Here's what's going on
- Join us in our Hip Hop wrestling ring for breakdancing, wrestling, a spot of opera and a dash of drag.
- Hook a duck and challenge your mates to a round of darts at the vintage fairground.
- Immerse yourself in larger-than-life console games in our actual reality arcade.
- Look out for our roaming referees who may burst into song (or dish out a red card) at any moment.
- Enjoy the freshest beats from DJs across the city. And take a whistle stop tour around the world with the Global Grooves procession.
- Award winning dance company Motionhouse will be perfoming their hit show 'Wild'. Watch them fly through the city on a forest of poles in a daring production.
- No Fit State Circus will be defying the laws of gravity. Watch them bend, flex and build a towering series of bamboo sculptures. It's a stunning feat of human strength, trust and harmony with nature.
- Mimbre acrobatic theatre will perform ‘Look Mum, No Hands!’. It's a family-friendly, inclusive tale of friendship, growing up and what it means to explore each other’s boundaries.
- Enjoy music and performance from some of Manchester’s finest groups including:
* the Bridgewater Hall Choir
* a Filipino fashion show
* Irish, Bhangra and Lithuanian Dancers. - Be transported to Copacabana beach by the sounds of Jubacana. They combine percussion, guitars and a whole lot of sequins to create a big sound and an even bigger show.
We've got more sport sessions than ever before!
2024 is an epic year for high level sport across the globe. So we’ve partnered with some of the UK’s leading sporting bodies to bring you loads of taster sessions.
Want to impress your mates and break a board with your hands? British Taekwondo will show you how to, with safety and style.
They’ll also teach you the basics of self-defence and how you can join your local club.
Get your blood pumping at the 60m, pop up athletic track supplied by GLL. They’ll also be hosting a series of fun challenges for all the family. Activities include a tennis mini rally and a basketball shoot out.
Dive into the fast and furious world of The Hundred. It's a turbo charged version of traditional test cricket.
- Try batting, bowling and catching
- Meet players from Manchester Originals
- Be in with the chance of winning prizes.
Shoot hoops and score goals with the team from England Netball. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking to improve your game, they’ll help you find a local club to suit your level.
Manchester FA are teaming up with Manchester United Foundation on the day. Whether you’re a red or a blue, everyone is welcome to join the Foundation’s Panna Cage.
- Take on the target goals challenge.
- Take part in a match
- Sharpen your skills with professional coaches.
You could even get a medal!
Everyone’s a hero at Manchester Day 2024. We'll be giving out gold medals for categories like the cheekiest grin or the best Dad dancer. Blink and you definitely won’t miss our super slow snail race. Then join us for a showstopping finale with one of the UK’s finest live soul bands, the Detroit Soul Collective.
Let the games begin! Manchester Day has been created in collaboration with outdoor arts specialists, Walk the Plank.