Góbéfest

30/09/2026

🎉 We’re absolutely delighted that Góbéfest has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Cultural Welcome Award category at the Manchester Culture Awards 2026, as we celebrate our 10th anniversary year!

The Manchester Culture Awards celebrate the creativity, diversity and cultural vibrancy that make our city so special, and we’re proud to be part of that story.

A huge thank you to our artists, performers, volunteers, partners, funders and audiences. This recognition belongs to the amazing community that has helped make Góbéfest such a unique celebration of culture over the past decade.

❤️ We’re honoured to be finalists!

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23/09/2026

🎉 We're delighted to share that Góbéfest has been included on the Official Shortlist at this year's prestigious This Is Manchester Awards in the category of The Leading Live Event of the Year!

We're incredibly proud of this achievement and grateful to our team, artists, volunteers, partners and audiences who make Góbéfest possible year after year.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey. 💛

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18/09/2026

❤️🌍 Thank you all for taking part in our festival and in our projects. There are two days left to vote in the Cultural Welcome Awards.
Hungarian: Köszönjük, hogy részt vettetek a fesztiválon
Romanian: Vă mulțumim pentru participarea la festival!
Lithuanian: Ačiū, kad buvote mūsų festivalio dalis!
Polish: Dziękujemy, że byliście częścią naszego festiwalu!
Slovak: Ďakujeme, že ste boli súčasťou nášho festivalu!
Croatian: Hvala vam što ste bili dio našeg festivala!
Serbian: Хвала вам што сте били део нашег фестивала!
Bulgarian: Благодарим ви, че бяхте част от нашия фестивал!
Greek: Σας ευχαριστούμε που ήσασταν μέρος του φεστιβάλ μας!
Ukrainian: Дякуємо, що були частиною нашого фестивалю!
Jamaican Patois: Give tanks n blessings fi being a part a wi festival!
Romani: Palikerav tumenge, so sas tumen amaro festivalosko kotor!
Russian: Спасибо, что были частью нашего фестиваля!
Hebrew: תודה שהייתם חלק מהפסטיבל שלנו!
Arabic: شكراً لكونكم جزءاً من مهرجاننا!
Turkish: Festivalimizin bir parçası olduğunuz için teşekkür ederiz!
Persian (Iranian): از اینکه بخشی از جشنواره ما بودید، سپاسگزاریم!
Hindi: हमारे उत्सव का हिस्सा बनने के लिए धन्यवाद!
Yoruba (Nigeria): A dúpẹ́ pé ẹ jẹ́ apá kan nínú ayẹyẹ wa!

Székely Góbé: Köszönjük, hogy nálunk voltatok, s még haza is találtatok! Ha jól éreztétek magatokat, szavazzatok ránk, ha nem... akkor is! 😁

🏆 If you enjoyed your time with us we'd be honoured if you could vote for Beat Bazaar in the Cultural Welcome Awards.

This weekend is your last chance to vote for who you think should win the Manchester Cultural Welcome Award! 🎨🎸🎭

There's seven organisations or venues to choose from and these nominees have been shortlisted because they go above and beyond to make sure everyone feels included and are able to participate and join in with what they produce.

This Manchester Culture Award is also the only one out of all this year's categories where the winner is decided by you, the lovely public 😍

So have your say, show some love and vote for your favourite:

https://orlo.uk/Manchester-Cultural-Welcome-Award-Voting-closes-Sunday-20-September_7LaOP

05/09/2026

🌍 Calling all the amazing bands, dance groups, artists and audiences who have travelled to Manchester from across the UK and Europe to perform at Góbéfest over the last 10 years! 💃🕺

If you felt welcome, enjoyed your time with us at Góbéfest & if Beat Bazaar helped make your visit to Manchester a memorable one, we'd be honoured if you could support us by voting for us in the Manchester Cultural Welcome Awards. It only takes a minute.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/manchester-cultural-welcome-award-shortlist-34560356

❤️ Thank you for being part of the Góbéfest journey and helping to make our festival so special.



Bekecs Táncszínház Udvarhely Néptáncműhely Százlábú Néptáncegyüttes Hunique Dance Ensemble TK "Ripni-Ka" Nоrth West, UK Ansamblul "Tezaur" Maros Művészegyüttes Háromszék Táncszínház Kalinka Balalaika Orchestra Szentegyházi Gyermekfilharmónia TransylMania Zenekar Góbé Magyar Banda Bohemian Betyars KaskoSan

The Manchester Culture Awards are back for 2026 and voting is now open

03/09/2026

WE’VE BEEN SHORTLISTED!!

We’re incredibly proud that Beat Bazaar, the organisation behind Góbéfest, has been shortlisted for Manchester’s Cultural Welcome Award! 🏆

Now we really need YOU! 🗳️ VOTE Beat Bazaar : Góbèfest 🙏 it only takes a few seconds.

👉 https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/manchester-cultural-welcome-award-shortlist-34560356

📣 Share it with your mates. Every vote means a LOT to our little-but-mighty team! 🥹❤️🙏

The Manchester Culture Awards are back for 2026 and voting is now open

17/07/2026

Here's another beautiful collection of memories from an incredible weekend filled with music, dance, culture, food, laughter and sunshine.

To everyone who joined us: we miss you already! ❤️
The good news? We're already busy planning the next Góbéfest, so watch this space...

Until then, enjoy reliving the memories and see if you can spot yourself in the photos! 👀 Beat Bazaar
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14/07/2026

It's been almost a month since Góbéfest came took place, and the fantastic photos are still coming in! Take a look at these beautiful shots captured by Zsófia on Saturday at Góbéfest, showcasing the diversity, culture, music and community spirit that make the festival so special.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended, performed, volunteered and supported the event, and of course to Beat Bazaar for organising such a vibrant celebration of diversity, culture and creativity.

05/07/2026

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26/06/2026

We’re incredibly proud of our organisation Beat Bazaar and what we’ve achieved with Góbéfest over the last 10 years, engaging diverse communities across Manchester and celebrating our shared heritage ✨

If you love what we do, we’d really appreciate your support, please consider nominating Góbéfest for a Manchester Culture Award 2026. Nominations close this Sunday and it only takes 5 minutes! ⏳ These awards celebrate the creativity that brings our city to life, and we’re proud to be part of it 🎶

👉 If you nominate us, please select the Cultural Welcome Award, recognising how Góbéfest celebrates diverse cultures and makes people feel welcome ❤️ Remember there are only 2 days left so you have to be quick. Thank You !

https://www.manchester.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-the-arts/museums-galleries-and-the-arts/manchester-culture-awards-2026 Beat Bazaar

25/06/2026

✨ Thank You for an Unforgettable 10th Anniversary Góbéfest! ✨
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who made our 10th anniversary Góbéfest the best one yet!
To the incredible artists who brought the stage to life, the dedicated volunteers and hardworking crew, our amazing partners, and all the fantastic traders — we couldn’t have done it without you.
And most of all, thank you to our wonderful audience. Your energy, support, and love made this celebration truly special. ❤️ Beat Bazaar