Nominate Manchester’s Hidden Culture Heroes

Manchester’s culture scene is lighting up again with the 2026 Culture Awards, open for nominations now—celebrating everything from big-name events to hidden gems that make the city buzz. Launched in 2018, this annual bash has grown to honor over 400 nominees last year, spotlighting creativity across music, theater, digital art, and more. This year’s 12 categories include a brand-new Outstanding Storytelling Award and the return of the Cultural Welcome Award (voted by the public), recognizing venues that embrace everyone. Nominations are open to anyone based in Manchester or deeply involved in its creative ecosystem, with work submitted between April 2025 and March 2026 (except for the Welcome Award, which values long-term impact). Deadline: June 21 at midnight. The glittering ceremony rolls into November at the Manchester Deansgate Hotel—your chance to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes who fuel Manchester’s vibrant cultural heartbeat. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/986bd405adc955c8