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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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See the upcoming events for May at Kargo On The Docks, from a sunset social club to DJs, mini markets and more!
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Wellness at MediaCity: Your midweek reset with sunrise yoga, fitness classes, and seasonal outdoor sessions – all just steps from where you work.
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MediaCity’s favourite outdoor dining and events scene is back!
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Whether you are flying solo as a freelancer, part of an organisation, just starting out or a seasoned pro, this will be a perfect opportunity to meet likeminded people and make connections.
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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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Monthly Wellness Spotlights: Special experiences to elevate your wellbeing journey at MediaCity. This May, immerse yourself in our Soundbath Experience.
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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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The cycling event of the summer is back again! Join #TeamChristie as they hop on their bikes and tackle the 60 mile route from MediaCity to finish beneath the iconic Glitterball on Blackpool’s South Promenade.
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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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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