Manchester spreads 210 stalls across ten city-centre sites from Albert Square to the Corn Exchange, with mulled wine and hot food from early November to just before Christmas.
Food festivals in Manchester worth planning a trip around, by month.
Festivals through the year
November 2026 1 festival
February 2027 1 festival
During Ramadan, Manchester's Curry Mile on Wilmslow Road in Rusholme fills at sundown, with iftar buffets such as Sanam's and dessert lounges serving falooda and knafeh on the pavement.
May 2027 1 festival
Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser
South Manchester's biggest food festival, held at Wythenshawe Park each May.
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July 2027 3 festivals
GRUB's summer market in the Mayfield Depot, Manchester.
Love Eccles is Salford City Council's free family day at Eccles Recreation Ground on Saturday 25 July 2026, with live music, workshops, funfair rides and community stalls.
Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser
The Manchester Craft Brew Festival at Manchester Academy pours 50-plus craft beers, ciders and wines from 15-plus breweries with street food and live music.
August 2027 1 festival
Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser
Heaton Park Food & Drink Festival, in its fifth edition on 1 and 2 August 2026, brings food stalls, live music and free live chef demonstrations to Heaton Park in Manchester.
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