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}