Heaton Park Food & Drink Festival 2026: The Fifth Anniversary Feast
Schedule
Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Heaton Park, Sheepfoot Lane, M25 0DL | Manchester, EN
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BIG NEWS, MANCHESTER! 📢We're back in 2026 for our FIFTH anniversary! It's a big occasion, so we can assure you this is no ordinary celebration. We're bringing with us barrels of live entertainment, great food, and a bunch of surprises that we've been cooking up behind the scenes.
On August 1st - 2nd, grab the family and get involved as we celebrate everything food and drink amid one of Manchester's most iconic green spaces. It's an easygoing weekend of wandering, tasting, listening to live music, and enjoying the easy rhythm of Heaton Park. Alternatively, you're always welcome to chuck yourself into non-stop activities all weekend - we won't stop you.
Rest assured, we're rolling in with brand-new experiences, entertainment, and production - all while brightening up the festival classics:
• Our Most Vibrant Live Music Line-up yet (including unseen tributes & international performances)
• Manchester's Leading Chefs in The Cookery Theatre
• Brand-new Attractions & Family Activities
• Heightened Production and Entertainment
• Fresh Street Food, Bars, and Artisan Market Line-ups
Think bigger, bolder, and topped with a signature sprinkle of madness you've come to know and love. Get your loved ones on board and enjoy an effortless couple of days celebrating the very best of Manchester.
⭐ Join thousands for a Fifth Anniversary Feast in the heart of Manchester - it’s gonna be one for the books! ⭐
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets were snapped up last year - grab yours while you can!
Tickets 👉 https://buytickets.at/foodfestival/1886478/r/fb-event
What's included with your ticket? 👇
🎶 NEW: Our Biggest Music Lineup Yet + Unseen Tribute Acts!
🎡 NEW: Activities & Attractions
🎭 NEW: Eccentric Production & Family Entertainment
👨🍳 FREE Live Chef Demos from Manchester's Leading Chefs (8 demos over 2 days)
🎵 FREE Live Music (Minimum of 12 acts over 2 days)
🎤 FREE Live Entertainment / Performing Arts – 6 shows per day
😂 FREE Roaming Comedy Acts
📖 FREE Festival Programmes
🎨 FREE Kids Activities & Foodie Colouring Books
🥇 FREE Foodie Olympics – Sports Day-Inspired Family Mini-Games
🕵️♀️ FREE Foodie Clue Quest Scavenger Hunt
🛍️ Explore the Artisan Markets
🍔 Delicious Street Food from Leading Vendors
🪑 Ample Furniture & Deckchairs to Kick Back and Relax
🍻 Independent Bars (Including an Ale House, Speciality Cider, Gin & Wine Bars)
🎠 Fun Fair
🖼️ Art Displays
⚡ Fast Track Entry
💚 Over £164,300 raised for local mental health charities so far (and counting!)
💬 "Variety of stalls, something for everyone, great atmosphere and entertainment.” — 2025 Attendee Feedback Forms
⭐ Stunning location in the heart of Manchester⭐
Grab your tickets here: https://buytickets.at/foodfestival/1886478/r/fb-event
FURTHER DETAILS:
🌍 International Street Food
Follow the gentle drift of spices, charcoal and fresh herbs as you wander through the tranquil parklands of Heaton Park. Our street food village brings together flavours from across the world - dishes made by cooks who take great care in what they do. You’ll find tastes from Greece, Italy, Spain, Jamaica, Malaysia, Venezuela, Gambia, Hungary, Mexico and plenty more along the way.
If you’re craving something savoury, you might settle in with slow-cooked beef and rich onion gravy, soft bao filled with braised pork belly or pan-fried tofu, or a tray of street-style Birria tacos from Western Mexico.
Prefer something sweet? Look out for Japanese bubble waffles, Dutch mini-pancakes with syrup and blueberries, or hand-baked brownies glazed in Belgian chocolate.
