Here you’ll find some upcoming events on and around campus. Get involved to make friends, learn something new, plan for the future and have some fun! Some events will need you to book, so make sure you sign up ASAP to anything you’re interested in.
Featured Events
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Walk with the SU at the Pride Parade
📅 Saturday 23 August 10:00 – 13:00
📍 Manchester City Centre, Manchester
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SU Welcome Fair 2025
📅 Friday 12 September 10:00 – 16:00
📍 Various buildings
18 August -24 August
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SmileyWorld® Art Trail
📅 August – September 2025
📍 Stockport, Greater Manchester
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Manchester Pride
📅 Friday 15 – Sunday 25 August, Various Times
📍 City Centre, Manchester
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Badminton
📅 Tuesday 19 August 17:00 – 19:00
📍 Sports Hall, Sports Centre
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Festa Italiana
📅 Friday 22 August – Sunday 24 August
📍 Cathedral Gardens, Manchester
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The Halal Food Festival
📅 Saturday 23 August – Sunday 24 August
📍 The Trafford Centre, Manchester
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Bolton Food and Drink Festival
📅 Friday 22 August – Monday 25 August
📍 Bolton Town Centre, Bolton, Greater Manchester
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Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Fan Zone
📅 Saturday 23 August 10:30 – 16:00
📍 Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester
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Makers Market at Quayside Media City
📅 Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 August 11:00 – 17:00
📍 MediaCity, Manchester
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Outdoor Cinema at Tatton Park
📅 Sunday 24 August Various Times
📍 Tatton Park, Cheshire
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Manchester Vibrations
📅 Sunday 24 August 21:00 – 03:30
📍 Band on the Wall, Manchester
25 August -31 August
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Bank Holiday
📅 Monday 25 August
📍 Buildings across all campuses are affected
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Glaston-BURY Festival
📅 Monday 25 August
📍 Castle Armoury, Castle St Bury, Greater Manchester
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Badminton
📅 Tuesday 26 August 17:00 – 19:00
📍 Sports Hall, Sports Centre
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Outdoor Theatre: Twelfth Night
📅 Wednesday 27 August 19:00 – 21:00
📍 Ordsall Hall, Salford
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Foodie Friday in Stockport
📅 Friday 29 August 18:00 – 21:00
📍 Stockport, Manchester
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Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Fan Zone
📅 Saturday 30 August 10:30 – 16:00
📍 Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester
🎨
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Manchester Psych Fest
📅 Saturday 30 August
📍 Various locations in Manchester City Centre
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Makers Market in West Didsbury
📅 Sunday 31 August 11:00 – 16:00
📍 West Didsbury, Manchester
1 – 7 September
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Free Mixed Football
📅 Tuesday 2 September 17:00 – 18:00
📍 3G Pitch, Peel Park Campus
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Crafternoon
📅 Wednesday 3 September 12:30 – 15:30
📍 The Pillars, University House
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Badminton
📅 Thursday 4 September 12:00 – 14:00
📍 Sports Hall, Sports Centre
🎞️
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Makers Market in Ancoats
📅 Saturday 6 September 11:00 – 17:00
📍 Ancoats, Manchester
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Welcome to Salford, the Party!
📅 Saturday 6 September 22:00 – 02:00
📍 Atmosphere, Peel Park Campus
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Sunday Roast
📅 Sunday 7 September 12:00 – 20:00
📍 Atmosphere, Peel Park Campus
8 – 14 September
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Kit out your new flat!
📅 Monday 8 September 11:00 – 16:00
📍 Northside, University House, Peel Park Campus
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Campus Connect: Liberation Lunch
📅 Monday 8 September 12:00 – 14:00
📍 Northside, University House, Peel Park Campus
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SU: Free Combat Archery
📅 Monday 8 September 18:00 – 20:00
📍 3G Pitch, Peel Park Campus
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SU: Self Care Workshop
📅 Tuesday 9 September 12:30 – 15:30
📍 Northside, The Pillars, Peel Park Campus
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SU: Free Friendship Bracelet
📅 Tuesday 9 September 13:00 – 15:00
📍 Northside, University House, Peel Park Campus
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How to Find Part-Time Work
📅 Wednesday 10 September 12:30 – 13:15
📍 Online
🎮
Salford SU: GamesCon
📅 Wednesday 10 September 18:00 – 22:00
📍 Northside, University House, Peel Park Campus
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IT Essentials
📅 Thursday 11 September 11:00 – 12:00
📍 Online
🎶
SU: Vinyl Giveaway
📅 Thursday 11 September 18:00 – 20:00
📍 Northside, University House, Peel Park Campus
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SU Welcome Fair 2025
📅 Friday 12 September 10:00 – 16:00
📍 Various buildings
🛍️
Makers Market in the Northern Quarter
📅 Sunday 14 September 11:00 – 17:00
📍 Northern Quarter, Manchester
15 – 21 September
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Getting Started with Academic Information and Reading Lists
📅 Tuesday 16 September 14:00 – 15:00
📍 Online
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Free Mixed Football
📅 Tuesday 16 September 17:00 – 18:00
📍 3G Pitch, Peel Park Campus
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Badminton
📅 Tuesday 16 September 17:00 – 18:00
📍 Sports Hall, Sports Centre
⚽️
Free Mixed Football
📅 Thursday 18 September 12:00 – 14:00
📍 3G Pitch, Peel Park Campus
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Badminton
📅 Thursday 18 September 12:00 – 14:00
📍 Sports Hall, Sports Centre
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Renewable Clothing Pop Up
📅 Thursday 18 September 10:00 – 17:00
📍 Northside, University House
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Roller Disco
📅 Thursday 18 September 18:00 – 20:00
📍 Sports Hall, Sports Centre
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Movie Night
📅 Friday 19 September 17:00 – 19:30
📍 That End, Northside, University House
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Makers Market in Spinningfields
📅 Saturday 20 September 11:00 – 17:00
📍 Spinningfields, Manchester
Where Else To Find Out What’s On
There’s so much happening that we couldn’t possibly fit it all on one page. You can find more upcoming events in the following places:
Student Hub: find all the latest events and news specifically for you
SU website: find events and activities ran by your SU and student bar, Atmosphere
Advantage: find all upcoming workshops to support you in your studies and career planning
Sports Centre website: find weekly gym classes and events
Instagram: follow us on Instagram to stay up-to-date with all the latest events happening
