Manchester is home to an ever growing number of film festivals. They vary from events showcasing local talent, such as at the Salford Film Festival event, to larger scale international festivals.
The Viva! Film Festival has now enjoyed 15 successful years, expanding its original remit of showcasing Spanish films to include movies from across Latin America.
The Kinofilm International Short Film Festival has been running since 1996 and plays host to a collection of short films from around the world. It also holds a European-themed event in February.
As one of the most multicultural cities in the country, Manchester has a proud history of festivals celebrating its diverse cultural mix. Festival Europa, in spring, is a big event, while the parade and fireworks during Chinese New Year in Chinatown is a must!
Rusholme is home to one of the biggest Eid celebrations in the UK, while Manchester's St. Patrick's Day Festival in March is always enjoyable!
Manchester has a vibrant lesbian and gay scene, perhaps the biggest in the North. The city is home to Queerupnorth, Europe's largest and most celebrated lesbian and gay arts festival, and Pride, which attracts more than 50,000 visitors each year.
Eurocultured is a street festival of art, live music, dance, and street performance featuring up to 200 artists crammed into a hectic May Bank Holiday weekend. Other innovative and thought-provoking events include The Mind Body Spirit Festival, which offers workshops, high-profile speakers and performance.
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