Parks, leisure and the arts Manchester Day 2025: Activities and locations

St Mary's Gate

Get your blood pumping at the 60m, pop up athletic track supplied by GLL, or dive into the fast and furious world of The Hundred, a turbo charged version of traditional test cricket.

Try batting, bowling, and catching in a special area, meet players from Manchester Originals, and be in with the chance of winning prizes.

Activities and performances

12 noon–5pm   Circus House  
Enjoy astounding acrobatic performances and master a new skill with the folks from Circus House.  

12 noon–5pm   Manchester Originals  
Dive into the fast and furious world of The Hundred, a turbocharged version of traditional test cricket. Try batting, bowling, and catching, meet players from Manchester Originals, and be in with the chance of winning prizes. 

12 noon–5pm   Athletics  
Get your blood pumping at the pop-up athletic track supplied by GLL. Challenge your mates, stage a family relay, or beat your own personal best. 

12.25–1.05pm   Stoptoï present Pocket Loop 
French street theatre company Stoptoï combine dance, drumming and juggling in a high-energy show full of rhythm and imagination. 
 
2.15–2.55pm   Stoptoï present Pocket Loop 
French street theatre company Stoptoï combine dance, drumming and juggling in a high-energy show full of rhythm and imagination.