ESRC Festival of Social Sciences: Launch event
Wed 30 Sept · 14:00
Kanaris Theatre, Manchester Museum
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The ESRC Festival of Social Science will launch its exciting programme on 30 September 2026 at the Kanaris Theatre in the Manchester Museum. This year's festival promises a diverse range of events celebrating social science, featuring contributions from various performers. Taking place from 17 October to 7 November, the festival will create an engaging atmosphere for all attendees to explore and enjoy the breadth of social research and its impact.
The ESRC Festival of Social Science returns to Manchester.
The ESRC Festival of Social Science returns to Manchester from Saturday, 17 October to 7 November 2026. The University of Manchester will host a series of free events showcasing the best of social science research.
This year also commemorates 10 years of our partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford. For this launch event, please join us to celebrate and explore the impact social sciences have on the city around us.
This year’s theme, Money, Finance, and the Cost of Living, examines how people approach financial giving, money habits, and behaviours today. This is only one aspect of a lively program created for everyone: families, schoolchildren, researchers, professionals, and the general public.
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ESRC Festival of Social Sciences: Launch event takes place on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 14:00.
ESRC Festival of Social Sciences: Launch event is held at Kanaris Theatre, Manchester Museum in Manchester (Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL).
Entry to ESRC Festival of Social Sciences: Launch event is free.
Tickets for ESRC Festival of Social Sciences: Launch event can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
ESRC Festival of Social Sciences: Launch event
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The ESRC Festival of Social Science will launch its exciting programme on 30 September 2026 at the Kanaris Theatre in the Manchester Museum. This year's festival promises a diverse range of events celebrating social science, featuring contributions from various performers. Taking place from 17 October to 7 November, the festival will create an engaging atmosphere for all attendees to explore and enjoy the breadth of social research and its impact.
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Organiser’s full description
The ESRC Festival of Social Science returns to Manchester.
The ESRC Festival of Social Science returns to Manchester from Saturday, 17 October to 7 November 2026. The University of Manchester will host a series of free events showcasing the best of social science research.
This year also commemorates 10 years of our partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford. For this launch event, please join us to celebrate and explore the impact social sciences have on the city around us.
This year’s theme, Money, Finance, and the Cost of Living, examines how people approach financial giving, money habits, and behaviours today. This is only one aspect of a lively program created for everyone: families, schoolchildren, researchers, professionals, and the general public.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
Kanaris Theatre, Manchester MuseumOxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL
Hulme, Manchester
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When is ESRC Festival of Social Sciences: Launch event?
ESRC Festival of Social Sciences: Launch event takes place on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 14:00.
Where is ESRC Festival of Social Sciences: Launch event taking place?
ESRC Festival of Social Sciences: Launch event is held at Kanaris Theatre, Manchester Museum in Manchester (Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL).
How much are tickets for ESRC Festival of Social Sciences: Launch event?
Entry to ESRC Festival of Social Sciences: Launch event is free.
How do I get tickets for ESRC Festival of Social Sciences: Launch event?
Tickets for ESRC Festival of Social Sciences: Launch event can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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