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Centenary News

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.

Happy Birthday, Salford

Today (Tuesday 21 April 2026), Salford marks 100 years since it was granted city status.

Get On Board: John Cooper Clarke to voice public transport in honour of Salford’s Centenary

To celebrate Salford’s Centenary John Cooper Clarke becomes the official voice of passenger announcements across the Bee Network

Century City: Salford prepares to celebrate

Next week will see the centenary celebrations come alive across the city, creating the perfect opportunity for everyone to come together and wish Salford a very Happy Birthday.

Your Salford 100: exhibition launch

As the city of Salford celebrates 100 years since it was officially granted city status, Salford Museums are presenting a programme of exhibitions and events throughout the year, to celebrate the last 100 years of Salford, its people, it’s artists and museum collections.

Salford Celebrates City’s 100 Heroes during Centenary Year

Salford City Council and The University of Salford will be shining a spotlight on Salfordians who have become city heroes during the last 100 years. 

Planet 100 – shaping a greener future for Salford together

A dynamic programme of sustainability focused events and training to inspire a greener future for the city. 

Salford creatives to lead city’s cultural programme in centenary year

Two of Salford’s best-known creative organisations, award-winning outdoor arts experts, Walk the Plank, and boundary-breaking Sounds From the Other City festival creators, From the Other, have been appointed to lead the city’s cultural programme for Salford 100.

Centenary Award to reflect Salford’s century-long history and community spirit

The unique award honours long-term, collective contributions deeply rooted in the city's shared history and identity.

New Salford centenary fund launched to celebrate 100 years of city pride

£290,000 in funding is now available managed by Salford CVS.