Heaton Park Food & Drink Festival 2026: The Fifth Anniversary Feast

BIG NEWS, MANCHESTER! 📢 We're excited to announce that in 2026, we’ll be back for our FIFTH anniversary! This isn't just any celebration; we're bringing a grand feast filled with live entertainment, delightful food, and some exciting surprises!

Join us on August 1st - 2nd for a fun-filled weekend in Heaton Park, one of Manchester's most iconic green spaces! Enjoy a casual vibe as you wander, taste, and listen to fantastic live music. Whether you want to relax or dive into non-stop activities, we have something for everyone.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:

• 🎶 Vibrant Live Music Line-up featuring unseen tributes and international performances
• 👨‍🍳 Live Chef Demos from Manchester’s leading culinary stars
• 🎡 New Attractions & Family Activities
• 🍽️ Delicious Street Food and artisan market line-ups

This celebration promises to be bigger and bolder than ever! Don’t miss your chance to experience:

• 🎭 FREE Live Entertainment and Performing Arts (6 shows each day)
• 😂 FREE Roaming Comedy Acts
• 📖 FREE Festival Programmes
• 🕵️‍♀️ FREE Foodie Clue Quest Scavenger Hunt
• 🍻 Independent Bars, including an Ale House and speciality cider options
• 🛍️ Artisan Markets featuring local crafts and produce
• 🏆 FREE Foodie Olympics – a fun day of mini-games!

💚 We’re also proud to support local mental health initiatives and have raised over £164,300 so far! Join us for a fantastic weekend filled with over 30 cuisines, 180+ exhibitors, and 10 independent bars.

✨ Get your tickets now before they sell out! 👉 Grab your tickets here!
Don’t miss Manchester's ultimate foodie celebration this summer!