What's On /
Saturday 18 July
Join us to see and buy high quality contemporary craft and design made by selected artists from Greater Manchester
Tue 21 Jul - Wed 22 Jul
A TV variety show live on stage with surprise guests, games, live music & more.
Wed 22 Jul
An enchanting pop up performance for families.
Wed 22 Jul - Thu 23 Jul
Part chat show, part game, part live performance
Thu 23 Jul
Ever wanted to try something completely new? Join us for a one-hour workshop where you will learn the fundamentals of handheld circus arts.
A new stand-up show with Kate Butch, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
Fri 24 Jul - Sat 25 Jul
An immersive and interactive experience blending folklore, mysticism and play.
Fri 24 Jul - Sat 25 July
Blend of circus, invention and humour
Fri 24 Jul
A joyful and hopeful outdoor dance performance
Felix Hagan and his Operation Mincemeat band perform live at Refract!
Sat 25 Jul - Sun 26 Jul
A high-impact, high-skill circus show using UK grown bamboo and human bodies.
Sat 25 Jul
A travelling cult collective with one goal: to get you happy.
Sun 26 Jul
Global Grooves bring the carnival spirit to Refract26!
Sunday 26 July
With deep roots in the theatre, Bay brings a bard-like flair to his live performances often weaving stories in and out of songs, making for a cabaret-like atmosphere that is playful, authentic and ethereal.
Sat 09 May - Sat 01 Aug
Highlighting the personal histories of older members of the LGBTQ+ community with lived experience before decriminalisation.
Sat 09 May - Sat 01 Aug '26
Documenting the quiet, yet powerful act of planting pansies at sites of homophobic and transphobic abuse.
A solo exhibition of the work of artist weaver, Jenny Waterson, whose recent projects reflect her experience as the mother of a young adult changing their gender identity.
