Events

Peterloo 2019 programme of events, inspired by the people and spirit of Peterloo, took place across Greater Manchester throughout 2019.

Here are just a few highlight events to give you a flavour of the programme…

Peterloo 2019 events have now ended, if you would like to find out more about the huge programme of activities that took place during 2019, click here to view the brochure

In Conversation with Billy Bragg

Billy Bragg in conversation with Dave Haslam and introduced by Young Identity.

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Art Battle Manchester: Peterloo Special

Special edition of Art Battle at Manchester Art Gallery.

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The Hidden Tableaux: Red Saunders

Powerful exhibition at Manchester Central Library and stunning outdoor projection.

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Black and British: David Olusoga

David Olusoga in conversation with Manchester Histories Chair, Prof Hannah Barker at Manchester Art Gallery.

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Rise like Lions

Powerful performance during Manchester International Festival celebrating the spirit of activism.

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Peterloo Now

Manchester Histories in partnership with Guardian Live and University of Manchester present four topical panel debates.

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