The festival program includes over 200 workshops and performances for all the family.
Some of the recognisable names on this year’s line-up included Great British Sewing Bee’s Patrick Grant, Mr Motivator, the stars of BBC’s Gladiators and for the little ones – Supertato and Hey Duggee.
The festival is taking place on 15 and 16 June. Here are some fantastic pictures from the first day of the festival.
Photos by Mark Waugh.
1. We Invented the Weekend
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2. We Invented the Weekend 2024
Credit: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd | Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd
3. We Invented the Weekend 2024
Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant talks about sustainable fashion. Credit: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd | Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd
4. We Invented the Weekend 2024
CBeebies' Supertato entertaining the crowds. Credit: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd | Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd