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Be curious with us at the Universally Manchester Festival
Join us at The University of Manchester for a family-friendly Festival that has something for everyone, including science experiments, creative workshops, and exciting talks and performances.
As part of the University鈥檚 ongoing civic commitment, festivalgoers can experience the best of research, teaching, and culture at the event on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Discover, create and connect
From atoms to art, calligraphy to computing, and music to medicine there鈥檚 plenty to discover and do. With over 90 hands-on stalls, visitors will be encouraged to explore what makes for a greener, healthier and fairer world.
Find out how diverse cultures, creativity and wellbeing come together, discover fascinating stories of space, technology and engineering, or take a journey through the body and learn what makes us human.
Get moving with outdoor sporting challenges, featuring a range of fun activities designed to get everybody active and involved. Enjoy a quiet moment at the University Community Allotment, hosted in partnership with Ardwick Climate Action, a space to connect with nature.
Find out more about Manchester as a UNESCO City of Lifelong Learning and hear how the University is a key partner in helping to create a healthier and more inclusive city.
See the Flash Bang Show - a dazzling display of colour changes, flashes and the occasional bang.
Meet up with a heritage specialist to tour the campus on foot and hear how the University鈥檚 work has shaped innovation and society.
We look forward to welcoming thousands of visitors from across Greater Manchester and beyond to our annual Universally Manchester Festival to a take part in a day of curiosity, inspiration and play. From Manchester, for the world is our calling. The Festival offers a wonderful opportunity for our staff and students to listen to our communities and connect their work and its impact with wider society.
Vibrant cultural institutions
Visitors can take part in a lively mix of creative drop-in workshops hosted by the University鈥檚 cultural institutions in partnership with local community organisations. The Jodrell Bank engagement team are joining the University on campus to help answer some of the biggest questions about the universe. At the Whitworth, festivalgoers can immerse themselves in playful and artful spaces 鈥� get ready to build, explore and reimagine. Pop along to Manchester Museum to follow a language trail around the enchanting collections and stop off for a selfie with Stan the dinosaur.
Bee Curious
Our Bee Curious programme features thought-provoking talks and performances for all ages. Audiences will have the chance to meet with leading academics and explore curious questions ranging from What are asteroids made of? To How can we save the world鈥檚 frogs? And can you master the psychology to win The Traitors? Visitors can also join Afrocats musician Godfrey Pambalipe, in an entertaining and rhythmic drumming session. No experience needed 鈥� just bring your enthusiasm and have a go!
Find out more
Find out more about the free Universally Manchester Festival at The University of Manchester鈥檚 Oxford Road Campus on Saturday, June 13, from 11am to 4:30pm.
Take a look at the full programme here: