Festivals and Events

Open Youth Night

Open Youth Night is a relaxed, welcoming space for young people aged 11+ to hang out, meet new people and get involved in whatever takes their interest. Cook something up in the kitchen, make music, dance, play sports, get creative or simply chill with friends.

There’s no pressure to take part in everything. Come along, try something new or just enjoy having a space to be yourself. Click the link to fill in the form to attend.

Delivered by Gorse Hill Studios as part of the Trafford Violence Reduction Alliance, supported by the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit.

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Location: Gorse Hill Studios
Date: 18 September 2026 – 23 September 2033
Time: Multiple sessions — see below
Where held: In person only
Age range: Ages 11-18
Price: Free

Upcoming sessions

13 November 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
20 November 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
27 November 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
4 December 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
11 December 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Showing the next 5 of 45 sessions.

Family friendly

Gorse Hill Studios

Gorse Hill Studios Cavendish Rd
Stretford
M32 0PS

01618668356

hello@gorsehillstudios.co.uk

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