Manchester Day Set To Come Back With Bang
Manchester Day is back on Saturday 26 July
Last updated 2nd Jun 2025
Manchester's favourite day of the year is back for 2025 and its going to be bigger than ever with a mammoth day of music-themed free fun promised for all the family. On Saturday 26 July come and help celebrate the city's homegrown musical talent and this year's big summer of live music in the city, there's not much more you could ask for!
With 1.3 million music tourists expected in Manchester this summer and a massive line-up of live music legends set to take over venues and parks across the city, this year's Manchester Day aims to get everyone in the groove. With activities taking place in St Ann's Square, Cathedral Gardens, and everywhere in-between, there will be plenty of chances throughout the day for visitors young and old to get stuck in, or to try their hand at music-making and uncover that hidden musical talent they didn't know they had, whilst enjoying our beautiful city!
Expect toe-tapping sounds and surprises all the way as two huge Griffins lead the parade with fantastical birds and other winged creatures in tow, all swooping their way along the parade route.
Accompanied by the sounds of Brazilian-inspired brass from Jubacana, drumming from Manchester Dhol Players and a giant Dhol drum, along with the percussive rhythms of Manchester Batala, and performers from community groups across the city including the Anglo Filipino Club, the Hong Kong Cultural Community, Greater Manchester's Youth network, Manchester's Lithuanian Society and more - the mini parade looks set to get everyone moving and in the music groove.
This years Manchester day comes during a hectic time in our beloved city with PARKLIFE Festival set to take place as well as OASIS gigs in Heaton Park, it is sure to be a jam packed summer in the city.
Councillor Pat Karney, Chair of Manchester Day, said: "We've got a mammoth summer of live music coming up in the city this year which means it's only right that we max out on the music for Manchester Day.
"Everyone in Manchester loves music. Mancs have music in their bones, there's so much talent here - we're either making it or playing it. And that's why everyone's on the guestlist for this year's Manchester Day to help us celebrate the music that Mancunians make best.
"We've got a fantastic day lined up so loosen up those vocal chords, grab a guitar, grab your granny, all the family, and don't miss it!"
Proceedings on the day get underway at 12 noon with final encores at 5 pm.
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