Book Best Price Attraction Tickets Here! Browse Tickets

Manchester Day: Everything You Need To Know

by
Updated on: July 19, 2024
Published on: July 19, 2024
Manchester

Manchester Day is a free, themed annual event that celebrates the city’s rich history, diverse culture, and vibrant community. Each year, people from all walks of life come together in Manchester city centre to participate in a day filled with festivities, interactive activities, pop-up performances, and much more. It’s an afternoon of family entertainment!

Where And When will Manchester Day take place?

Manchester City Centre
Manchester Day 2024 will take place in a variety of locations across the city centre. These include Deansgate, Piccadilly Gardens, St, Peters Square and Cathedral Gardens.
Shape Location Get directions

Manchester City Centre
Manchester

Opening Times

Saturday 27th July 2024 12 noon- 6pm

Pricing

Free

Find out more

Things To See And Do At Manchester Day

Manchester Day Parade

Check out the array of activities and events for people of all ages to enjoy. From mesmerising performances to sports tournaments and live music, there is something for everyone to participate in and enjoy. Families can come together at this free event to spend the day exploring the city, trying new things, and creating lasting memories.

DJ Manchester day

Live Music and Performers at Manchester Day

An exciting aspect of Manchester Day is the variety of performances that take place throughout the event. A mix of music and street dance acts to astounding acrobatic displays and theatrical productions, there is always something new and different to see. Local artists and performers come together to entertain the crowds and showcase their talents, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of the day. Don’t miss the circus performers and walkabout street entertainers, towering above on bamboo structures! Music lovers will love to hear the freshest beats from DJs.
a little boy kicking a ball

Get Active at Manchester Day

The theme of Manchester Day 2024 is “Let The Games begin” with the city turning into Manchester’s biggest-ever playground with family friendly fitness activities and a fun-filled atmosphere. Football fans will love to play in the world’s only mobile football stadium. Manchester United’s Foundation will be there with a goals challenge and coaching sessions. Kids can try netball and basketball shootouts and even take part in a tennis mini rally and tennis taster sessions. If you are feeling brave why not join in the hip-hop wrestling ring that combines breakdancing and wrestling?

Vintage Fairground

Have a go at traditional fairground games and enjoy fun family challenges with hoopla, hook a duck, soft archery, buzz wire and a coconut shy. Then, have fun playing a giant board game or immerse yourself in life-sized console games in reality arcade.
woman at a street food market

Street Food Market

There are several places to pick up a tasty treat whilst enjoying the festivities of Manchester Day. Grab a coffee and cake or head to Capri Beach Club for a refreshing cocktail. Feeling hungry? You will be spoilt for choice to fill up at the many delicious street food stalls dotted throughout the city centre.

Councillor Pat Karney, Chair of Manchester Day, said: “What a sensational Manchester Day we’ve got lined up for everyone this year! We’ve pulled out all the stops to make Manchester’s favourite day of the year a medal-winning Manchester Day to remember.

We’re all-in, going for gold with a fantastic programme jam-packed full of fun, free things to see and to do, and enough different have-a-go activities to bring out the inner athlete in everyone. We can’t wait to see everyone there – come on down and show us what you’re made of.”

a family running in a city looking happy

So, why not head to Manchester Day for an afternoon full of family fun, Whether it’s music, sport or live performances there’s something for everyone.

Are you looking for even more free family fun this Summer? Then, you might like Free Things To do Manchester, Kids Eat Free or Free Museums For Kids.