Hale Barns Carnival returns with a full-scale show but a 50% capacity – headlined by Katrina and the Waves and Boney M

What to expect from this year’s MACFEST, the festival of Islamic art and culture

Georgina Davidson discusses locally curated culture of The Congleton Jazz and Blues Festival with Documentary Director Callum Hilditch-Crimes

Manchester International Film Festival opens with Traumfabrik, a romantic love story that forms part of the festival’s German Film section, writes Zofia Gryf-Lowczowska

In its 26th year running, ¡Viva! is back at HOME, bringing with it a selection of 31 films from Spain and Latin America

MACfest, the first UK festival celebrating Islam, returns in 2020

Campaign Supernova returns to Manchester for a day of inspiring volunteering opportunities, music, spoken word, and good food

Eleanor Roberts gives the Low-down on 200trees festival, a jamboree of music, food and the happiest of people

Shivani Kaura catches up with DJ and Producer Josh Baker ahead of Hide&Seek Festival, getting the latest on what we can expect from the festival and delving into Baker’s journey thus far

More good news for festival-lovers this summer! Hide & Seek Festival is set to return on Saturday 4th September. A day (and night!) of underground House, Techno and Dance music. Set in the gorgeous grounds of the Capesthorne Hall Estate, the festival overlooks three lakes and is surrounded by lush countryside. It’s Bridgerton, if the […]

Music contributor Gabriel Barnett gives his thoughts on the recent controversy surrounding the line-up announcement of Reading & Leed’s festival. Covering who he thinks should be featured and why there is no excuse for the current gender imbalance.

Ahead of the 16th Edition of Kinofilm Festival Manchester, head film editor Tobias Soar attended the Spanish Shorts screening

Our contributors outline the must-see festivals of the summer

The Manchester Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) have instead been fundraising for medical supplies for affected areas

The fundraising event will be the UK’s biggest mental health festival, taking place in various venues across Manchester

The festival will showcase nine new independently produced films about conservation, coexistence and natural beauty

Liam Gallagher played Hull on the same evening, but the DIY festival was making more noise

Henry Delamain reviews the 10th edition of the cult boutique festival set in the picturesque Welsh countryside