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Manchester · First Street · Film & performance

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Cinema, theatre and visual art at First Street. Start with the programme and choose the kind of evening you want.

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Plan your visit

The building opens at 10am Monday–Saturday and 11am on Sunday. Cinema and theatre performances have their own tickets and start times.

Where to find it

2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester M15 4FN

Oxford Road and Spinningfields make useful starting points. Choose one part of the city for a short outing; save the other for another day.

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Visitor information

Admission and practical details checked against the venue’s information on 10 October 2026.

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