Quays, Manchester

John Cleese and The Holy Grail

This once-in-a-lifetime event features a special screening of the beloved cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, followed by an uproarious conversation…

Opera House, Manchester

Miriam Margolyes: Full English

In her new book, Miriam's Full English, she turns her documentary-maker's eye on her own backyard.

Opera House, Manchester

An Evening with Racing Icons David Coulthard & Mika Häkkinen

Experience the electrifying reunion of Formula One’s most captivating driver partnership, as former team-mates, fierce rivals and companions David Coulthard and…

Opera House, Manchester

Off The Hook

Daz Black (Daz Games) and Will, of the successful YouTube channel Off The Hook, are hitting the road for the first time, bringing their Unhooked show to a theat…

Opera House, Manchester

Chris Williamson

Chris Williamson hits the road across the UK and Ireland with his Mostly Wise live show, bringing his journey and insights directly to audiences.

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

The Science Of Trauma & The Body

Discover how and why trauma manifests as physical symptoms and what we can do about it. With Q&A.Trauma is not just in your head.

Friend's Meeting House, Manchester

Choir Party In The Pub: The One Night Choir For Everybody!

Get down the pub, grab a drink and sing some hits in harmony!Choir Party in the Pub - the night out for anyone that loves a singalong.

The Fitzgerald, Manchester

An Evening Of Fairy Tales & Folklore With Dr Sharon Blackie

Discover how fairy tales have guided women through the ages - and why we need them now more than ever.

Friend's Meeting House, Manchester

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New Century Hall, Manchester

An Evening with Marina Hyde

Britain's favourite columnist and bestselling author, Marina Hyde comes to Manchester Literature Festival to celebrate her new book, What a Time to Be Alive!

Royal Northern College Of Music (RNCM), Manchester

An Evening with Russell T Davies & Bernardine Evaristo

An evening with one of Britain's most influential television writers as Russell T Davies joins Bernadine Evaristo to discuss his forthcoming memoir and how his…

Royal Northern College Of Music (RNCM), Manchester

An Evening with Patrick Radden Keefe

A gripping evening with Patrick Radden Keefe, bestselling author of Empire of Pain and Say Nothing.

Martin Harris Centre For Music And Drama, Manchester

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

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