With over 30 cuisines to explore, and vegan options at nearly every stall, it’s a weekend for tasting your way through non-stop new flavours.
👨🍳 Live Cookery Theatre
ln partnership with Makbul Patel of The Great British Bake Off, we’re hosting a Live Cookery Theatre all weekend! Watch as the region’s finest chefs expertly whip up incredible dishes on stage, sharing all the tips and tricks needed culinary mastery - you’ll leave inspired (and hungry!) Last year, we saw demonstrations from the likes of the internationally-recognised Mancunian chef Mary Ellen-McTague, 'MasterChef: The Professionals' winner Alex Webb, and 'Junior Bake Off' winner Fin Woodward.
🍹 Independent Drink
Whether you’re after something crisp, fruity, spicy or sparkling, our eclectic mix of independent bars offer a little of everything. Think chilled cider, small-batch cocktails, specialty rums and gins, or a glass of fizz to enjoy in the sunshine.
You’ll also find The Soldiers' Ale House, in partnership with Vocation Brewery, serving a selection of IPAs, lagers and cask favourites on draught.
If you prefer something alcohol free, there’s freshly brewed coffee, teas, juices and smoothies made to order. Once you've chosen your tipple, head over to our colourful deckchairs, perched right in front of the Live Music Stage, and unwind for the afternoon.
🛍️ Fine Artisan Markets
Stroll through our Artisan Markets and browse a mix of local produce, handmade goods and small-batch treats. You’ll stumble across Yorkshire cheeses, cured meats, fudge, marshmallows, pies, hot sauces and freshly roasted coffee - alongside jewellery, crafts, artwork, accessories and home-made gifts from some of the region's leading and most exciting artisans. Whatever your fancy, there's a little something for everyone to take home.
🎵 Live Music
Across the day, the Live Music Stage hosts a vibrant mix of jazz, pop, rock and soul from local breakthrough musicians. You might catch red-hot blues and electric energy of the Danny Charles Band or the softer harmonies of emerging acoustic duos. Saxophonist Will Forrester opens and closes each day with his intricate covers and Ibiza classics - a familiar soundtrack for many of our regulars.
🎭 Live Entertainment
Our Entertainment Arena brings together magic, comedy and a touch of circus. Drop in when it suits you and watch Matthew J Magic & friends weaving together quick hands, light humour and a few surprises. Six daily shows run throughout the day!
🎪 Children’s Entertainment
Little ones can dive into a weekend filled with imagination and barrels of fun - from Magic Matt’s daily shows to foodie-quiz trails, drawing competitions, colouring books, and a traditional fun fair. Keep an eye out for roaming performers, stilt-walking chefs and Mr and Mrs Sweet, who are always up for a photo or two!
🤝 Supporting Mental Health
We’re proud to continue our partnership with Manchester Mind. Through optional ticket donations and fun activities, we’ve raised over £164,300 so far for mental health initiatives across the north - let’s take it even further in 2026!
Join us this year for an unforgettable foodie celebration!
Over 30 Cuisines | 180+ Exhibitors & Performers | 10 Independent Bars | 3 Giant Artisan Markets | Street Food | Dessert Stations | Live Entertainment | 26+ Performers | FREE Kids Activities & Challenges | FREE Deckchairs & Seating | FREE Festival Programmes | Traditional Fun Fair| Exclusive Displays
📅When: August 1st & 2nd, 2026
📍Where: Heaton Park, Manchester
Opening Times: 10am - 8pm (Saturday) | 10am - 7pm (Sunday)
🎶 Full Live Music & Cookery Theatre line-up coming soon!
🎟️ Limited Early Bird Tickets – from just £6.95 per adult
Don’t miss Manchester's foodie celebration of the year this Summer!
www.heatonparkfoodfestival.com
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Where is it happening?
Heaton Park, Sheepfoot Lane, M25 0DL, British Military Fitness, Manchester, M25 0DL, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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