Family friendly
Celebrate creativity, community and self-expression at the FREE Black Gold Arts Festival at Aviva Studios.
Expect a lively day of circus, aerial performances, DJs, dance, stilt walkers and interactive activities, all led by LGBTQ+ Global Majority artists and their allies. With plenty to see and do, it’s a welcoming event for families, friends and visitors of all ages.
Free to attend, it’s a joyful celebration packed with music, performance and creativity.
Aviva Studios, City Centre Castlefield
2 July 2026 - 6 September 2026
10:00am - 10:00pm
Science and Industry Museum, City Centre Castlefield
Open weekends and school holidays
10:00am - 5:00pm
Science and Industry Museum, City Centre Castlefield
13 February 2026 - 3 January 2027
10:00am - 5:00pm
National Football Museum, City Centre
27 March 2026 - 1 November 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm
Did you know that young people, living in Manchester, can swim for free during the school holidays?
21 July 2026 - 31 August 2026
The Proud Place (Manchester's LGBT+ Community Centre), City Centre
28 August 2026 - 31 August 2026
11:00am - 8:00pm
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