The Wythenshawe Culture Hub is the first part of Muse’s £500 million plans with Manchester City Council to transform Wythenshawe town centre.

Sitting within Civic – the town’s  existing shopping centre – the hub will include space for food and drink on the ground floor with the first floor home to a mix of artist studio spaces and flexible areas for workshops, exhibitions, classes or community events.

On the second floor a new 200-seater performance space will provide a backdrop for a diverse range of performances, whether it’s dance or drama, music or modern art, there’ll be something for everyone.

The Civic works are being funded through £20m of funding provided by the UK Government and a further £11.9m from the Council. Future plans also include a new food hall facing onto the public square and new workspaces for independent start-ups and growing local businesses.

A larger public square will also be included, with improved outdoor spaces, new paving and more trees and plants to make the town centre a much greener and more pleasant space.

Construction on the Culture Hub is due to commence in autumn 2025 with the opening in early 2027.