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South Manchester Food Festival

2027 dates not announced yet — usually a weekend in mid-May

Wythenshawe Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester · North West England

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The black-and-white timber-framed Wythenshawe Hall beyond a lawn, with a statue of Oliver Cromwell on a plinth
Wythenshawe Hall in Wythenshawe Park, where the South Manchester Food Festival is held (photo 2021) — Photo: Cnbrb, CC BY-SA 4.0

A ticketed May weekend food festival in Wythenshawe Park, south Manchester.

Wythenshawe Park hosts this spring food festival, which brings together street food traders, artisan producers and independent bars for a weekend in May.

The programme includes free chef demonstrations, live music, a comedy improv show, family entertainment and children's activities.

Dogs are welcome, and the festival supports Manchester Mind.

Dates

YearDatesStatus
2027 Not announced yet (usually a weekend in mid-May) Expected
2026 Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 May 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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