Eco Fest 2026 – Powered by the Sun & Good Vibes!
Hulme Park Saturday 16th May 12 midday – 6pm
Free event in the park!
Get ready for a festival that celebrates community, sustainability, and creativity!
Eco Fest Manchester 2026 is a vibrant showcase of local talent, environmental groups, and eco-conscious living – all powered by renewable and positive energy!
Get involved and volunteer: events@veganorganic.net
Community gardening, growing micro greens, sprouting and willow weaving
Live Music on the Solar-Powered Stage – A fantastic line-up of local musicians will keep the good vibes flowing all day long!
Fun for All Ages – Walk the tightrope, spin a plate, juggle (all at once if you’re feeling brave!), and don’t forget to get your face painted first!
Try Something New – Join a yoga or tai chi session or Bollywood bangra dancing.
Vegan Food Heaven – Feast on an incredible selection of vegan food, drinks, cakes, and treats from top local caterers.
Why Vegan? – This all-vegan event is a chance to explore why plant-based living is so important—not just for personal health but for the health of our planet. Learn how small changes can make a big impact!
Get Crafty – Try your hand at willow basket-making and other creative workshops (more details to come!).
Zapparelli Circus Workshop: Tightrope walking, unicycling, plate spinning, stilts, juggling, diablo.
Skating with Joy – all day on Royce Rd which will be closed to traffic.
Free Face Painting from 1pm
Get Inspired! – Explore stalls from community groups and environmental charities, packed with info on how we can all make a difference for the planet.
Eco Fest Talks
12.30: Bee Innes from HealthyBe -The Healthy Vegan
How to Protect Your Energy, Gut Health & Nutrients on a Plant-Based Diet Going vegan doesn’t automatically guarantee good health and many people unknowingly end up low in energy, struggling with digestion, relying on ultra-processed foods, or missing key nutrients. In this practical and informative talk, naturopathic nutritionist Bee Innes from HealthyBe Naturopathy will explore the most common mistakes people make on a vegan diet and how to avoid them. You’ll learn simple ways to support energy, gut health, protein intake, iron absorption, omega-3 balance and overall wellbeing while eating plant-based. Whether you’re newly vegan, vegan-curious, or have been plant-based for years, you’ll leave with realistic, evidence-informed tips you can start using straight away.
13.10: Socialist Vegans Steven Andrew and Claire Miller will talk about the need to bring together the struggles for animal and human liberation so that the interests of all sentient beings and the planet can come before capitalist profit. Socialists for Animal Liberation was set up with three goals in mind: Firstly, to abolish all forms of animal abuse, whether that be vivisection, the meat and dairy industry, bloodsports or elsewhere. Secondly, to bring animal liberationist perspectives to left movements, and third, to promote anticapitalist arguments to the various animal rights groups. Instagram: socialists4animalliberation Facebook: Socialists 4 Animal Liberation
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14.00: Juliette Bryant – Medicinal mushrooms and food sovereignty, an inspiring journey into the world of superfoods and medicinal mushrooms. Discover how these powerful allies from nature can help you boost immunity, balance stress, enhance brain function, and support long-term wellbeing. From Reishi to Lion’s Mane, from spirulina to cacao –Juliette shares practical tips, ancient wisdom, and modern research to help you thrive in harmony with the Earth. Perfect for anyone seeking more energy, clarity, and natural ways to support their health in today’s world, with Juliette Bryant – Nutritionist, Author & Earth Wisdom Keeper. https://www.juliettebryant.com/
15.05: Abundance Manchester fruit-picking and growing food project Dan Graham – This talk explores the work of the Abundance Manchester fruit-picking and growing projects and its vision for transforming the food system. Through harvesting and sharing locally grown fruit that would otherwise go to waste, and encouraging communities to grow food locally. Vegan Organic Network
15.30: Nature through the kitchen door By Carol Ann Costello, food psychologist and aspiring herbalist What if reconnecting with nature could begin in the kitchen? This talk explores how food, herbs, and seasonal living can deepen our relationship with the natural world. Through practical ideas, storytelling and reflections on ecology and wellbeing, we will explore how small daily choices can nourish both people and planet.
16.00: Manifestation, Success & The Best Day Ever – Giles Bryant – What can I do to create a life of purpose, joy and abundance? In this practical talk, based on his new book, Giles Bryant shares 30 years of research to help you achieve the life of your dreams.
17.00: Greater Manchester Citizens’ Assembly – Johno Johnson – Accountable to the People – As politics becomes increasingly polarised, decision-making in Greater Manchester is becoming more centralised around the Combined Authority and elected mayor. This talk makes the case for a permanent Greater Manchester Citizens’ Assembly to give ordinary residents a meaningful voice in shaping regional priorities, local services, and the future of their communities.
Eco Fest Bands and performers
12.00: Bloodshot Moon
12.30: Level Up 1st performance at skate area on Royce Road which will be closed
12.40: The Perpetual Choirs Giles & Juliette Bryant will share songs of the Earth, community and healing. Expect joyful harmonies and uplifting songs. Giles created the VON award-winning song, Wildlife Emergency.
13.10: Kyso Project Power House main stage
13.50: Azariah main stage
14.00: Atomic Bicycle Theory – main stage
14.40: Juggling show skate area on Royce Road which will be closed
15.00: One minute silence for peace and nature
15.01: Snake Oil Remedies–https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=_OLJVrX9jF4&fbclid=IwY2xjawRpSoBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe6fH2M3oLwLeebBHcMNhrs37sFz46c2AjHzACe7gFZpOvu8Yxf7FzNZXBf7Q_aem_W_IMLS6OBwWSngA3OxCkqw
15.30: Sasha Bollywood Bangra Dancing performance and workshop
15.40: Dee-Colo– main stage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z519p3p265w&list=RDz519p3p265w&start_radio=1
16.10: Jet Black dance troupe 1st performance at skate area on Royce Road which will be closed
16.15: Zola Steelpan mins main stage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQom-3CjWWE
16.45: Jet Black dance troupe 2nd performance at main stage area
17.00: Niamos Band Calypso George and friends will be playing : African, Caribbean, and Mento music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyAriRi9n6E
17.30 ; Parallex View
Workshops:
12.00-: Get Crafty Art with Z-arts
12.30am-15.30 Sprouting Workshop with the Vegan Organic Network- Discover the power of sprouting! Sprouts are packed with nutrients and can be easily grown at home using just a jar and a windowsill.
13.00-16.00: Circus skills workshop
13.00: Yoga with the Resonance Centre
14.00 Tai chi with Martyn Lewis
14.00-16.00 Willow Weaving: Cherry Chung is a Manchester based basket maker and willow artist. She first learned how to make baskets in 1996, and mainly uses native materials such as willow, bark and rushes to make basketry, living installations and sculpture.
15.30: Bangra Bollywood Dancing workshop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYUXCnsXbxs
Get involved and volunteer
Email: events@veganorganic.net
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Working together for a Green, Clean, Cruelty Free World!
