MACFEST 2027 Opening Ceremony: Food, Art, Performance & Culture
Sat 20 Mar · 11:30
Whitworth Art Gallery
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The MACFEST 2027 Opening Ceremony celebrates art, culture, and performance at Whitworth Art Gallery on Oxford Road in Manchester. This festival event is scheduled for 20 March 2027 at 11:30. The admission cost is £15.00.
Join us for our MACFEST 2026 Opening Ceremony with a celebration of Art, Culture and Performance at Whitworth Art Gallery.
Join us in celebrating the opening of MACFEST 2026 and over 85 events throughout the year!
There is something for everyone:
• Welcome speeches; greetings from partners
• Tilavat: Feryal Toriefi
• Performance: Nasheed Choir by Feversham Academy
• Music: Joshua Hossein
• Performance: Sudanese School
• Art exhibitions and cake cutting
Hosted by: Sandra Wong, Solicitor.
Welcome address by: Qaisra Shahraz MBE and Ed Watts, Whitworth Art Gallery.
Chief Guest: The Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester Mrs Diane Hawkins JP LLB
Tickets are limited, so book yours now.
Don't forget to book your tickets for all activities happening on the day as part of the Muslim Women's Arts Festival.
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MACFEST 2027 Opening Ceremony: Food, Art, Performance & Culture takes place on Saturday, 20 March 2027 at 11:30.
MACFEST 2027 Opening Ceremony: Food, Art, Performance & Culture is held at Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester (Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6ER).
Tickets for MACFEST 2027 Opening Ceremony: Food, Art, Performance & Culture are priced at £15. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Whitworth Art Gallery can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for MACFEST 2027 Opening Ceremony: Food, Art, Performance & Culture can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
MACFEST 2027 Opening Ceremony: Food, Art, Performance & Culture
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The MACFEST 2027 Opening Ceremony celebrates art, culture, and performance at Whitworth Art Gallery on Oxford Road in Manchester. This festival event is scheduled for 20 March 2027 at 11:30. The admission cost is £15.00.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Join us for our MACFEST 2026 Opening Ceremony with a celebration of Art, Culture and Performance at Whitworth Art Gallery.
Join us in celebrating the opening of MACFEST 2026 and over 85 events throughout the year!
There is something for everyone:
• Welcome speeches; greetings from partners
• Tilavat: Feryal Toriefi
• Performance: Nasheed Choir by Feversham Academy
• Music: Joshua Hossein
• Performance: Sudanese School
• Art exhibitions and cake cutting
Hosted by: Sandra Wong, Solicitor.
Welcome address by: Qaisra Shahraz MBE and Ed Watts, Whitworth Art Gallery.
Chief Guest: The Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester Mrs Diane Hawkins JP LLB
Tickets are limited, so book yours now.
Don't forget to book your tickets for all activities happening on the day as part of the Muslim Women's Arts Festival.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Whitworth Art Gallery. Searching near Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6ER; check-in Saturday, 20 March 2027.
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WhereWhitworth Art Gallery
Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6ER
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is MACFEST 2027 Opening Ceremony: Food, Art, Performance & Culture?
MACFEST 2027 Opening Ceremony: Food, Art, Performance & Culture takes place on Saturday, 20 March 2027 at 11:30.
Where is MACFEST 2027 Opening Ceremony: Food, Art, Performance & Culture taking place?
MACFEST 2027 Opening Ceremony: Food, Art, Performance & Culture is held at Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester (Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6ER).
How much are tickets for MACFEST 2027 Opening Ceremony: Food, Art, Performance & Culture?
Tickets for MACFEST 2027 Opening Ceremony: Food, Art, Performance & Culture are priced at £15. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near MACFEST 2027 Opening Ceremony: Food, Art, Performance & Culture?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Whitworth Art Gallery can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for MACFEST 2027 Opening Ceremony: Food, Art, Performance & Culture?
Tickets for MACFEST 2027 Opening Ceremony: Food, Art, Performance & Culture can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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