Summer in Manchester

Visiting Manchester in Summer is fantastic. The streets are bustling, the nights are warm, and the city comes alive with events, attractions, markets and performances. Kicking things off in the summer is the King Street Festival, where Manchester’s historic and iconic street plays host to al fresco dining, gifts, pop-up parks, a bandstand, and much much more. Other favourites include the amazing Manchester Day Parade, Manchester Jazz Festival, Sounds of the City, bluedot, and Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

Towards the end of August, Bolton Food and Drink Festival is an absolute must for anyone visiting the region. With celebrity chef demos, an array of food and drink stalls, an arts and crafts fair, live music, beer and cider traders, and a range of exciting children's activities, it's certainly not to be missed.

Summer also provides the perfect time to visit the finest of Greater Manchester’s countryside. Pack up a picnic, and head to one of our top 5 walks with a view to appreciate some of Manchester’s greatest scenery. Struggling for things to do with the kids in the summer holidays? Don’t forget to check out our family-friendly attractions, and the top free things to do in Manchester.