2026 marks 100 years since King George V granted Salford official city status. The centenary gives us a chance to celebrate everything that makes the city great; and it will include a cultural programme curated and created by Walk the Plank and From the Other.
Over this October half term and coming to a neighbourhood in Salford near you, is our prototype Wagon Train, which will then make appearances in a variety of places and spaces next year. Where should it go? What should it present and represent? You can get a sneaky peak of this pop-up Play, Performance and Games space at the Fun Palace… and let us know your ideas, aspirations and suggestions for Salford 2026.
As well as finding out more about the Wagon Train, you can also get a snapshot of Walk the Plank’s Salford programme:
Creative Embassies, and our recent experience creating a pop-up Embassy in the Netherlands working with Nia Hoffman (Creative Explorers) and Stew Knights (Community Little Hulton).
Our Speaking and Listening Pod, capturing oral histories linked to the Hidden Canal project, the Manchester, Bury and Bolton Canal and the waterways of Salford and Greater Manchester working with sound artist David McFarlane
Also present on the day will be the Salford Badge Club, members of the Creative Explorers programme, and there will be there will be lots to see and do, thanks to our emerging creatives Ruby and Ella, so bring family and friends.
This is Walk the Plank’s fifth Fun Palace and everyone is welcome / all are invited. Free refreshments.
Our building is fully accessible and a short distance from Salford Shopping City (bus stops) and Salford Crescent train station. If you have any questions about your visit or want to find out more, please contact
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Also check out other Arts events in Salford.
