About the awards
We are delighted by the success of the Manchester Culture Awards over the past five years; we know that the city is alive with creative activity, as proven by the hundreds of brilliant nominations we receive every year.
What do we mean by culture?
For these awards, nominees must be involved in one or more of the following areas:
- heritage
- visual art
- music
- theatre
- performance
- dance
- film and broadcast media
- literature
- digital art
- photography, or
- craft.
Eligibility
Nominees must be based in the city of Manchester (not Greater Manchester, but the area covered by Manchester City Council) or have a track record of delivering activity for the benefit of the people that live in or visit the city, or that benefits the local economy.
Achievements must have taken place between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025.
The awards ceremony
The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday 22 November 2025. See details of the 2024 winners.
Email culture@manchester.gov.uk if you have any questions about the awards.