Manchester Open 2026

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Three people with their arms around each other looking at artwork on a gallery wall.
Image credit: Rachel Fitzgerald/ HOME.

Manchester Open returns to HOME in summer 2026, filling the main gallery with hundreds of artworks by people from across Greater Manchester. Taking place every two years, this much-loved exhibition celebrates creativity in all its forms – from painting and photography to sculpture, textiles and digital art.

The Manchester Open is an art exhibition that welcomes artwork from anybody. Whether you’re a professional artist or creating art for the first time – you can submit your work to be displayed in the Manchester Open. The deadline to send in your artwork is 11 February.

Image from Home MCR
Image: Image from Home MCR

Plan your visit

2 Tony Wilson Place
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M15 4FN
Mon
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Sat
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Sun
11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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