Join us for the 29th UK Sacred Harp Convention in Manchester
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 September 2026
at Stretford Public Hall, Chester Rd, Stretford, Manchester M32 0LG [map]
- All voices welcome – experience is not essential
- Free to attend – donations will be invited to help us cover costs
- Singing from The Sacred Harp 2025 revision – loaner books will be available
- Bring and share lunch – cold food only please
- Pre-Registration now open
Venue
We will sing both days at Stretford Public Hall. A beautiful Victorian gothic building 4 miles to the south west of Manchester. This Grade II listed building has undergone extensive renovation and is wheelchair accessible.
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Getting there
Stretford Public Hall is well served by public transport. It’s just 4 minutes’ walk from Stretford tram stop and on numerous bus routes. On the intersection of major roads, it’s a prominent building and easy to find.
It has a small car park attached (45 spaces – 2 of which are for Blue Badge holders, with 2 more adjacent to the Hall). In this busy urban location, not far from Old Trafford sports grounds, parking is in high demand, so we encourage use of public transport wherever feasible.
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Schedule
We don’t have the full timetable yet. When we do, you’ll find it here
For your planning, please assume 10am – 4pm on Saturday 19 September and 10am – 3.30pm on Sunday 20 September.
There will be dinner on the grounds both days.
There will be socials on Friday and Saturday evenings, which are being planned at present. When plans are finalised you’ll find them here.
Pre-registration
We are asking people to pre-register to give us a good idea of numbers and so that we are able to share any vital information closer to the event. Please use the pre-registration form to let us know you are coming.
Stay Safe & Be Kind
We want to ensure a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment.
COVID testing is not mandatory. But we do expect all singers to take very seriously their personal responsibility for not bringing ANY transmissible illness to the singing. Please DO NOT attend if you are experiencing any symptoms of cough, common cold, COVID, Flu, or other infectious illness
The UK Sacred Harp Convention Standing Committee is working on a new Code of Conduct, which we will publish here. Everyone who attends will be invited to read it and required to abide by it.
Meanwhile, here’s how we ask you to protect and respect each other. https://manchestersacredharp.uk/staysafe/