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The award-winning Manchester Histories Festival is back for its ninth edition. Expect a packed four-day programme of events, including music, performances, talks, showcases, vintage vehicles, crafts, food and more. This is a festival for all and there are lots of opportunities for everyone to get involved. The full programme of events will be announced in […]

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The Fête of Britain is a four-day festival packed full of free arts activities exploring some of the issues affecting people in the UK today. Head to Aviva Studios for pop-up performances, family-friendly fun and workshops. Take a look at the full programme by clicking the ‘more info’ button.      

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Celebrate the official opening of Aviva Studios, home of Factory International, this November. Aviva Studios is Manchester’s newest cultural venue and hosts exciting exhibitions, theatre shows and live music alongside family events and lots of community workshops. The Welcome will take place over nine days this November. There are lots of events happening – from […]

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Join ‘Over Here Zine Fest’ at the People’s History Museum for a fascinating day of workshops, talks and stalls. This event showcases the work of creatives from the global majority; Black, Asian and People of Colour. You’ll be able to hear from zine makers, artists, writers and activists. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Bring your little suffragettes to the People’s History Museum. Enjoy an interactive trail through PHM’s main galleries and discover how women have campaigned for equality through the ages. And make yourself a badge to take home, inspired by these incredible women. This is a dop-in family-friendly activity. You can pick up your trail sheet and […]

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Pop into Aviva Studios this summer for some free learning and play activities inspired by the current art exhibition, Yayoi Kusama: You, Me and the Balloons. Specially designed for little ones, there are plenty of free activities for families to enjoy together throughout the summer. Just pick up a free printout and off you go. […]

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Welcome to M11 and the East Manchester Community Festival. This August the Royal Exchange Theatre are hosting a two-week festival packed with workshops, music, dance, poetry, art, photography and comedy and free food. There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy. The festival will take place in ‘The Den’, a mobile theatre popping […]

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This Family Fun Day is happening as part of East Manchester Community Festival, hosted by the Royal Exchange Theatre. Pop along to take part in craft activities, colouring, lego building and puppet making. Face painting will also take place from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. There will be free food for everyone. There’s no need […]

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Join your local neighbourhoods team in Chorlton this summer for an assortment of free activities at Beech Road Park. There will be face painting and fun sports activities as well as games & inflatables.

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Round up the family for a Summer Neighbourhood Fun Day provided by Manchester City Council Housing Services. There will be plenty of outdoor activities, face painting & circus games for all ages. A little something for the whole family to enjoy together this summer.