Events

UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival

Residents from across the neighbourhood came together to form a dragon boat crew and compete in the 13th annual UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. Held at Media City, the event was a unique celebration of Chinese culture, featuring cultural performances, traditional music and typical Dragon Boat Festival foods. Demonstrating some true community spirit, our New Jackson Dragons finished in 5th place. Congratulations to the team!

Manchester Made Market

Brand new for 2024, Manchester Made Market debuted at New Jackson over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend. This exciting two day event brought together a curated selection of over 30 of Manchester’s most talented artisans, food producers, designers and craftspeople. Shoppers immersed themselves in local music by local artists and enjoyed delicious food and drink from a lineup of the region’s freshest vendors, including The Wild Grill, Food Sorcery, Medlock Canteen and Neighbourhood Brew. Manchester Made Market will return to New Jackson in December.

Stop Motion Lego Animation Workshop

We teamed up with Mako Create for a fun, creative and hands-on LEGO stop-motion animation workshop for residents of all ages. From conceptualising and building to shooting and editing, attendees mastered every step of crafting their own stop-motion masterpiece, bringing their LEGO characters to life in a YouTube published film.

Code A Drone Workshop

Our second session with Mako Create was an unforgettable and exciting workshop for those residents curious about coding. With no previous experience required, participants took control of a mini-drone, learning to make it take off, fly, execute turns and land safely. Residents put their new-found skills to the test, completing flying challenges and competing for points.

Ramadan Break Fast Foodie Social

New Jackson residents were invited to indulge in the magic of Ramadan at Food Sorcery’s Break Fast Foodie Social. This drop-in session took residents on a culinary journey, experiencing the rich flavours and traditions of Ramadan, blending authentic tastes with a modern twist. Attendees had the opportunity to get hands-on with specially crafted dishes, share stories and meet new neighbours.

Lunar New Year Foodie Social

New Jackson residents gathered at Food Sorcery Deansgate Square to make and enjoy two authentic dishes in celebration of Lunar New Year. Under the expert guidance of professional chefs, the two groups crafted fresh Summer Rolls and Wor Tip dumplings, then stayed behind to savour their creations while getting to know their neighbours.

Christmas at New Jackson

December afforded residents at New Jackson plenty of opportunities to get into the festive spirit with their neighbours.

At our Craft Workshop, participants created Christmas table centres under the expert guidance of Studio F. The brilliant Northenden Community Choir filled concierge at Deansgate Square with the sound of everyone’s favourite Christmas songs, while our Live from the Lobby program was given a special festive twist. New Jackson’s Christmas tree collection added sparkle to the season.

BLOK Birthday 2023

BLOK returned to New Jackson to mark the 4th Birthday of its Manchester studio with a free outdoor fitness morning. Under the expert guidance of BLOK’s head trainers Tomas and Leo, a community of over 230 individuals gathered in The Square at Deansgate Square for a collective strength and yoga session. Truly a connection of mind, body and soul, the event epitomised the power of coming together in the pursuit of wellness and celebrated the vibrant community that has grown around New Jackson.

Live from the Grill 2023

New Jackson came alive this month as Live from The Grill returned for a sizzling medley of mouthwatering food and electrifying music. Hosted by Manchester’s Finest and powered by Renaker, this free food and music extravaganza welcomed a vibrant crowd of over 5,000 people to Deansgate Square across a glorious weekend.

A diverse menu of mouthwatering dishes awaited guests, courtesy of Food Sorcery, Salvi’s, Elnecot and Knights BBQ, while Gooey’s ice cream cart provided the ultimate post-bbq indulgence. Salvi’s spritz bar proved to be a returning favourite from last year’s event and beer enthusiasts were treated to the first taste of Manchester’s Finest brand new light lager. The weekend’s soundtrack created a vibrant atmosphere that filled The Square, beginning with Saturday’s Habitat takeover and culminating in Sunday’s programme of live performances curated by GigPig.

This unforgettable weekend of festivities is part of a series of Live from the Grill events brought to you by Manchester’s Finest and Renaker. Keep your eye on our social channels for updates about our next event. Until next year!