Manchester Day 2025

Family friendly

group of people dressed in bright colours and playing walking in front of large model of a woman also in bright colours
Image: Mark Waugh

Manchester’s favourite day of the year is back for 2025 and looks set to hit all the right notes with a bumper day of music-themed free fun promised for all the family. Celebrate homegrown musical talent with live music performances popping up across the city.

From English National Opera teaming up with Manchester’s football fans and community choirs, West End show tunes, juggling drummers, hip-hop wrestling, plus two musical cats and a larger-than-life canary all in a giant birdcage – this year’s Manchester Day has got all musical tastes covered.

You’ll find pop-up performances and activities in St Ann’s Square, Cathedral Gardens, and everywhere between. Everyone is invited to get stuck in, or to try their hand at music-making and uncover their hidden musical talent.

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