Artists, makers and designers living or working in Salford are invited to propose new public art projects for The Makers District. With no set brief, applicants can submit ideas for permanent or temporary works of any scale, with budgets ranging from £500 to £10,000. Proposals should include a project statement, examples of previous work, budget details and any preferred locations. 

Deadline: 5pm on Monday 9 November 2026 

Love Frequency Promotions and Tangerine are looking for emerging musicians to perform original music at their regular Artist Showcase events. It's a great opportunity to gain live performance experience, connect with other artists, reach new audiences, and build your profile.

Performances are available for solo artists, duos, trios, and full bands, with selected acts invited to perform at paid showcase events.

The Conch (Cast-Off Drama) is a unique site-specific library and art installation located within the East St Arts/Grit Studios building at Salford Shopping Precinct. Designed as a spiralling shell of bookcases, it contains over 2,000 books available to borrow free of charge, covering topics including literature, poetry, theatre, art, feminism, LGBTQ+ issues, politics, history, philosophy and ecology.

Light Up the City is offering a paid development opportunity for three emerging producers based in the North West to work alongside From the Other, Quays Culture, and Walk the Plank. 

Over a 10-day contract between October 2026 and March 2027, successful applicants will gain hands-on experience supporting projects presented at events including Salford Everywhere, BEYOND Festival, RHS Garden Bridgewater, and MediaCityUK.

PRIDO Presents: The Gamilee Experience 2 returns to Band on the Wall following the success of its sold-out first edition.

The annual showcase from Manchester Afro-fusion and Alté artist PRIDO brings together a handpicked lineup of standout artists for an evening celebrating unity, fresh culture and live performance.

Venue: Band on the Wall
Artists on stage: 9.30pm
Tickets: £8 Early Bird / £10 Advance

SEE MY WORLD brings its first Film Festival to Contact, Manchester, celebrating Pan-African and Global Majority film, culture, conversation and community.

Expect films from across the North of England, archival screenings and new documentary premieres, alongside Q&As, workshops, panels, exhibitions and immersive performances. Meet established and award-winning filmmakers, explore Manchester through its archives, and connect with filmmakers and creatives from across the UK.

SEE MY WORLD are looking for volunteers to help bring their upcoming Film Festival to life at Contact, Manchester. Opportunities include audience engagement, festival production, artist and filmmaker support, photography, videography and social media.

Volunteers will gain experience across event management, production, audience engagement and more, with expenses covered and opportunities to connect with filmmakers, artists and creatives across the cultural sector.

Celebrate Salford’s 100th birthday with a spectacular outdoor extravaganza in Seedley Park, created by outdoor arts pioneers Walk the Plank.

Expect aerial performance, live music, DJs, dancers, lanterns, a glowing Time Capsule, the Wagon Train of inventions and the return of the gigantic birthday cake. The evening will culminate in a huge fire drawing designed by young people and a fireworks finale.

The event is inclusive and suitable for families, with level ground and bench-style seating available.
 

Applications are open for this national fund supporting new play commissions across the UK. Six grants of up to £6,000 will be awarded to joint proposals from playwrights and producing venues or companies, helping support ambitious new writing.

A free webinar will take place on Tuesday 13 October, 10:30am for anyone wanting to find out more.

From The Other presents the world premiere of Salford Everywhere, a monumental living portrait of Salford created by award-winning visual artist and filmmaker Matthew Rosier, featuring video artworks of more than 1,500 Salfordians.