The Fête of Britain - Thursday 22 February
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Accessibility features available for this event: Wheelchair Access
Join us for the first day of The Fête of Britain and get stuck into a programme full of talks, workshops and art asking the big questions of our time – plus experience a sound and visual installation from artist and musician Brian Eno.
Image: Priti Shikotra
Explore what's on
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Including Communities in Digital Inclusion
- Courses & Workshops
- Talks
- Free
- BSL Interpreting
- Wheelchair Access
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STUCK
- Courses & Workshops
- Free
- BSL Interpreting
- Wheelchair Access
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The Future Of Democracy In A Time Of Crisis
- Talks
- Free
- BSL Interpreting
- Wheelchair Access
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Marble Awareness Roadshow
- Family
- Free
- BSL Interpreting
- Wheelchair Access
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Brian Eno: Face to Face
- Art & Exhibitions
- Free
- Wheelchair Access
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Empathy Museum: A Mile in My Shoes: ’81 Uprisings
- Art & Exhibitions
- Free
- Wheelchair Access
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Manchester Street Poem: Britain's Manifesto
- Art & Exhibitions
- Free
- Wheelchair Access
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Myths and Narrative for Our Times
- Talks
- Free
- Wheelchair Access
The Common Census
When? 10am–2pm
Where? The Social
What? Cast your votes in this highly researched and deeply statistical study of our shores. Come along, grab some stickers and help us to paint a true picture of our country in 2024.
UNIBOSI TALK: Marble Awareness Roadshow
When? 12–12.30pm
Where? The Social
What? Hear from Mr Silly (yes, you read that right!) from the Bureau of Silly Ideas about The Fête of Britain marble run.
Staying Human in the Culture Wars with David Blower
When? 12–1.30pm
Where? The Social
What? What motivates us and our opponents? Explore the complex political energies in our lives today with David Blower.
Busking
When? 2–3.30pm
Where? The Social
What? Catch some of Manchester's finest folk musician, street performers and poets.
Placard Making with Jez Dolan
When? 2–5pm
Where? The Social
What? Make an instant visible statement – political or otherwise – by creating a placard installation with artist and musician Jez Dolan.
MMU Writing School Showcase
When? 4–4.50pm
Where? The Social
What? Come together and join Manchester's finest creative writing students as they perform new work on the Social stage.
A Revolution for the Imagination
When? 5–6pm
Where? The Social
What? Manchester and the UK's leading literary writers perform. With Jay Griffiths, Helen Mort, Rachel Genn, Monique Roffey, Joe Stretch, Sarah Butler and the Manchester Writing School.
Hot Poets
When? 6–6.30pm
Where? The Social
What? A live performance and creative exploration of how poetry and the arts are playing a crucial role in the climate change space, to inspire action and agency.
The Fête of Britain
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