From Parisian-designed fabrics in the 1930s, to today’s archive-inspired clothing ranges, discover the story of clothing design at M&S.

Our Archivist will share highlights from the collection, and for the duration of the event will be on hand to answer any questions via the chat box.

This is a free online event, book your place to receive details of how to join the talk.

Don’t worry if you miss any of our online talks, they’re all available on our You Tube channel to view at a time that suits you.

Sparky Saturdays are open to everyone, our high-quality activities are designed to be fun and accessible to all ages, and the programme covers a wide variety of subjects, styles and experiences!

As well as the Sparky Saturday activities, you can try the Percy Pig trail around our family-friendly, interactive exhibition which tells the M&S story, spanning over 140 years on the high street.

Strike a pose in our dressing-up collection, go shopping in the Penny Bazaar and get creative in the Design Studio.

Free event. No booking required, just drop in.

Ever wondered how we care for the collection? Or where we keep it?

Join us for a behind the scenes tour and find out! 

Tours will take place every half hour from 10.30am to 3pm, and will last approximately 20 minutes.

No need to book, just drop in. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

There’ll be free refreshments to enjoy and our exhibition to explore too!

Join Opera North for a fun, family-friendly adventure into the forest. Our adventure takes place in a mystical woodland where a Vixen meets a Fox. As their friendship grows, they discover how working together is vital to protect their home and the habitat around them.  

Based on the music and story of Janáček’s opera The Cunning Little Vixen and led by a cast of professional opera singers and musicians, join us for this interactive and relaxed concert where singing and moving around is encouraged. Experience the magic of opera, storytelling and music, whatever your age!

From tinned sardines in the 1930s to today’s responsibly sourced salmon, we think fish are fantastic!

Celebrate our fishy friends with some deep-sea design and join our expert printer to create your own fish-inspired relief print to take home.

Bring the whole family to explore our exhibition, enjoy a cuppa and have a go at printing.

You can also browse our dressing-up rails, try the Percy Trail and go shopping in the Penny Bazaar!

Free light refreshments included, or bring a packed lunch and use our indoor picnic space.

From knitted two-pieces in the 1930s to today’s recycled swimming trunks, find out how M&S has kitted out customers for the beach for over 95 years. 

Free refreshments.

This is a free, in-person event at the M&S Archive in Leeds, booking is essential as places are limited.

The fabulous Sospiri Wind Quintet have joined forces with Philip Henderson, composer of the West End musical The Far Pavilions and the Henderson/ Macari fantasy opera Giacomo’s Muse which had its world premiere in the U.S.A in June 2023.

Also joining forces with Sospiri and Philip is Chilean opera soprano Valentina Diaz. Valentina has captivated audiences on major international stages with her remarkable talent. Together they present the premiere of ‘The Brontes–a Musical Portrait.’

‘Don’t ask the price – it’s a penny!’ was our very first slogan, created by Michael Marks for his Penny Bazaar market stalls.

Have you ever looked closely at a penny coin? Join us at the Sparky Saturday unofficial penny mint to design and create your own limited edition currency! We’ll make custom stamps that feature your most regal face (and perhaps even a certain Percy Pig) and then use them to fill your coffers with coins.

Bring the whole family to explore our exhibition, enjoy a cuppa and try our activity.

A double-header from two of the ensembles put together by Richard Sabey and Jennifer Pugh of Woolpack Studios. 

The Woolpack Studios Choir sing original arrangements by Jen and Richard in three and four part harmony. 

Otley Rock Orchestra perform Richard's arrangements of classic rock anthems by the likes of Led Zeppelin and the Moody Blues.