Festival event

Local Welcome Community Meal

You are invited to join Local Welcome for their Manchester Community Meal on Saturday 3rd October.

You’ll cook and eat a meal from scratch with people in your community – some born locally, some new to the area, and some seeking sanctuary or with refugee backgrounds. 

Boiler House, 9 Wilcock Street, Moss Side, M16 7DA

Meet the Supplier – Providers with Purpose

Join Manchester Social Economy Alliance (MSEA) for an event with a difference! A social enterprise trade fair, with social enterprises holding information stalls.

What: A social enterprise trade fair, with social enterprises holding information stalls where commissioners, purchasing managers and social value leads will be invited to explore the different enterprises that meet their needs. Plus talks and other networking opportunities throughout the day!

City Labs 1.0, Bruntwood SciTech Manchester, Nelson Street, M13 9NQ

Nubia Wellness and Healing: Afrofuturism meets Manchester's 1945 Pan African Congress

What if the leaders of the historic 1945 Pan African Congress could see the world today?

What if we could imagine what the next 80 years could look like?

Join Nubia Wellness and Healing (NWAH) CIC for a powerful online evening bringing together history, African centred psychology, creativity, music, performance and conversation.

✨ Discover Manchester’s Pan African history

Online

CHARIT:AI Conference 2026

Free practical Generative AI education for the charity and community sector.

The VCSE sector is being asked to do more with less – and Generative AI is one of the most powerful tools within reach to help. But honest, jargon-free guidance on how to use it well shouldn’t depend on your budget. 

That’s why this CHARIT:AI Conference is completely free to attend.

The Hub, Hattersley, Greater Manchester, SK14 6AF

Caritas Big Sleep Out 2026

Sleep under the stars to raise money for local families and individuals experiencing homelessness.

This event has always been a popular part of the Caritas Salford calendar, and after a rest year or two, we are pleased to be running an in-person event once again.

So, dust off your sleeping bag, and get ready to wrap up warm, whilst we spend the night in the great outdoors for a great cause.

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Old Bedians Sports Centre, Millgate Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 5QX

Opportunity to be part of a community project and major exhibition at Factory International

Factory International are looking to hear from people from all backgrounds, cultures and communities who have a collection, hobby, passion or special interest that they would be excited to share. This could include anything from creative collections and crafts to memorabilia, cultural items, handmade creations or other unique interests. 

The project aims to connect people from across Greater Manchester with a unique opportunity to be part of a major exhibition at Aviva Studios in February 2027 (exact date to be confirmed).

Moss Side Together Festival 2026

Get ready for GOOD VIBES, family fun and a huge community celebration at the Moss Side Together Festival on Friday 24 July, 11am–3pm at Broadfield Park (Rec Park), Moss Side

This free family event is all about bringing the Moss Side community together for a positive day filled with music, laughter, culture and activities for all ages. Whether you’re bringing the kids, grandparents, friends or neighbours - everyone is welcome.

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Broadfield Park (Rec Park), Raby Street, Moss Side, Manchester, M14 4SL

The ReUnion – Age Without Limits Day (10 June)

Join this free event in celebration of Age Without Limits Day!

Following on from successful performances at prestigious venues including Manchester (Royal Exchange Theatre), Oldham, Chester - You are invited to join Annette, Enid, Joan, Kinisha Yvonne (the cast) for this extra special performance. 

Horizons Festival 2026 – 12 June & 13 June

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.