Oxford Road Corridor

FALE SĀ / SACRED HOUSE - FĀGOGO (EXHIBITION) at HOME FĀGOGO brings together an exhibition of striking digital art exploring some of the major issues impacting Pacific peoples

FĀGOGO: FALE SĀ / SACRED HOUSE at HOME closes this weekend.

Striking digital art and storytelling from Pacific artists exploring identity, ancestry, and Indigenous futures.

Last chance 👇

‘We can’t ask to turn the clock back. The resources just aren’t there’ As he begins his stint as Universities UK president, Malcolm Press tells Helen Packer that the sector’s demands of government need to be realistic about the constrained state of public finances and th...

As he begins his stint as Universities UK president, Malcolm Press tells @helenpacker.bsky.social that the sector’s demands of government need to be realistic and that the sector will have to address its own problems through efficiencies and collaboration
#academicsky #edusky

Violinist, vocalist, and producer Sudan Archives brings her boundary-pushing sound to Manchester Academy.

Manchester trio Moss Side Sauna Club have their very own headline show in The Pink Room at YES

Two titans of hip-hop production, DJ Premier and The Alchemist, bring their first-ever co-headline world tour to Manchester

Panic Shack bring riotous DIY energy, chaos & charm to Manchester Academy this October. Don’t miss it.

It’s been a memorable singalong summer in Manchester — but now it’s time to put the bucket hat back in the loft and discover your new favourite band.

Here are the gigs catching our eye on the Corridor 👇
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Getting Around Oxford Road Corridor | The Knowledge Quarter The Oxford Road Corridor location is a 1 square mile area south of Manchester city centre accessible to 6 million people within 1 hour drive.

It’s National Cycle to Work Day. You might already be at your desk, but if you rode in, give yourself a gold star.

If you're not on two wheels yet, here's everything you need to know 👇

#CycleToWorkDay #PedalPower #SustainableTravel

ANEW Way to Peel an Orange at Castlefield Gallery ANEW Way to Peel an Orange showcases co-created works by Joe Hartley and the ANEW recovery community at Castlefield Gallery.

Now open. Designer Joe Hartley and the ANEW recovery community present ANEW Way to Peel an Orange, an ambitious exhibition of co-produced work developed during Hartley’s five-month residency with ANEW in Tameside.

📍 Castlefield Gallery
📅 until 19 Oct

HOME at 10 | A Cultural Cornerstone A decade on from its ambitious beginnings, HOME stands as an example of how a bold cultural vision can transform a city.

This weekend HOME celebrates its 10th anniversary. From bold vision to city landmark, we look back on a decade that helped shape Manchester’s cultural landscape.

Recoverist Curators at the Whitworth | Exhibitions in Manchester Recoverist Curators is a new exhibition that will explore the Whitworth's collection through the lens of recovery.

Now showing at @whitworthart.bsky.social, a new exhibition co-curated with people in recovery, exploring the gallery’s collection through the lens of lived experience. Developed with
Portraits of Recovery, it offers a thoughtful look at art, care and connection.

A close-up of dozens of love padlocks attached to a metal railing on a bridge overlooking a canal in Manchester’s city centre. In the background, modern and red-brick buildings line the waterway, with high-rise towers visible in the distance under a bright blue sky.

❤️🔒

Rochdale Canal.

Jazmin Morris – Sandbox at Modal Gallery Jazmin Morris transforms Modal into a dynamic space for talks, workshops, and an interactive library exploring knowledge, play, and resistance.

Starting next week at SODA @manmetuni.bsky.social, Sandbox by Jazmin Morris transforms Modal into a radical community resource with talks, workshops, games and library of resistance. Featuring @mickeypip.bsky.social & Ama Dogbe in conversation on worldbuilding, tech & representation.

The Cat That Slept for a Thousand Years at Manchester Museum Manchester Museum invites visitors to enter a fantastical world of The Cat That Slept for a Thousand Years.

Now open at Manchester Museum: a giant, huggable robotic cat you can stroke, sit with or simply watch as it gently snoozes. Perfect for the summer holidays and free to visit. A calm, curious experience for all ages.

📆 Until 14 Sep

Collaborative Research Post at The University of Manchester supports the Creative Health GM Place Partnership We are pleased to announce that Dr Hannah Waterson will be starting her position as Research Associate – Knowledge Mobilisation in July 2025. This 24-month post is made possible by the Arts Council En...

We are pleased to announce that Dr Hannah Waterson has started her position as Research Associate – Knowledge Mobilisation this week!

This collaborative research role supports the @artscouncilengland.bsky.social funded Creative Health GM Place Partnership.

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A new kind of UK growth strategy: Cambridge and Manchester are joining forces to turn world-class research into jobs, investment and inclusive prosperity. #Innovation #LevellingUp #UKGrowth

Manchester International Festival | Oxford Road Corridor Many of the best events at Manchester International Festival take place on Oxford Road Corridor. Here is our guide to MIF23.

#MIF25 is in full swing and there’s loads happening around Oxford Road Corridor. Exhibitions open at HOME and the the Whitworth, with more to come from @rncmlive.bsky.social, @contactmcr.bsky.social and @bridgewaterhall.bsky.social.

Start your journey here.

Ideas, energy and creativity take over the Corridor this July as MIF25 lands in the city. From bold exhibitions to one-off gigs and thoughtful talks, it’s a month to explore.

Here's what's happening 👇

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Manchester Launches New Life Sciences Investment Prospectus Discover why Manchester is a top destination for life sciences investment in the UK, with a new prospectus led by MIDAS and Oxford Road Corridor.

