MACFEST 2026 Opening Ceremony: Food, Art, Performance & Culture

Join us in celebrating the opening of MACFEST 2026 and the Launch of Muslim Diaspora Archives!

There is something for everyone:

• Welcome speeches; greetings from partners

• Tilavat: Ayatullah Adeboye from Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy

• Music: Shad Haidar Mustafa & Kawa Hussaini

• Performance: Sand Art

• 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 Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Mrs Sharman Birtles MBE JP DL

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, more info and tickets here.