
Albert Square
Everyone will be talking about Manchester’s favourite square, where the heart of the city beats to the sounds of summer. Expect an eclectic mix of big sounds: from funk, electronic and jazz from the RNCM, to joyous choirs and the best of Celtic music. Solve #WeStandTogether’s giant 3D crossword. Gather here from 5.30pm for a big, bold and brassy Manchester Day finale.
Stage:
12.00 | Simply Singing |
A choral wake up in the square | |
12.25 | Manchester Community Pipeband |
Get your kilts ready! | |
12.50 | Ruth Owens |
Singer-songwriter acoustic set | |
2.15 | Manchester Show Choir |
Roof-raising pop hits and musical theatre | |
2.40 | Wanderlust |
6-piece alt-pop band from all corners of the globe | |
3.05 | Joe Keegan & Band |
Contemporary Irish-Mancunian folk | |
3.30 | Ruth Owens Band |
Singer sonwriter performing original folk & pop | |
3.55 | Juba de Leao |
Floor-shaking rhythms and vibrant dance from Brazil | |
4.20 | British Pakistani Cultural Committee |
A modern twist on Pakistani music | |
4.45 | Rhythm of Life Choir |
Voices from The Christie strike a positive note | |
5.10 | Batala |
Thunderous samba reggae | |
5.35 | Mr Wilson’s Second Liners |
Join the party for a Manchester Day finale of rousing brass with a Hacienda twist! | |
Also featured in Albert Square | |
12.00-6.00 | #WeStandTogether’s giant 3D crossword |
Pssst! Here’s a clue: the words reflect their campaign for a more peaceful Manchester. | |
12.00-6.00 | MANCHESTER AIRPORT GROUP (MAG) |
Celebrate MAG’s 80th birthday and try for a prize! | |
12.45, 2.30, 3.50 | WARHORSE |
Meet Joey the Warhorse, from the hit West End Play | |
12.00, 3.15, 4.45 | WARHORSE PUPPETRY WORKSHOP |
Learn about the art of puppetry with the National theatre | |
2-5.45 | Face painting |
More music, dance and performance in St Ann Square, Cathedral Gardens.
All timings are subject to change
Photo credit: Mark Waugh