# Literary-art Events | List Of All Upcoming Literary-art Events In Manchester

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Manchester, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Manchester.
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Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Manchester, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Manchester.

## Events in Manchester

- **Event Name**: An Evening with Lucy Steeds at Waterstones Deansgate
  - **Description**: Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize and Waterstones Book of the Year winner Lucy Steeds joins us, for the paperback release of The Artist.About this EventWe are delighted to welcome debut author Lucy Steeds
  - **Date**: Thu Jun 25 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Jun 25 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/an-evening-with-lucy-steeds-at-waterstones-deansgate/100001984890239137
  - **Venue**: Waterstones
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  - **Price**: GBP 0 to 13
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: MINOR BLACK FIGURES: Brandon Taylor in conversation with Simon Savidge
  - **Description**: Join us to hear Brandon discuss his latest novel, Minor Black FiguresAbout this EventWe are so excited to welcome Brandon Taylor to Blackwell's to hear him discuss his latest novel
  - **Date**: Wed Jun 24 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed Jun 24 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/minor-black-figures-brandon-taylor-in-conversation-with-simon-savidge/100001986893488911
  - **Venue**: Blackwell's Bookshop
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  - **Price**: GBP 4 to 19
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: The Nerve presents Dave Eggers  in conversation: Contrapposto
  - **Description**: Dave Eggers returns to Manchester to talk about his latest book CONTRAPPOSTOAbout this EventThe Nerve presents the best-selling author Dave Eggers for an
  - **Date**: Thu Jul 02 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Jul 02 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/the-nerve-presents-dave-eggers-in-conversation-contrapposto/100001986631344831
  - **Venue**: International Anthony Burgess Foundation
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  - **Price**: GBP 12
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: An Evening with Patricia Cornwell - Waterstones Deansgate
  - **Description**: The No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author joins us to celebrate her memoir, 'True Crime'.About this EventWe are delighted to welcome the highly acclaimed Patricia Cornwell to Deansgate, ce
  - **Date**: Mon May 11 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon May 11 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/an-evening-with-patricia-cornwell-waterstones-deansgate/100001987190031879
  - **Venue**: Waterstones
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  - **Price**: GBP 0 to 27
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: CRITICAL MUSLIM ISSUE 57
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening of readings from contributors to CM Issue 57: FireAbout this EventWe are delighted to welcome the editor and contributors to the Critical Muslim
  - **Date**: Thu May 28 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu May 28 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/critical-muslim-issue-57/100001986894430728
  - **Venue**: Blackwell's Bookshop
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  - **Price**: GBP 4 to 20
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment, sports, crafts
- **Event Name**: Bunker Talk #166: Stephen Sutcliffe
  - **Description**: Bunker Talks invite artists and researchers to talk about who they are and what they do.About this EventTalk #166: Stephen SutcliffeUK based artist Stephen Sutcliffe (1968, Harroga
  - **Date**: Tue May 19 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue May 19 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/bunker-talk-166-stephen-sutcliffe/100001980554646262
  - **Venue**: The Salutation Pub (Upstairs)
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, exhibitions, literary-art, entertainment, festivals, workshops, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: INTERSEX: Iain Morland in conversation
  - **Description**: Join us for a discussion on Intersex with Iain Morland and Ben NicholsAbout this EventWe are delighted to welcome Iain Morland to Blackwell's in partnership with the University of Manchester's Centre for S
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 27 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon Apr 27 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/intersex-iain-morland-in-conversation/100001982958168261
  - **Venue**: Blackwell's Bookshop
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  - **Price**: GBP 4 to 22
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, contests, performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Narrating Ethnic Performativity in Chinese American Novels
  - **Description**: In this PGR workshop, Shuyue Liu explores how Chinatown and “Chineseness” are performed under racial scrutiny in Chinese American fiction.About this EventChinatown has been shaped by Orientalist fantasies as an exotic, my
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 23 2026 at 12:30 pm – Thu Apr 23 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/narrating-ethnic-performativity-in-chinese-american-novels/100001977263374981
  - **Venue**: Manchester China Institute
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops
- **Event Name**: Slow Reading: de Stael's Corinne or Italy
  - **Description**: A bookclub but with a difference - a few passages to read & discuss in a relaxed environment. Join our love affair with Italy this summer!About this EventSlow down, read closely, think and discuss - that's what we are
  - **Date**: Wed Jul 08 2026 at 04:00 pm – Wed Jul 08 2026 at 05:15 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/slow-reading-de-staels-corinne-or-italy/100001986992357630
  - **Venue**: The Portico Library
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  - **Price**: GBP 6
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art

