Come and try out a new show and format as Jennifer and Tom bring us a new combination of Lancashire and Cheshire songs, fiddling & dance.
A handpicked collection of classical music from under-represented composers for small string ensembles.
Live music, visuals & talks for a sensory exploration of the Portico with John Haycock (Kora, Clarinet + electronics) DBH (Fiddle, guitar) with support from 'Magpahi' Alison Cooper (voice, electronics)
Join us for a festive folk sing around under the library dome with its magnificent acoustics.
Candlelit (style) carol concert of traditional favourites & unknown medieval gems from around Europe.
Celebrate the last day of the Weird as Folk Exhibition in style with a panel discussion and then a play out of folk and protest music.
Mark and David bring their singing, songwriting, strumming, and swigging buddies from the badlands of the Cheshire Plain to the Portico.
Lindsay Reade is in conversation on her new book A Continual Farewell. A full-colour account of Lindsay Reade and Tony Wilson's working life and relationship told through scans of their letters, pictures and Lindsay's diary entries accompanied by commentary and reflections from Lindsay.
UNE bring their immersive form of image, electronic music and vibe under the dome of the Portico Library. A fundraising event for the Reuniting the Portico Library, Uniting People Project.
Join us with the Manchester Chinese Centre to welcome in the Year of the Dragon.
Join us for the launch of the new book of poems from Mike Harding, who is also a Portico Member, with readings, reflection and music.
Love. Breathless, exhilarating, savage, exquisite love. The Chanteuse’s show - L’Amour Fou - is coming to the Portico on Valentine's night.
£5. Book here.
On the 40th anniversary of their first ever gig, on the 4th October 1982, Ed Glinert charts their success, sad stories, their rise & demise.
