Manx speaking acts take to the Royal Hall

A concert of traditional Manx music, song & dance, featuring local super-group Scran, Skeealyn Vannin and Skeddan Jiarg, has just been announced for the Villa Marina in February. This unmissable concert in the Royal Hall of the Villa Marina…

New Manx language learning opportunities for 2026

2026 is Blein ny Gaelgey - the Year of the Manx Language - make this YOUR year to learn and enjoying using Manx! Culture Vannin is expanding the range of learning opportunities available to adults, from introducing more weekly classes, to…
Christmas baubles with £20 adult ticket price

Oie’ll Verree concert opens Blein ny Gaelgey

Ever thought that Christmas time starts and finishes too early? If so, Mooinjer Veggey has the antidote to those post-Christmas blues with its amazing, enthralling and highly entertaining Oie’ll Verree traditional Manx concert. The concert…
Lightbulb with "eie mie" wording.

Culture Vannin Awards £26,000 in “Blein ny Gaelgey – Year of the Manx Language 2026” Grants

The Isle of Man is gearing up for a year-long celebration of the Manx language as Culture Vannin announces the recipients of its Blein ny Gaelgey – Year of the Manx Language 2026 (YML26) Grants. These grants support imaginative and innovative…

Biosphere Artist in Residence to celebrate Year of the Manx Language

Manx Wildlife Trust has named Manx artist and songwriter Alice Dudley as the next Biosphere Artist in Residence (2025–2026), delivered in partnership with UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man and Isle of Man Arts Council. This year’s residency…

Island celebrates the official launch of the Year of the Manx Language 2026

Island celebrates the official launch of Blein ny Gaelgey – the Year of the Manx Language 2026 Blein ny Gaelgey – the Year of the Manx Language 2026 was officially launched at Noa Market Hall in Douglas on Tuesday evening (4 November…
£26,000 one-off Grants Fund Available

£26,000 one-off Grants Fund Available

Culture Vannin has announced a funding boost for Manx language projects, by committing to mark Blein ny Gaelgey – the Year of the Manx Language 2026, with a one-off £26,000 grants fund. The YML26 Grants Fund will open for applications…

Exciting Line-up of Treisht26 Projects Announced to Celebrate the Manx Language

Culture Vannin is excited to reveal the projects selected for Treisht26, a major programme forming part of Blein ny Gaelgey – the Year of the Manx Language 2026. Following a hugely positive response to its open call for ideas earlier this…