Góbéfest

Góbéfest Góbéfest is an international folk and culture festival based in Manchester, spotlighting the Carpathian Basin & Eastern Europe.

Góbéfest is an urban folk festival based in Manchester spotlighting Central and Eastern Europe. Now in it's 8th year the weekend festival promises an expertly curated mix of bands and solo artists, folk dance troupes, choirs and more. Góbéfest was established in 2017 to celebrate the little-known culture and traditions of the Székely people – a group of ethnic Hungarians living in Transylvania, which is part of Romania. A Góbé is a friendly word for a ‘crafty Székely’. Over the last 8 years, Góbéfest has grown to become an international folk festival, drawing from across the Carpathian Basin, Eastern and Central Europe and beyond.

🌍 Calling all the amazing bands, dance groups, artists and audiences who have travelled to Manchester from across the UK...
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

WE’VE BEEN SHORTLISTED!! We’re incredibly proud that Beat Bazaar, the organisation behind Góbéfest, has been shortlisted...
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

Here's another beautiful collection of memories from an incredible weekend filled with music, dance, culture, food, laug...
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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It's been almost a month since Góbéfest came took place, and the fantastic photos are still coming in! Take a look at th...
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.

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05/07/2026

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We’re incredibly proud of our organisation Beat Bazaar and what we’ve achieved with Góbéfest over the last 10 years, eng...
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

✨ Thank You for an Unforgettable 10th Anniversary Góbéfest! ✨We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who made our 10...
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

24/06/2026

Thank you Annamari for a mesmerising appearance in Manchester.

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