This is a place that immerses you – that surprises and inspires you. With friends, with family: enjoy one of the UK’s most creative waterside destinations.
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Create your perfect Sunday at We Invented the Weekend. Join 100 diners at what will be (temporarily) the longest table in Salford as chef Mary-Ellen McTague cooks one of the nation’s favourite dishes – the classic Sunday Roast. So bring your family, friends and an empty stomach and leave full of delicious food and knowing you’ve supported a fantastic cause.
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A child-friendly, daytime gig which all members of the family can enjoy!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jump on board and celebrate the most iconic artists from the legendary Manchester music scene and beyond! 30 minute boat parties to travel up the canal and through your favourite decade of music.
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The Hey Duggee Story trail with The National Literacy Trust, The Lowry, CBeebies and Imperial War Museum North
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Calling all home growers and allotment holders! Show us veg with va-va-voom in a friendly competition in partnership with RHS Garden Bridgewater.
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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.
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Salford Community Leisure will host sporting activities across the We Invented the Weekend Festival to suit all ages, abilities and tastes!
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Come and join Dance Like a Mother for a taster of their Babywearing dance class. Bring your own carrier or use one provided. You’ll get babywearing support from experienced instructors, so your little one gets lots of cuddly bonding time, feeling safe and happy.
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Hundreds of local musicians and singers of all levels and backgrounds will join the BBC Philharmonic for a huge and joyful musical celebration at We Invented the Weekend Festival here at MediaCity.