If you love beer gardens, good food, and fun-filled festivals, then Manchester is the place for you this summer.
To put it simply, the city offers something for everyone. Whether you're a football enthusiast, a foodie, or just looking for a great pint, Manchester has a huge variety of events and attractions that make it the perfect destination for a city break.
Keep scrolling to discover what our city has in store for you this season…
Capri Beach Club
Forever dreaming of the Mediterranean? Let us introduce you to Capri Beach Club. Located in Exchange Square, this beach-inspired bar is complete with cabanas, lounge chairs, and real sand. From feel-good tunes to an extensive cocktail menu, this is the ultimate spot for those sun-filled days in the city. I mean, who needs Ocean Beach when you have this Manny-terranean gem?
Sports Events In the Best Beer Gardens
From the Euros to the Olympics, this summer is certainly a good one for sports enthusiasts. As a city filled with sports bars and beer gardens, we can’t think of a better place to support your favourite teams. Oast House, one of Manchester’s biggest and most popular beer terraces, is showing the England matches on its huge outside screen. For non-England games, matches will be shown inside on the small screen, some with and some without sound, depending on the game, day and time. The Lawn Club, another popular venue, is also bringing the Euros to Manchester with their huge 160″ screen. Teaming up with Lucozade, this Spinningfields bar will be serving ice-cold pints and pitchers throughout every game in the tournament.
Heaton Park Food and Drink Festival - Sat, 3 Aug - Sun, 4 Aug
If you’re a fan of all things food, then this is definitely a date for your diary! The Heaton Park Food and Drink Festival is a family-friendly event that features diverse food, drinks, live music, and charity activities. From international street food to live music performed by award-winning artists, this weekend offers a fun and vibrant atmosphere suitable for just about everyone.
Manchester Pride - Fri, 23 Aug – Mon, 26 Aug
With a thriving LGBTQ+ scene and the world-famous Canal Street, Manchester Pride is like no other. The four-day event features parades, parties, performances, and cultural events that celebrate the community and highlight Manchester's rich inclusivity. This year, ticket holders can expect incredible vocals from Jessie J and a show-stopping performance from two-time Eurovision winner Loreen. Find out more here.
Visit Manchester’s New Openings
Each year, Manchester welcomes more and more exciting venues. From the stunning Italian restaurant Cibo to the new Dubai-inspired restaurant Habbibi, visitors can enjoy some stellar openings this summer. If you’re a fan of fresh pastries and good coffee, we also recommend visiting Leo + Roobs in Salford. This new neighbourhood café offers cosy indoor seating, as well as a lovely outdoor space to enjoy your breakfast in the sun.
As you can see, Manchester is filled with amazing events and venues to explore this summer. From new cafes to unmissable festivals, there's definitely something for everyone. Whether you're a local or just visiting, make the most of those *very few* sun-filled days!
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