The UK's only dedicated arts centre for children and families
Plan Your Visit This Summer
Looking for some family fun, full of creativity, and imagination this summer? Here’s an example itinerary...
We are Z-arts
A BIG warm welcome to Z-arts – the UK’s only dedicated arts centre for children and...
Family favourites
Dates announced until December 2025
Adventures in Wonderland
An interactive play experience for ages 1-8 in Manchester Fun for the whole family! Tickets &...
Various dates
Family-friendly escape room – The Library of Enchantment
Ever wanted to step inside a story? The Library of Enchantment is a fun-filled thrilling family-friendly...
Tuesday 29 July - Saturday 2 August
Summer of Stories – Week 1: Tea Parties
Join the Z-arts team for free family-friendly fun, including storytelling and drop in Arts and Crafts!...
Featured events
Wednesday 6 August
National Play Day
National Play Day in Hulme Park We are excited for another fun Play Day event in...
Saturday 2 August
Haphazard 2025
Presented by Word of Warning + Z-arts Playful, quirky, engaging, and sometimes plain daft: Haphazard is for kids and...
Saturday 6 September
Lip Sync Brawl
🎤Lip Sync Brawl Brings glam, grit & glitter to the stage in a high-octane drag showdown...
Visit us
Every day is a good day for visiting Z-arts! Whatever you're doing with us, you can find all the information you need to know right here...
