Culture Vannin to host a ‘Manx Day Out in Laxey’
9th June 2026
A free cultural celebration in Laxey will take place on Saturday 27th June between 11am and 5pm. ‘A Manx Day Out in Laxey’ will celebrate the Year of the Manx Language with a vibrant programme of activities for all ages.
Attendees can enjoy beginner’s Manx language and song workshops, discover innovative Manx-language projects and films, and experience the language firsthand during a bilingual tour. The day will also include bonnag making, poetry recitals, traditional dancing, and the opportunity to join in a lively ceili, alongside singing and live musical performances. There will also be craft stands from local makers who feature Manx culture or language in their creations.
Events will take place throughout the upper village, in the square next to the MER tram station, the Laxey Working Men’s Institute and at the Laxey Glen Pavillion.
Attendees are encouraged to use public transport to travel to Laxey (Bus Vannin and the MER electric trams) and to explore the village’s shops, cafes and heritage attractions as part of their day out
Tiffany Kerruish, Year of the Manx Language Coordinator at Culture Vannin is excited about what the day has to offer;
‘A Manx Day Out in Laxey’ is suitable for all the family and will be an opportunity to discover different aspects of Manx culture and language in relaxed and friendly settings. You will be able to meet the Culture Vannin team and individuals from the Island’s community who are shining a light on the Manx language through the exciting projects they are involved in.
On the day, look out for the brightly coloured ‘Year of the Manx Language’ gazebo in the village square, as this will be the central information point for visitors and make sure you take the opportunity to grab some food from local eateries, browse the shops and re-discover all the wonderful attractions of the village.
There will be something for everybody to enjoy, and we are looking forward to an inspiring day of ‘all-out Manxness’ and meeting new people!’
The day’s line up of activities is still developing and can be viewed on the ‘What’s On Calendar’ within www.YearofManx.im This includes links for booking free places on the various workshops taking place. Laxey has numerous participating destinations for the Mannin Aboo Passport scheme and attendees are reminded to bring their partially completed passports with them or pick up a new one from the gazebo.
If you would like more information about a ‘Manx Day Out in Laxey’ or are interested in taking part with a free Manx craft stand, contact Tiffany Kerruish at yearofmanx@culturevannnin.im
The ‘Manx Day Out in Laxey’ event is supported by the Domestic Event Fund as part of a suite of events celebrating Year of the Manx language.
