A celebration of CP Lee and the 60th anniversary of Bob Dylan’s pivotal 1966 concert at Manchester’s Free Trade Hall. The afternoon includes the book launch a timely re-issue of CP Lee’s highly-acclaimed account of the concert, Like the Night (Rebound) with some special guests, plus a full playing of the concert, both the mesmerising […]
Join Headpress for a day of author talks and panels celebrating cult films and TV, weird music, and a Q&A with special guest Jörg Buttgereit. 2026 marks 35 years of indie publisher Headpress, and we’re returning to our birthplace of Manchester to mark the occasion with a day of author talks. You can expect: • […]
The Nerve presents the best-selling author Dave Eggers for an evening of conversation about his latest book Contrapposto. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and a chance to get your copy of Contrapposto signed. Blackwell’s will be selling Contrapposto at the event with £3 off the RRP. Nerve members receive a discounted ticket […]
Please join Poets & Players on Saturday 25 April 2026, 2.30-4.00 at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation for a wonderful line-up of poets and musicians. You will find all the information you need regarding visiting the IABF on their website here. The event is free and everyone is welcome (no need to book tickets). Performers […]
Jane Hirshfield in conversation with John McAuliffe at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation Blackwell’s are delighted to partner with The University of Manchester’s Centre for New Writing and Poetry Ireland to welcome Jane Hirshfield to Manchester. Join us at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation to hear Jane read from and discuss her collection The Asking […]
Hot off the press for spring 2026, Interrogating the Global Social Challenges presents wide-ranging expertise from sociologists on some of the most urgent issues of our time. This accessibly written volume offers readers tools to think critically and act thoughtfully in relation to topics such as decolonization, inequalities, climate, ecology and waste, pandemics, work, racialized […]
Author, poet and unashamed bookshop fan Robin Ince brings an evening of excellent blather to Manchester, to celebrate the release of his poetry collection Let The Quiet Ones Rise. Robin is multi award-winning comedian, author, broadcaster, bibliomaniac and a populariser of scientific ideas. He has done radio, standup comedy, and has previously written five acclaimed […]
Please join Poets & Players on Saturday 29 November September 2025, 2.30-4.00 at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation for a wonderful line-up of poets and musicians. The event is free and everyone is welcome (no need to book tickets). Performers often bring along books and CDs to sell, please note we are only able to […]
A showcase of young Manchester creative talent comprised of two halves, each featuring a play and a curated set of complementary music. Welcome to A Night of Words and Music, a showcase of young Manchester creative talent featuring two new short plays, with musical interludes and accompaniment provided by the dynamic Emerz Collective. The Tiger […]
Join the Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People for an evening of socialising, food, and open mic in Manchester city centre to celebrate the International Day of Disabled People. Easy Read information to follow. Join us for an evening of socialising, food, drink and open mic at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation (IABF) in Manchester […]