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.

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.

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.
 

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.