Free event: Festival of Manchester at Platt Fields Park

Let’s celebrate the diverse, rich and multicultural city we live in, with Manchester’s first free annual festival. Run by the City Council and held at Platt Fields Park lakeside, a festival wouldn’t be a festival without live music, food or entertainment. Expect a selection of street vendors to satisfy different tastes, mouths and budgets. Entertainment wise, there’s a stellar line-up of live acts including the Amani Collective and interactive performances inviting you to join in. For quieter tastes, a range of talks, discussions and live poetry battles will be held; listen or participate – it’s up to you. Added to this mix, are multiple taster sports sessions and demonstrations. The focus is on family and there’s something for everyone, so come along and join a free day of fun.

Sat 1 Sep, Platt Fields Park, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6LA, 12pm – 10pm, FREE, www.festivalofmanchester.uk