Sounds of Kargo
A Year of Global Energy Across Our Food Halls
Across Kargo, we’ve launched a new monthly series celebrating global sounds, flavours and cultural moments. This will be a year-long journey through live music, movement, food and shared experience. Every month will look completely different.
If you’re searching for live music at Kargo, this is where you’ll find it, woven into a wider cultural story that shifts every month. And this is only the beginning. Future events are already lined up, each exploring a different cultural moment, tradition, or creative expression.
This Month’s Theme:
Sounds of Manchester
Session NO. 3 of Sounds of Blend is bringing the ultimate local celebration. Kick off the day by painting your own iconic Bee pebble with The Creative Agent. Each ticket includes a free soft drink!
Stick around as our local DJs drop live sets all afternoon. Plus, fuel the party with 20+ tasty global cuisines, 14 beers on tap, and some special birthday cocktails…
1 PM – 2 PM: Bee Pebble Painting (Ticket required)
2 PM – 8 PM: Live Local DJs & Good Vibes
Purchase your ticket to paint before they sell out!
Food, Flavour and Summer Energy
Of course, it wouldn’t be us without food. Across Kargo MKT, you can enjoy dishes from over 20 Food Partners, each bringing their own flavours, stories and culinary traditions to the table. Whether you’re grabbing something quick between performances or settling in for a long afternoon, there’s always something new to try.
Our Outdoor Terrace
During the summer months, take your experience outside and soak up the sun on our huge terrace overlooking the Quayside. It’s one of the best spots in the city…long benches, sun parasols, wide open views, and it’s where you’ll find our outdoor Food Partners serving from their riverside containers downstairs.
Everything we’re building is designed to be easy for everyone to enjoy: no barriers, no exclusivity, just great experiences that feel open, inviting, and part of everyday life.
Why This Series Matters
Culture moves.
It evolves, surprises, connects and brings people together in ways that feel effortless.
This series is our way of giving that movement a home.
Month by month, we’re creating spaces where people can discover something new. Maybe it’s a sound they’ve never heard before, a flavour they didn’t expect to love, a workshop that sparks curiosity, or a performance that shifts the energy of the whole room.
It’s about celebrating creativity in all its forms and making our halls places where everyone feels welcome to explore.