What’s on – Manchester Histories Festival 2024
Welcome to Manchester Histories Festival 2024 ! A four-day programme full of events for everyone. This year the biennial festival will also be partnered with The University of Manchester and Manchester Met, celebrating 200 years in 2024.
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DAY 1: Thursday 6th June 2024 – Opening Night Launch Party
We are excited to announce the Opening Night Launch Party will take place at the Whitworth. All welcome!
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DAY 2: Friday 7th June 2024 – ‘R Histories Open Mic Extravaganza!
Join us on the 1st day of our open mic extravaganza! It will be a celebration of voices, a collective ode to the diverse stories that shape our shared identity.
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DAY 2: Friday 7 June 2024 – It Started with a Seed International Storytelling Festival (IS WAS)
Join us at the first ever IS WAS Festival as we ignite a celebration of creativity marking the 200th Anniversary of Manchester Met.
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DAY 2: Friday 7th June 2024 – Manchester Art Gallery, FREE Tours
Two exciting opportunities to see the behind-the-scenes work of Manchester Art Gallery!
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DAY 3: Saturday 8th June 2024 – ‘R Histories Open Mic Extravaganza!
Manchester Histories second day of the 'R Histories Open Mic Extravaganza!
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DAY 3: Saturday 8th June – 200 Years of Manchester Art Gallery Tour
Manchester Art Gallery presents - 200 Years of MAG Tour!
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DAY 3: Saturday 8th June – 200 Years of Manchester Art Gallery Family Trail
Come and explore MAG exciting collection!
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DAY 3: Saturday 8 June 2024 – Intangible Sounds (Daytime Events)
Manchester Met and Manchester Histories present Intangible Sounds. A day of public talks and workshops on music and sound heritage.
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DAY 3: Saturday 8 June 2024 – Intangible Sounds, DⱯRK MASS (Evening Event)
Following the day sessions at SODA, please join us in the events space at HOME for an evening of performances showcasing the soundscapes and research being created by PhD students and staff at Manchester Met.
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Day 4: Sunday 9th June 2024 – Celebration Day – ‘Manchester Polytechnic and Manchester Metropolitan University on Film.’ Film Screening
Join Will McTaggart from North West Film Archive who will introduce 'Manchester Polytechnic and Manchester Metropolitan University on Film' through the 20th century.
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Day 4: Sunday 9th June 2024 – Celebration Day – Family Activity – Weaving Threads
Weaving Threads: A peak into the Mesolithic-way of cordage making.
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Day 4: Sunday 9th June 2024 – Celebration Day – Talk – Drawing on History
Polyp & Robert Poole - Drawing on History. Thought-provoking talks to take you on a journey through history and beyond.