Manchester Histories Festival 2026
Save the date! The tenth edition of the Manchester Histories Festival will take place Thursday 4th - Saturday 6th June 2026. With Civic Pride as our theme, the programme is now taking shape - more details will be announced shortly.
This year marks the 10th edition of Manchester Histories Festival. It will take place from Thursday 4 June to Saturday 6 June 2026, in and around Manchester Central Library.
The festival will celebrate the spirit of civic pride and community collaboration, inviting audiences, artists, academics, and local groups to contribute to a shared story of the city’s past, present, and future.
The one and only Celebration Day will take place on Saturday 6 June, with the Histories & Heritage marketplace hosted in the historic Raikes Hall.
More information will follow soon about calls to take part and opportunities to get involved. We look forward to seeing you there!
