Somewhere in Trafford, behind an unmarked gate, a former garden centre hosts one of Greater Manchester’s most original festivals. This is NightGarden – an off-grid, audiovisual gathering powered by collectivism and care.

Set in the plant-filled sanctuary of Hulme Community Garden Centre, Green Island champions underground, underrepresented, and emerging artists from across the UK, and places global sounds at the forefront.

This summer, Manchester International Festival invites the world’s best creative minds to reach across art forms, smash boundaries, and speak to urgent contemporary issues.

Dust down your tail-feathers and get out on the streets for carnival, community and an exuberant celebration of Manchester.

Back with an even bigger bang – Trafford’s flagship arts festival returns to Waterside for six-days of experiential performance and cultural delight.

Now in its seventh year, the country’s biggest festival celebrating Italian food, drink and culture is one of Manchester’s most popular events with over 40,000 visitors flocking to last year’s fun-packed event. Check out what’s on this year.

Manchester Psych Fest, an all-day celebration of psychedelic music and art, returns this September with more musicians, DJs and visual artists than ever before.

Britain’s longest running celebration of arts from across the Arab region returns to Liverpool, with the provocation of ‘Nostalgia’ being explored across theatre, storytelling, music, art and food over nine days.