MACFEST 2027 Opening Ceremony: Food, Art, Performance & Culture

Join us in celebrating the opening of MACFEST 2026 and over 85 events throughout the year!
There is something for everyone:
• Welcome speeches; greetings from partners
• Tilavat: Feryal Toriefi
• Performance: Nasheed Choir by Feversham Academy
• Music: Joshua Hossein
• Performance: Sudanese School
• 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 Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester Mrs Diane Hawkins JP LLB
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.