Information about Manchester Festivals
Mancunians certainly know how to party and this is reflected in the city's action-packed events calendar, where you'll find something to do throughout the year.Some of the most notable annual events include:
- Manchester Pride, one of the largest gay events in the UK, held in August.
- The Manchester Food and Drink Festival, which takes place at several venues throughout the city in October.
- The Royal Horticultural Flower Show, held in Tatton Park at the end of July.
- The Manchester Jazz Festival takes place in the Castlefield area at the end of July.
- The Manchester Irish Festival, held mid-March at various venues throughout Manchester.
- Manchester Film Festival, held in June, this festival showcases some of the city's best films of the year at cinemas around the city.
- Chinese New Year Parade, see the arrival of the new year in at Manchester's Chinatown, where you can enjoy the parade and spectacular fireworks.
Useful Manchester Festivals and Events Links
Manchester Festivals - information about festivals and events in Manchester, England