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.
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 Rates Hall.
Applications are now open to join the volunteer team for this year’s festival. Whether you enjoy meeting people, helping things run smoothly behind the scenes, or being part of a busy and inspiring event environment, we’d love to hear from you.
More information about the festival programme will be available from early May 2026.
We look forward to seeing you there!
