Saturday, 13 June 2026, 11am – 4.30pm will see The University of Manchester welcome thousands of visitors from across Greater Manchester and beyond on to campus for our annual family friendly festival. 

This year’s Universally Manchester Festival will have something for everyone! Together we’ll explore what makes for a greener, healthier and fairer world. Take part in science activities, creative sessions, and heritage tours. Be inspired by our Bee Curious talks and performances. Meet our staff, students and community partners and discover how our work is making a difference. 

“We had an incredible day exploring all the work that the University are doing – there was so much to see and do! “– Festival Visitor 2025 

The full free programme of activities will go live in May so be sure to visit the Universally Manchester Festival website for more details.  

In the meantime, see highlights from last year’s festival: