The Super Duper Family Festival

The Super Duper Family Festival will return to Manchester during February Half Term 2027.

See Manchester’s public spaces, squares and venues transformed into exciting Play Zones, with games, dancing, activities, crafts, performances and more to enjoy.

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Super Duper Family Festival 2026

The Carnival

📍 Location: St Ann’s Square 📅 10am - 5pm daily

The Playground with Waterloo Road

📍 Location: Exchange Square 📅 10am - 5pm daily

The Arcade

📍 Location: Printworks 📅 10am - 5pm daily

The Nursery Rhyme Trail

📍 Location: Manchester Arndale 📅 10am - 5pm daily

The Story Den

📍 Location: Manchester Central, Manchester Central Library and Lower Mosley Street 📅 10am - 5pm…

The Sports Hall

📍 Location: Great Northern Warehouse 📅 10am - 5pm daily

The Soapbox

📍 Location: People's History Museum 📅 10am - 5pm daily

The Studios

📍 Location: St. John’s Manchester, Aviva Studios, Science and Industry Museum 📅 10am - 5pm daily

Discover

Discover all that Manchester has on offer for families over the February half term.

Family Art Activities at The Whitworth

Under the Sea with Yuki Kihara Dive into creativity this February half-term with joyful, hands-on…

Half-Term at the National Football Museum

Join the National Football Museum as they delve deeper into their blockbuster exhibition Black in…

Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos

The countdown has begun for the world (and galactic) premiere of Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos, an…

Franco Manca Masterclasses

Free Kids Pizza-Making Masterclass at Franco Manca- Manchester Piccadilly Calling all mini…

Dino Den

Dive into the Dino Den throughout February half-term and celebrate the final week of Manchester…

Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City

Step into Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City and experience the legendary Inca…

Luminiscence UK

Luminiscence arrives in the UK for the first time, transforming Manchester Cathedral into a fully…

The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical

When 16 year old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon…

Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience in Manchester

Manchester is about to get a whole lot more playful with Bubble Planet! This quirky new attraction…

Museum of Illusions

Enter the fascinating world of illusions where nothing is ever quite as it seems.

Mayfield Park

Open space, sky, trees, the natural meander of the Medlock and increased biodiversity; Manchester…

Stay

Make the most of your visit to Manchester with a family-friendly stay! Many of Manchester’s favourite hotels and serviced apartments are joining in the Super Duper spirit — offering up to 25% off stays during the festival.

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Snap up some brilliant half term offers from many of Manchester's attractions, retailers and restaurants.

Getting to Manchester with the Bee Network

Planning to attend the Super Duper event in the city centre? Most of the event zones are centrally located, making it simple to travel between them by tram or bus.

Make the Most of February Half Term

This February half term, Manchester city centre becomes the ultimate playground for families as the Super Duper Family Festival returns. From Wednesday 18th to Saturday 21st February, the city will be bursting with fun and creativity during four days of FREE activities.

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