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Heaton Park Food & Drink Festival

2027 dates not announced yet — usually a weekend in early August

Heaton Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester · North West England

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The pale neoclassical Heaton Hall beyond a curving path and lawn, under dark clouds with patches of blue sky
Heaton Hall in Heaton Park, Manchester, where the Heaton Park Food and Drink Festival is held (photo 2012) — Photo: Tricia Neal, CC BY-SA 2.0

A ticketed summer weekend of street food, chef demos, markets and music in north Manchester's Heaton Park.

Heaton Park, in north Manchester, hosts this food and drink festival for a weekend at the start of August.

There is international street food, live chef demonstrations, artisan markets, independent bars and live music, with stilt walkers, magicians, roaming comedy and a comedy improv show. Children can try cooking classes and visit a mobile farm.

Dogs are welcome, and the festival partners with Manchester Mind.

Dates

YearDatesStatus
2027 Not announced yet (usually a weekend in early August) Expected
2026 Saturday 1 – Sunday 2 August 2026 Held

Dates are taken from the festival’s own website and were last checked on 5 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.

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