News Stories

Manchester Day '25 is set to hit all the right notes!

  • Monday 2 June 2025
Woman in traditional dress dancing in the street

Manchester's favourite day of the year is back for 2025 and looks set to hit all the right notes with a mammoth day of music-themed free fun promised for all the family on Saturday 26 July to help celebrate the city's homegrown musical talent and this year's big summer of live music in the city.

Chorlton Library opens its doors after major renovation

  • Wednesday 23 April 2025
Chorlton library 2 girls crafting

Following a one-year transformation project, the crowds returned to the Grade II listed Chorlton Library on Saturday 5 April to celebrate the grand reopening of the main library building, and were sui

St George's Day Parade returns to Manchester

  • Wednesday 23 April 2025
A float makes it way through the crowd for the St George's Day parade

The St George's Day Parade, a beloved fixture in Manchester's event calendar for over 19 years, returns this year with its vibrant celebration of England's rich heritage and community spirit (27 April).  

New public square unveiled in Gorton town centre

  • Tuesday 22 April 2025
picture of the new square including lots of new planting, seating and play spaces

A new public square is now formally open, providing a new heart and focal point for the Gorton neighbourhood, while supporting the ongoing success of the existing Gorton Market.