may, 2026
Event Details
A Special Evening to Celebrate 30 Years of The Monastery
Thursday 14th May, 2026 | 7pm – 11pm | The Monastery Manchester
Join us for a joyful and memorable evening as we celebrate 30 years of The Monastery Trust, marking three decades of restoration, community, music and shared purpose.
Held in the magnificent surroundings of the Great Nave, this anniversary celebration brings together music, dancing, food and friendship in the very heart of the building that so many have helped to bring back to life.
Whether you have been part of the Monastery’s journey from the beginning, or discovered it more recently, we warmly invite you to come together and share this special milestone.
Music, Dancing, Supper and Celebration
This celebratory evening will feature live music, dancing, a licensed bar and a traditional hot pot supper, creating a relaxed and uplifting atmosphere beneath the soaring arches of the Great Nave.
As candlelight fills the space and music resonates through the building, guests will have the opportunity to connect, reflect, and celebrate everything the Monastery has become since 1996, and everything still to come.
This is more than a party. It is a celebration of community, resilience and the shared care that has made the Monastery what it is today.
Join us for our sparkling, 30th birthday party – dress to impress or simply come as you are!
Honouring 30 Years of Transformation
Over the past three decades, The Monastery Trust has transformed this extraordinary Grade II* listed building into a thriving centre for heritage, wellbeing, music and community.
This anniversary marks not only how far the Monastery has come, but the continuation of its mission to remain a place of welcome, connection, peace and purpose for generations to come.
We hope you will join us to celebrate this remarkable journey.
Practical Details
Date: Thursday, 14th May, 2026
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Doors open: 6:30pm
Tickets: £30 per person – includes hot pot supper
Who This Event Is For
The Monastery’s 30th birthday party is ideal for:
• Supporters and friends of The Monastery
• Members of the local community
• Heritage and culture lovers
• Couples, friends and groups
• Anyone wishing to experience a special evening inside the Great Nave
All are welcome.
FAQs
What is the Monastery’s 30th Birthday Party?
A special anniversary celebration with music, dancing, bar and hot pot supper in the Great Nave.
When is the event?
Thursday 14th May, 2026, from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Where is the event held?
At The Monastery Manchester, 89 Gorton Lane, Manchester.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are £30 per person and include hot pot supper.
Do I need to book tickets in advance?
Yes. Booking via Ticket Source is recommended.
Is food included?
Yes. Your ticket includes a traditional hot pot supper. A licensed bar will also be open.
What should I wear?
Dress to impress. This is a special anniversary celebration.
Can new visitors attend?
Yes. Everyone is warmly welcome, whether you know the Monastery well or are visiting for the first time.
Visit The Monastery Manchester
The Monastery is one of Manchester’s most extraordinary heritage buildings – a place of music, wellbeing, community, peace and purpose.
Events like this help ensure its continued life as a space open to all.
Directions to the Monastery here.