Oxford Road Corridor and MIDAS have launched a new Life Sciences Investment Prospectus, spotlighting Manchester’s strengths in health innovation.

Discover why the future of life sciences runs through Manchester.

See My World is hiring – freelance, part-time roles in storytelling, performance, education and Pan-African arts:

Cultural Heritage Producer
Digital Archivist
Marketing & Content Coordinator
Projects Coordinator
Volunteers

Apply below.

SEESAW Rooftop Summer Social 2025 Summer Social with DJ Obeka, Community Painting by DMZ Studio, welcome drink from DEYA and MOTH on our Rooftop; included in ticket.

this friday 🌇
SEESAW’s rooftop summer social is back ☀️
DJ Obeka • live painting • a free drink • great views over manchester

Very limited rooftop access = once a year opportunity
get involved 🎟️👇

#SEESAWMCR #RooftopParty #ManchesterCreatives

Creative Health Research Symposium 2025 Explore how creative health supports wellbeing through research, policy and practice at this 2025 symposium from Creative Manchester.

This Friday, @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social hosts the Creative Health Symposium 2025, exploring how creativity supports young people’s mental health.

With panels, workshops & community voices, the event is part of @healthierfutures.bsky.social Fortnight.

📅 27 Jun
📍 Manchester Museum

Zakiya Leeming: Medicine, Memory, and the Music of Defiance Composer Zakiya Leeming explores vaccines, memory, and resistance in her opera Dangerous Matter, inspired by Lady Mary’s legacy.

Catch Dangerous Matter tonight at @rncmlive.bsky.social, a new opera about memory, medicine and the global fight for vaccines—told through the story of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. Tickets still available.

Discover more about its making here 👇

School of Digital Arts: Innovation at the Intersection of Art, Technology, and Industry Professor Kirsty Fairclough on how the School of Digital Arts at Manchester Metropolitan University is shaping the future of digital creativity.

As the brilliant Manchester School of Art Degree Show comes to a close, we revisit @profkirsty.bsky.social's article in our recent zine reflecting on the role of the School of Digital Arts at @manmetuni.bsky.social in shaping the next generation of cultural changemakers.

We’re hiring! Apply to join our team as the new Marketing & Events Manager by the end of this month.

Learn more: www.carcanet.co.uk/careers/

Oxford Road Corridor Cycle Lanes Oxford Road is home to one of the UK’s busiest and most successful cycling corridors. Since the introduction of Dutch-style cycle lanes in 2016 as part of…

Visiting a gallery, heading to a gig, or just commuting to work? Get on your bike this week. Oxford Road’s cycle lanes make it easy to enjoy everything the Corridor has to offer while staying fit and green. #BikeWeek

albert einstein in front of a blackboard

103 years ago today, on 9 June 1921, Albert Einstein gave a packed lecture on relativity at The University of Manchester - his first UK stop.

He spoke in German, left a signed chalkboard (still on display!), and was made an honorary Doctor of Science.

Festival of Libraries 2025 | Literature in Manchester Festival of Libraries celebrates the role that Greater Manchester’s 133 libraries play in wellbeing, culture, creativity and more.

🎉 The Festival of Libraries returns this week with 130+ events across all 133 Greater Manchester libraries organised by @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social. Lots to do on the Corridor with powerful exhibitions, talks, and immersive experiences. 📚✨

Manchester Museum named European Museum of the Year 2025 Manchester Museum has been recognised as one of Europe’s leading museums after winning the European Museum of the Year Award 2025.

The European Museum of the Year Award 2025 goes to Manchester Museum, the first university museum ever to claim the prize. A powerful recognition of its values-led transformation, co-curation, and bold community engagement.

Starling Bank Bikes Starling Bank Bikes are available to hire from multiple stations across Manchester, Salford and Trafford – making cycling a real option for commuters, cross city travellers and students

🚲 The Bee Network has launched upgraded Starling Bank e-bikes. The new model is lighter, includes a larger basket, and features a simpler end-of-ride process — no rear lock required.

Tonight we’re at the launch of Silent Skies at Manchester Museum. Curated by Ardwick Climate Action.

Students from University Living Lab showcasing the impact of pollution on brains

@sustainableuom.bsky.social

Zakiya Leeming: Medicine, Memory, and the Music of Defiance Composer Zakiya Leeming explores vaccines, memory, and resistance in her opera Dangerous Matter, inspired by Lady Mary’s legacy.

Artist and Producer in Residence at @rncmlive.bsky.social's Centre for Practice & Research in Science & Music, Zakiya Leeming, tells us why a new Opera about an 18th century vaccine advocate is urgently relevant, and a story for our times.

Creativity + AI: Music | Renold Building | Sister Creativity + AI: Music is the first event of the 2025 CreaTech Network Series, exploring the role of AI for creative businesses in the music industry.

How is AI reshaping music?

Join @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social, @digitaluom.bsky.social and @ticmcr.bsky.social for the next CreaTech 2025 event: AI & Music.

🗓️ Mon 12 May
📍 Renold Building
🎤 Speakers from NOVARS, MusicFutures, Salsa Sound & more

Commons at SODA: A New Era of Digital Experimentation with AND Abandon Normal Devices launches Commons at SODA, a bold new playground for artists to experiment, collaborate, and innovate.

Abandon Normal Devices launches Commons at
SODA at @manmetuni.bsky.social — a bold new space for digital artists to experiment, collaborate, and innovate in Manchester. Read more about this exciting new chapter from AND's Creative Director Yinka Danmole.