Tony Wilson Place
Tony Wilson Place is the beating heart of First Street. This year-round event space is surrounded by independent venues, the HOME cultural arts centre, and premium student hubs like House of Social. With a strong weekday audience and high weekend footfall, it is a thriving destination for residents and visitors alike
James Grigor Square
The new centre of First Street; James Grigor Square is a grassed space that has hosted summer screenings and pop-up activations.
Situated in front of Square Gardens and House of Social, there is a strong residential audience on the door-step.
One of Manchester’s few suntraps, it’s the ideal location to soak in the summer rays.
Winter At First
October through to December is Winter at First. In previous years First Street has hosted a variety of activations from ice rinks, to tipis and lighting installations. HOME have an extensive winter programme, and our onsite operators have seasonally themed menus and pop-ups.
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