HOME Manchester is a performing arts center that hosts international theater, movie and art exhibitions. The center offers a wide array of contemporary movie screenings, stage productions and visual art productions to enhance the creative quarter of the city.
Each year, nearly a million visitors come to HOME Manchester to experience independent movie, see dance productions, discover new international artists and artwork or see exciting stage shows. With a diverse schedule of events and exhibitions, the programs at HOME Manchester offer something for all types of enthusiasts, casual visitors and families with children.
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Highlights of HOME Manchester
HOME Manchester has 2 performance venues: a 500-seat theater and a 150-seat studio space. It also has 5 movie theater screens, an art gallery and a bar and restaurant. There’s also an event space for special exhibitions, conferences and trade shows. The Granada Foundation Galleries offers salon-hangs, large-scale murals and formal grid displays near the movie theaters and restaurant.
You’ll find a wide range of productions from HOME Manchester to suit a variety of audiences. Some of the past productions include ‘Liberty’, a BSL poetry reading, ‘Duckie’, a family-friendly personal story and Push Festival, an annual celebration of creativity.
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Good to know when visiting HOME Manchester
HOME Manchester always has a screening, performance or art exhibition happening, so be sure to check the event calendar to see what’s on the schedule during your trip dates. You can book tickets online for the show or event in advance.
The theater is close to many of Manchester’s other top attractions, such as the fascinating Manchester Museum and the interactive Science and Industry Museum. If you want some time outdoors, visit Heaton Park before the show to walk on nature paths, have a picnic or tour the spectacular Heaton Hall historic home.
HOME Manchester
Location: 2 Tony Wilson Pl, Manchester M15 4FN, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1612 001500