## Trending Events in Manchester

- **Event Name**: Bhajan Jamming by Bhavik Haria | Devotion, Music and Community
  - **Description**: Step into a world where devotion meets music and community with Bhajan Jamming by Bhavik Haria, presented by Q Bees Lounge Ltd.After successful shows in London and Leicester, we present Bhavik Haria for the first ti
  - **Venue**: Jain Community Center
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- **Event Name**: Painting Calm Watercolour Workshop
  - **Description**: Join us for a relaxed watercolour workshop inspired by spring flowers. In this session you’ll learn how to capture simple floral shapes and colours using watercolour, while enjoying a calm and welcoming atmosphere.This workshop is designed to be
  - **Venue**: Gorilla
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a9447c5fcc4.jpg
- **Event Name**: Masculinity Through Art History Life Drawing Workshop at Impossible Bar
  - **Description**: Join our  life-drawing workshop that blends hands-on practice with a look at how masculinity has been portrayed through the centuries. Explore shifting ideals of the male figure, from gods and warriors to ordinary bodies and modern identities, while dr
  - **Venue**: Impossible - Manchester
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- **Event Name**: The Foundations of Watercolour Painting Workshop
  - **Description**: During this course you will discover how a deeper understanding of painting techniques can equip you with the practical methods and skills to help you with any future paintings you want to attempt.Suitable for people of all levels of experience;
  - **Venue**: Gorilla
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- **Event Name**: Drawing Faces: The Ultimate Portrait Course
  - **Description**: Have you ever wanted to capture the likeness of a face on paper or admired an artist's skill in drawing portraits? In this fully guided workshop Drawing Portraits: The Fundamentals you'll learn essential techniques for drawing realistic expressive face
  - **Venue**: Gorilla
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- **Event Name**: MVT Fundraiser Manchester @ The Peer Hat
  - **Description**: Join us in Manchester for a fundraiser special for MVTHi, I'm Charlie Smith, an Alternative Acoustic artist from Hampshire, UK. In April, I will be embarking on my spring tour fundraising for the Music Venue Trust. This will include
  - **Venue**: The Peer Hat
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a74e90e0b3b.jpg
- **Event Name**: Understanding Proportions & Movement in Life Drawing Workshop
  - **Description**: During this fully tutored life drawing course you will discover how returning to the essential principles of drawing can help even the more experienced artist to express their ideas and observations more eloquently.Guided by our tutor you will b
  - **Venue**: Gorilla
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb699b2c6143fe2.jpg
- **Event Name**: Foundations of Life Drawing : A Structured Approach to Drawing the Figure
  - **Description**: This is an opportunity for beginner artists to come together and learn new techniques and skills in capturing the human form from a live model.Because we believe that life drawing is an essential skill for all artists whether you're interested i
  - **Venue**: Gorilla
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- **Event Name**: Emergency First Aid at Work -  Chorlton
  - **Description**: About this EventEmergency First Aid at Work (1 day). Learn CPR, AED use, choking & more. HSE-compliant. Practical, hands-on training. Cert valid 3 years.Emergency First Aid at Work (E
  - **Venue**: Chorlton-cum-Hardy Golf Club
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Manchester?
  - **A:** An Evening with Lucy Steeds at Waterstones Deansgate (Thu Jun 25 2026 at 06:30 pm at Waterstones), MINOR BLACK FIGURES: Brandon Taylor in conversation with Simon Savidge (Wed Jun 24 2026 at 06:30 pm at Blackwell's Bookshop), The Nerve presents Dave Eggers  in conversation: Contrapposto (Thu Jul 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at International Anthony Burgess Foundation), An Evening with Patricia Cornwell - Waterstones Deansgate (Mon May 11 2026 at 06:30 pm at Waterstones), CRITICAL MUSLIM ISSUE 57 (Thu May 28 2026 at 06:30 pm at Blackwell's Bookshop).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Bunker Talk #166: Stephen Sutcliffe (Tue May 19 2026 at 05:30 pm at The Salutation Pub (Upstairs)), Narrating Ethnic Performativity in Chinese American Novels (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 12:30 pm at Manchester China Institute).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Manchester in April 2026?
  - **A:** INTERSEX: Iain Morland in conversation (Mon Apr 27 2026 at 06:30 pm at Blackwell's Bookshop), Narrating Ethnic Performativity in Chinese American Novels (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 12:30 pm at Manchester China Institute).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Manchester?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Manchester on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Manchester?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Manchester include Waterstones, Blackwell's Bookshop, International Anthony Burgess Foundation.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Manchester range from GBP 4 to GBP 27. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Manchester include Waterstones, Blackwell's Manchester, The Nerve.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Manchester.

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