the Whitworth Community Family Day

The Whitworth’s 2026 Community Day brings together partners, artists and communities from across Manchester to celebrate creativity, connection and belonging.

Inspired by both Universally Manchester Festival and Refugee Week, the day highlights the joy, resilience and shared experiences that grow through creative collaboration.

From the energy of Whitworth Young Contemporaries to the inclusive creativity of Venture Arts, the cultural vibrancy of Afrocats, the reflective strength of Still Parents, and the intergenerational connections nurtured through our Age-Friendly Programme, the event celebrates the many communities that shape the Whitworth.

Alongside workshops, performances, exhibitions and conversations, visitors are invited to come together, share stories and experience how art can create connection, foster understanding and celebrate Manchester’s diverse communities.

Info: In our Clore Garden Studio

Info: In Gallery 3. for all ages

Info: A space to explore the idea of art as a process and reimagine what we might do with it. Reconnecting art with our day-to-day lives through Play, Purpose and Working Together. With a play space, Whitworth Minecraft machines, drawing space, baby play space.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Whitworth, Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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