[exploring the future of Islamic art & culture]
Salaam Festival
Talks
art, history and culture
Workshops
the sacred arts
Performances
Live poetry, song and movement
[Lineup]
Meet the Artists
Explore our lineup of keynote speakers and artists who welcomed, inspired and enlightened everyone in the festival in 2024.
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Rokia Kone
Singer
Chahat Ali Mahmood
Qawwali
Pankisi Ensemble
Singers
Rizwan Ahmed Khan
Islamic Calligrapher
Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan
Poet, Writer
Ibrahim Gambi
reciter
Sukina Noor
Poet
Adam Patel
Islamic Architecture
Emma Clark
Islamic Garden Designer
Haroon Hanif
Teacher
Noor Hiba Khan
Author
Ahmed Paul Keeler
Author
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Our Purpose
We started with a simple goal, to bring together emerging and established artists and educators. Our purpose is to inspire innovate and create brand new work that reflects the diversity of Islamic art and culture.
We welcome everyone from all backgrounds and faiths.
Come As You Are! Rumi
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Divine Discoveries and Inspirations
From engaging keynotes to hands-on workshops and live performances, our events offer a week of experiences designed to inspire and connect you with the world of Islamic art and culture.
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Our Journey and Path
From small beginnings, our festival has grown to reflect a commitment to preserving traditional art. We maintain a passion to explore the future of our art by uniting artists and communities, to discover new possibilities of how our diverse arts are represented and seen.
[Partners]
Supporting in Culture
Meet the organisations supporting our events and helping us create an exciting experience open to all.
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[Testimonials]
What Are We Saying
Hear from those involved in the Festival.
“I am so excited to attend this festival which offers a fresh perspective art an culture.”
Rokia Kone
Artist
“I am so impressed by the outstanding calibre of artists and speakers. This festival promises to captivate everyone, and spark many new ideas and opportunities to make exciting art.”
Elmi Ali
Artist
“The journey of making a festival has been insightful, and full of learning. I hope it gives us all an opportunity to see each other and understand what this festival could mean for our diverse city and region. Manchester has many cultural veins leading into the city, and Oxford Road is one key destination helping the city innovate and thrive.”
Rizwan Iqbal
Artistic Director
[FAQ]
Questions Answered
Get clear answers to common queries and find the info you need for a smooth, enjoyable experience.
What are the festival’s main highlights?
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Our event includes talks, from scholars and creatives, workshops, engaging panel discussions, and live performances. We have key live performances which are specially designed to invite audiences to experience a rich tapestry of oral and music compositions from around the Muslim world.
Is there a dress code for festival?
At our live performance events we suggest wearing your best cultural and comfortable attire to showcase the diversity of our city and programme. For talks and workshops please ensure you wear comfortable clothes and footwear to participate in potentially hands on activities which may involve paint and ink
Will there be on-site registration?
Yes, on-site registration will be available for those who haven’t purchased tickets in advance. However, we recommend buying your tickets online or via booking@salaamfestival.co.uk ahead of time to avoid missing out.
What is the cancellation policy?
Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another person if you are unable to attend. For specific details on ticket transfers or cancellations, please contact booking@salaamfestival.co.uk.
Is there accommodation nearby?
Our exclusive accommodation partner is Hyatt Regency Manchester who will offer festival audiences a special rate to stay at their hotel on 55 Booth Street West M15 6PQ, just off Oxford Road, Manchester.For more information contact: booking@salaamfestival.co.uk .For more places to stay see OxfordRoadCorridor.com
Are there opportunities for volunteering?
Yes, we welcome volunteers to help with various aspects of the events programme. If you are interested please email volunteer@salaamfestival.co.uk
