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Does your dog have the waggiest tail? From pups to old dogs with new tricks, get stuck in with our We Invented The Weekend Dog Show.

We’re marking this enormous achievement with a new and imaginative free festival from Salford. One massive, colourful, exciting weekend of music, theatre, sport, workshops, dancing, laughs, and more to celebrate the joy of free time.

Paint yourself, your landscape or your pet in Lowry’s distinctive style, on The Lowry theatre terrace and overlooking the canal. Led by local Goggleboxer Helena Worthington, this is a truly Salfordian creative experience.

The Hey Duggee Story trail with The National Literacy Trust, The Lowry, CBeebies and Imperial War Museum North

Bring your little ones to the CBeebies Bedtime Stories tent and settle down to hear a story read by one of your favourite CBeebies presenters and some very special festival guests.

Be one of the first to test drive all new Renault Megane E-Tech 100% electric

WORLDS LARGEST BANKSY EXHIBITION IS COMING TO MEDIACITY – Banksy, one of the most talked about artists in modern history, whose iconic work has punctuated popular culture across the globe.

The Makers Markets return to MediaCity. Discover the very finest local food, drink, art, design, vintage and modern craft carefully selected from Manchester artisans and businesses local to the North West.
Come along and eat, drink, taste, shop, socialise, relax, watch, listen, enjoy, discover.
More than a market. Bringing independent makers, visitors & performers together.

Delicious street food for that Friday feedin’.

Handcrafted gifts and seasonal foods from independent makers.

Guided walking tours, every Saturday and Sunday. An entertaining and fun way to learn all about The Quays. From the rich history of the mighty Manchester Ship Canal to the revolutionary MediaCity development, there are so many hidden gems to discover along the way on this fascinating and fun 90-minute tour.

The iconic hand-crafted ceramic sculptures have returned to IWM North as a brand-new artwork; Poppies.