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Ceremonial Mayor hosts Primrose Hill pupils after show-stopping Lowry performance

The Ceremonial Mayor of Salford and Mayoress welcomed the pupils after being inspired by their recent performance

Local pupils celebrate Salford's centenary with silly, scary and strange stories

Local primary schools celebrate as part in the National Literacy Trust in Salford’s centenary project, Salfordia

Salford school children step back in time as free centenary lessons bring 100 years of history to life

Primary school pupils across Salford are stepping back in time to discover how life has changed over the past century

Community groups lead Salford’s celebrations bringing Salford 100 to life through Centenary Fund

Centenary celebrations showcasing the “Spirit of Salford”, bringing communities together across every neighbourhood of the city

Salford rivals UK tourism hotspots as visitor economy hits £1.1bn

Visitor economy breaks £1 billion for second consecutive year seeing an increase of more than 50% since 2019

Celebrate at The Pink Picnic this weekend in Salford

The Pink Picnic marks an incredible 15 years of Pride in Salford this weekend at Peel Park on Saturday 13 June 2026

Dragon Boat Festival to return to Salford

The festival will take place at MediaCity and Salford Quays on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June 2026

Crescent Salford celebrates centenary with vibrant artwork on Old Police Station

A major new art installation has been unveiled at the Old Police Station in Salford

Salford 100 reveals major events programme as celebrations ramp up

A major update from the cultural programme celebrating Salford’s 100th anniversary as a city has been announced with public funding by Arts Council England. 

Call Out: Salford Centenary video project

Creative Producers, From The Other, are working on a mass participation video portrait of Salford’s people. The project (to be announced w/c 11 May) celebrates the vibrant community and culture of Salford as part of Salford 100.

Celebrating Salford’s centenary

Public services and voluntary groups across Salford joined together in a unique way to wish the city a happy centenary birthday.

Student’s design chosen for Salford’s 100th birthday beer

A University of Salford graphic design student has had her artwork selected for a limited-edition SEVEN BRO7HERS BREWING CO beer – to mark Salford’s 100th birthday.