MANCHESTER LITERATURE FESTIVALOut of the ashes of the successful Manchester Poetry Festival comes the spreading wings of the full blown Literature Festival which has been bringing high quality live literature events to the city since 2006. Various venues across the city provide the settings for readings, discussions and special events, be they examinations of particular works or good old fashioned book signings.
Dates: October
Various Manchester venues
www.manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/ MANCHESTER SCIENCE FESTIVALThis innovative celebration of science has been cleverly established by the Museum of Science, and Industry, driving continued interest in the subject by producing a playful and imaginative exploration and celebration of our scientific past, present and future.
Dates: October
Various Manchester venues
www.manchestersciencefestival.com/