Festivals in Manchester

Festivals. We do them well in Manchester. From live music events to blooming beautiful flower displays throughout the city.

We’ve rounded up some of our festival highlights for 2026, taking in everything from city-wide music festivals to smaller community events and family-friendly fun.

Some festival events are ticketed but many are completely free. Get out and about and enjoy the city this spring and summer.

A wall of multi-coloured paper lanterns.
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The Pride rainbow flag blowing in the wind against a blue sky

Manchester Pride 2026

The Proud Place (Manchester's LGBT+ Community Centre), City Centre

28 August 2026 - 31 August 2026

11:00am - 8:00pm

Free
A bright blue sky with some cloud cover and the tops of three leafy tree branches. School holidays in Manchester.
School Holidays in Manchester There's lots to keep everyone busy!

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