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Festival Events

Manchester loves a good festival. From food and music to culture and community, the city hosts events all year round. Whether it’s a massive weekend like Manchester International Festival or a local street party, there’s always something worth celebrating.
mif festival square
11 Jul 2025
- 20 Jul 2025

Festival Square MIF25

Festival Square is back for MIF25 with a vibrant line-up of free live music, family activities, and late-night takeovers.
Aviva Studios, Water Street, Manchester M3 4JQ
Free
book now
shilpa gupta
11 Jul 2025
- 20 Jul 2025

Shilpa Gupta: You Are The Place

Experience a powerful new sound installation created with the communities of Rochdale.
RISE Inavate Centre, Smith St, Rochdale OL16 1YH
Free
book now
venture arts michael beard
15 Jul 2025
- 20 Jul 2025

Venture Arts: The Lab – Pop-Up Open Studio

With artist-in-residence Michael Beard
Aviva Studios, Water Street, Manchester M3 4JQ
Free
book now
fale sa - manchester international festival
15 Jul 2025
- 20 Jul 2025

Fale Sa / Sacred House

Experience a bold celebration of queer Indigenous culture at HOME for the duration of MIF25.
HOME, 2 Tony Wilson Pl, Manchester M15 4FN
TBC
book now
experimental film studio
19 Jul 2025

Experimental Fiction Film Festival

Step into a world of bold ideas and boundary-pushing storytelling
Cultplex, 50 Red Bank, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M4 4HF
From £5
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stranger ways
19 Jul 2025
- 20 Jul 2025

Stranger Ways Festival

A fresh grassroots event celebrating Manchester’s emerging and breakthrough indie talent.
The Yard, 11 Bent St, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 8NF
From £11.25
book now
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