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National Portrait Gallery Unframed: Stories – Brought To Life
Discover the extraordinary stories behind some of the nation’s favourite portraits, in this new immersive experience inspired by the National Portrait Gallery.
This is a place that immerses you – that surprises and inspires you.
With friends, with family: enjoy one of the UK’s most creative waterside destinations. Our carefully curated programme of events and attractions means there’s always something that will inspire you – every month of the year.
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Discover the extraordinary stories behind some of the nation’s favourite portraits, in this new immersive experience inspired by the National Portrait Gallery.
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UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival (CDBF) is one of the most high profile events organised by the Xinhua Chinese Association (XCA) hosted here in MediaCity.
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Expect a celebration of classic vehicles, vintage and designer secondhand fashion and homewares, street food and bars serving from classic buses, vans and trucks all set to vinyl spinning DJs.
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Whether you are a local resident, student or here on a short visit our ‘Unlocking the Quays’ walking tour is a ‘must-see’ event for all age groups. Our local guides are dedicated to making your visit an unforgettable experience.
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Step into over 60 years of drama: Once the cast and crew head home after a week of filming, take an exclusive behind the scenes look at the world’s largest single TV working production set
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A major new art commission for IWM North, which is a personal perspective on the heritage of conflict and stories of Indian migration to Britain after the Second World War.
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Kargo MKT welcomes you to an exciting April filled with family fun and special events! From FREE kids’ workshops and mini discos to dog-friendly banquets and creative activities, there’s something for everyone this month.
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Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic “Little Women” comes to The Lowry from April 8-12, starring Belinda Lang and Honeysuckle Weeks….
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We’re thrilled to see neighbours Lowry celebrating their 25th Anniversary, and what a jampacked line up they have: Get ready for the excitement as Lowry celebrates a quarter-century of creativity and inspiration here in Salford
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Join us on 1st May at HOST MediaCity for a hands-on workshop designed to help creative businesses identify, protect, and unlock the value of their Intellectual Property. Get advice, explore real examples, and gain practical tools to turn your ideas into protected assets that support business growth.
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Discover the extraordinary stories behind some of the nation’s favourite portraits, in this new immersive experience inspired by the National Portrait Gallery.
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Award-winning Kathak dancer Aakash Odedra performs his acclaimed solo “Songs of the Bulbul” with live accompaniment by Manchester Camerata’s 40-piece…
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Join us on 13th May at HOST MediaCity for Workshop 2: How to Finance & Monetise Your IP. Tailored for creative and immersive tech companies, this session will explore IP strategy, commercialisation, funding opportunities, and investor perspectives — helping you turn your intellectual property into real business growth.