Horizons Festival is a free 2-day global arts festival in the heart of Manchester. A summer weekend packed with shows, live music events, creative family activities, global cinema, workshops, standup comedy and pressing discussions.
Manchester's culture scene has taken a starring role on the world stage in the last year. Manchester has hosted everything from legendary concerts to global awards shows.
Now, the Manchester Culture Awards are back for 2026 to celebrate the city’s creativity and talent. It’s time to shine a spotlight on the brilliant shows, people, projects, and organisations bringing the city to life.
Culture takes many forms. For these awards, nominees must be involved in at least one of the following areas:
“We Are Here Because the Windrush Generation Was There”
Manchester would not sound, taste or feel the same without the Windrush generation.
This Windrush Day, join Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN) at Alexandra Park, for a free celebration of Caribbean culture, community and legacy.
From the music that raised us to the stories that shaped us, this is a day to honour the people whose strength and spirit helped shape generations across Greater Manchester.
Tales to Inspire warmly invites you to attend Inspire Fest, a one-day immersion into the heart of the UK's changemakers. This isn’t a corporate conference; it’s a gathering of humans from all walks of life who refused to stay silent, stay small and chose to make a difference instead, in their lives and in their communities.
Leave the negativity at the door and join Tales to Inspire in the heart of Manchester for a day that will prove, once and for all, that hope is alive and well.
Four Pillars of Inspiration
The multi award-winning Manchester Histories Festival is back for its tenth edition.
Celebrate our histories at this free three-day festival full of events for everyone.
Civic Pride: Celebrating Community and Belonging across Greater Manchester
Manchester Histories Festival 2026 celebrates the spirit of civic pride and community collaboration, inviting audiences, artists, academics, and local groups to contribute to a shared story of the city’s past, present, and future.
Sheba Festival 2026: Still We Rise, a vibrant, week-long celebration of art, culture, and community in the heart of Longsight.
Join for a jam-packed programme of exhibitions, live music, performances, workshops, and delicious food, bringing people together through creativity and shared experiences.
Across the week, the festival will be hosting six unique events and workshops, each offering something special to explore and enjoy.
Sheba Festival 2026: Still We Rise Exhibition
13th June, 10am, Longsight Art Space
Free
Do you work with people whose health or well-being has been shaped by where they live, work or grew up? Media Trust are looking for individuals interested in taking part in a free online training programme, which will equip them to become confident spokespeople on health inequalities.
Equality & Diversity UK’s Anti-Racism Leadership Book Club aims to explore and discuss literature that enriches our understanding of race equality, diversity, and inclusion. Through thought-provoking discussions, they aim to create a space for open dialogue and shared learning.
On Wednesday 17 June, they will be discussing We Were There: How Black Culture, Resistance and Community Shaped Modern Britain by Lanre Bakare
The Hour: Spotlight with Keith Jeffrey - a highly experienced cultural leader, social entrepreneur, and executive coach
Are you an aspiring arts or cultural leader?
Are you a working‑class creative navigating a system that wasn’t built for you?
Do you want to understand how power really works, and how to move through it?
Join the Manchester Lit&Phil and MACFEST for a vibrant evening celebrating the power of words to bridge cultures, spark understanding, and illuminate the rich tapestry of our city.
This event brings together a distinguished panel of poets, whose award-winning works span continents, traditions, and lived experiences.