David Hockney’s immersive art show Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) has arrived at Aviva Studios in Manchester. Running from December 10, 2024, to January 25, 2025, offering a stunning journey through six decades of Hockney's most iconic and experimental work.

As the world prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on Holocaust Memorial Day in January 2025, Holocaust Centre North unveils a powerful new work of art. Poetry After Auschwitz: Walking in West Cornwall with the Ghost of Great-Aunt Hilde, the debut poetry collection by renowned historian Ben Barkow CBE.

The symbol of Amazon workers’ fight for fair pay and recognition, is to take center stage at Manchester’s People’s History Museum, showcasing the ongoing struggle for workers’ rights.

Liverpool's cultural legacy, from The Beatles to its distinct fashion, inspires new creatives. Designers Caitlin Hare and Charlie Ann Buxton draw on Merseyside's rich past to craft sustainable, nostalgic designs with a modern edge.

Theatre by the Lake’s vibrant new production of The Jungle Book brings Rudyard Kipling’s classic story to life with dazzling visuals, energetic performances, and catchy music, offering a thrilling adventure for all ages.

Sunderland’s Boundaries Music Festival, now in its fourth year, brings an adventurous lineup of global experimental artists to intimate venues, creating a unique cultural experience in the city.

Factory International has unveiled its latest Community Partnerships, collaborating with three Greater Manchester organizations to deepen community engagement and expand access to arts and culture.

Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Leeds Lieder Festival, a week-long celebration of song running under the theme "Song, the Secret of Eternity."

Victoria Baths’ Festive Winter Fair returns on December 1, offering holiday shopping from 50+ local artisans, carols, mulled wine, and festive treats in Manchester's iconic historic venue.

With support from a £40,000 Art Fund Reimagine grant, Museums Northumberland will embark on a two-year project to revitalize Hexham Old Gaol’s exhibitions, bringing to life the stories of England’s first purpose-built prison through engaging, community-driven displays.

“We need the bread and roses, people deserve art to function, and to have full lives.”

Since its 2021 debut, Dirigible Balloon has soared to new heights, sharing children’s poetry from around the world—and its latest anthology, Sky Surfing, promises a fresh journey of poetic discovery.