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Black History Month '26: Edge Hill University's Events
Edge Hill University is hosting a series of installations on campus from 1st to 31st October 2026 in celebration of Black History Month.
Time and Date1st until 31st October 2026
Black History Month '26: Lancaster University College Events
This Black History Month, Lancaster University’s Colleges are coming together with colleagues and student projects to celebrate Black history, culture and community across
Time and Date1st until 31st October 2026
Animation Exhibition: Supermedium - Kelan Andrews and Petra Szemán
Supermedium will showcase commissions & existing work by Kelan Andrews & Petra Szemán, alongside items from the legendary Manchester animation studio Cosgrove Hall Films Archive.
Time and DateThursday 8th October 2026 until Sunday 31st January 2027
Halloween Crafts at the Castle – Castle Cats and Tealights
Get creative this October with our fun seasonal crafts!
Time and DateFriday 9th October 2026 until Sunday 1st November 2026
Autumn Support Webinars for National Portfolio Applications
In October and November 2026, Arts Council England are running a series of info webinars for different groups applying to the National Portfolio Investment Programme 2028-2033.
Time and DateTuesday 13th October 2026 until Tuesday 10th November 2026
The Whitaker Open 2026 - Art Exhibition
The Whitaker Museum is hosting their Open Exhibition in Autumn 2026 and are calling artists from across the North West to submit up to 3 artworks in early October.
Time and DateSaturday 17th October 2026 until Sunday 13th December 2026
MADE IT 2026 - NW Graduate Art Prize Exhibition
MADE IT 2026 brings together some of the North West’s most exciting emerging artists for a major group exhibition at The Whitaker.
Time and DateSaturday 17th October 2026 until Sunday 13th December 2026
Lightpool Festival 2026
Lightpool Festival will be back from 21–31 October 2026, and this year marks their 10th anniversary!
Time and Date21st until 31st October 2026
