MACFEST 2026 Opening Ceremony: Food, Art, Performance & Culture
Schedule
Sat Feb 14 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Whitworth Art Gallery | Manchester, EN
About this Event
Join us in celebrating the opening of MACFEST 2026 and the Launch of Muslim Diaspora Archives!
There is something for everyone:
• Welcome speeches; greetings from partners
• Tilavat: Ayatullah Adeboye from Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy
• Performance: Sand Art
• 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 Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Mrs Sharman Birtles MBE JP DL
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, more info and tickets here.
Where is it happening?
Whitworth Art Gallery, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 15.00



















