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Our Mission

 We aim to bring Muslim and non- Muslim communities together, promote social inclusion and overcome barriers.


Muslim Arts and Culture Festival will celebrate the diversity and the richness of Muslim heritage.


It will engage people of all ages and denominations, including school, college and university students and local communities.


Qaisra Shahraz MBE, FRSA Founder and Executive Director of MACFEST 

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A Flavour of MACFEST

    Our 2022 programme will go live soon

    From the 5th of January 2022 and throughout 2022 Muslim Arts and Culture Festival will present to you a diverse selection of speakers, artists, cultures and more that will be showcasing throughout our events!  Our international festival line up will take you on an unmissable arts and culture journey from Manchester to Azerbaijan!


    Most of our events will be online and free so save your space now!

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    DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE: MACFEST wins The Queen's Award

    We are delighted to announce that MACFEST is the winner of the 2021 Queen's Award for

    Voluntary Service! 


    We have been chosen for connecting communities, promoting social inclusion and overcoming barriers. Thank you so much to all those who nominated us! 

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    JOIN US FOR MACFEST 2022!

    View events calendar

    SEE our full 2021 programme

    Browse our brochure and the book via Eventbrite!

    MACFEST BROCHURE 2021 (pdf)Download

    An Award winning Festival

    Making a Difference Award Muslim Arts and Culture Festival International MACFEST

    Making a Difference Award

    Making a Difference Award

    Making a Difference Award

    In recognition of contribution to social responsibility at The University of Manchester

    British Muslim Awards Muslim Arts and Culture Festival International MACFEST

    Leading Light of the Year

    Making a Difference Award

    Making a Difference Award

    The British Muslim Awards

    The High Sheriff Award

    Making a Difference Award

    The High Sheriff Award

     In recognition of the amazing work in celebrating arts and connecting communities in Greater Manchester 

    #SpreadHoneyNotHate with a painting of a bumble bee Muslim Arts and Culture Festival International

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