Events at Heaton Park | Events at Heaton Park

School holiday activities and events are listed on the Loads to Do site.

Confirmed events for 2023

Winter Warmer Run: Sunday 5 February

A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated, and focus on training during winter and run this awesome 5k, 10k and half marathon run with us. There will be loads of great entry benefits including full race chip timing, a super cool medal, snacks, drinks, some surprise goodies and a load of fun, smiles and support along the way. So come on, let's do this. Secure your place today!

For more information and to book, please visit the Fix Events website.

Half Term Funfair: Saturday 18 to Sunday 26 February, plus Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 March

Carousel Funfairs have been running funfairs for more than thirty years. Their family-run events are a familiar fixture at Heaton Park and offer a selection of attractions, from candy floss and catering kiosks, to white-knuckle rides and a full selection of fairground favourites. The funfair will put a smile on everyone’s face! Open from 12pm until 5pm. For more information, please visit the Carousel Funfair Facebook page.

Run Heaton Park: Sunday 19 March

We are excited to announce that the Run Heaton 5k, 10k and Half Marathon series returns for 2023. Heaton Park is the biggest and best park in the North West, covering an area of over 600 acres. This beautiful park includes the grounds of a stunning Grade I listed, neoclassical 18th century country house, Heaton Hall and is the perfect setting for a fun and exciting day out. For more information and to book, please visit the Run Heaton Park website.

The Ultraloop: Saturday 25 March

The Ultra Loop is Manchester's only looped ultra-marathon event. Not only is the race open to elite ultra-runners, it's also accessible for your average weekend runner. The event is structured so that every participant has the complete freedom to run from 1 loop (5KM) to 10 loops (50KM). Everyone signs up for the same entry fee, and can decide on the day how far they want to run. Most ultra-marathons are 50KM+ loops or 100KM in one direction, whereas with The Ultra Loop being just a 5KM route, it gives us the opportunity to have a vibrant event village at the looping point of the route. This will create an atmosphere that drives our participants to the finish line, and provides a positive experience for everyone involved. Along with a vibrant event, we are also partnering with several brands to provide participants with opportunities they may not otherwise get such as discounted training plans, gear, nutrition and more. For more information and to book, please visit the The Ultra Loop website.

Easter Funfair: Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March, Saturday 1 to Sunday 16 April, and Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 April

The Easter Funfair returns to Heaton Park with a fabulous selection of family rides and attractions to suit all the family. Open from 12pm until 5pm

Heaton Park The Resurrection: Saturday 13th May

We're not twisting your lemons. Yes, The Clone Roses will be headlining Manchester's Heaton Park. As the most successful, ambitious and best loved tribute to The Stone Roses, The Clone Roses will be marking their 25th anniversary with a momentous show at Heaton Park along with other acts which include Oas-is, The Smiths Ltd, Bez, Clint Boon, Courtbetweeners, Happy Mondaze, The James Experience, Mr Wilson's Second Liners, Dave Sweetmore, MC Tunes and Pete Walshe. For more information and to book, visit the Heaton Park The Resurrection website.

Run Heaton Park: Sunday 14 May

Whit Funfair: Friday 26 May to Sunday 6 June

JW Shaw Amusements is one the best–known fairground operators in the North West of England, with a rich history spanning six generations. Shaw’s rides and attractions have appeared as far a field as Edinburgh, Dublin, King’s Lynn and Luxembourg and are a regular fixture each year of the UK’s three premier fairs, Nottingham Goose Fair, Newcastle Town Moor and Hull Fair. There will be a fabulous selection of family rides and attractions to suit all the family. Open from 12pm to 8pm. For more imformation please visit J W Shaws Facebook page.

The Courteeners: Friday 9 June (Sold Out)

The Courteeners celebrate 15 years of their iconic debut album St Jude with a very special Heaton Park show. For more information please visit The Courteeners website.

Parklife: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June

Returning once again to Heaton Park, this year's Parklife - PL23 - looks set to be another good one. For more information please visit the Parklife website.

Run Heaton Park Chase the Sun: Wednesday 21 June

The Run Heaton Chase The Sun 5k, 10k and 10 mile series returns for 2023. Starting and finishing in Heaton Park, the course runs entirely on tarmac paths. Taking place in the evening, 'Chase the Sun' is a challenge to finish before the sun goes down in the beautiful surroundings of Heaton Park. For more information and to book please visit the Run Heaton website.

Manchester Festival of Nature: Sunday 25 June

The Manchester Festival of Nature brings together conservation charities, universities, Manchester Museum, local councils and community groups to celebrate the amazing nature we have in Manchester. #MFON2023 will offer wild and wonderful natural-based and artistic activities to bring people closer to nature, walks around the iconic Heaton Park with wildlife experts and interactive displays. There will be music, poetry, story-telling and talks with a nature theme. This is a great chance for families to get out doors, for nature lovers to make new discoveries and for jobseekers to explore a career in conservation. When it comes to the natural world the Manchester Festival of Nature has it all. For more information vist the Manchester Festival of Nature website.

Pretty Muddy: Saturday 1 July

Pretty Muddy® isn’t like any other fundraising event. It's a 5k muddy obstacle course that everyone, no matter their fitness level, can take part in! Climb, crawl and slide your way to help beat cancer; we all have a reason to Race for Life. Who will you Race for? For more information and to book please visit the Pretty Muddy website.

Pretty Muddy Kids: Saturday 1 July

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is a brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for life-saving research. Please note, all children taking part must be at least 1.2 metres tall on the day of the event. For more information and to book please visit the Pretty Muddy website.

Race for Life: Sunday 2 July

The Race for Life is Cancer Research UK’s biggest series of fundraising events. Taking place across the UK, the events include 3k, 5k and 10k routes for participants to walk, jog or run, as well as our Pretty Muddy obstacle events. Started more than 25 years ago as a women-only event, Race for Life has grown into a series of hundreds of events across the country, raising nearly £500 million towards beating cancer over the last quarter of a century. In 2019, for the first time, the Race for Life opened its doors to men to participate too, making it truly inclusive, and giving people the chance to come together with their family and friends, and join the movement to beat cancer. For more information and to book please visit the Race for Life website.

Take Me To Church: Saturday 8 July

TMTC is an established club night where resident DJ's Just Jane, Paul and Tom dig deep into the crates to bring the best funk, dance and disco to their summer home in Heaton Park, and celebrate their 7th Birthday under the glitterball and out under the stars. For more information and to book please visit the TMTC website.

Tough Mudder: Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July

Try the Tough Mudder obstacle course and shake up your boring run with Tough Mudder’s world-class obstacles. Get your friends together and make a Tough Mudder your next team challenge. Featuring our famous teamwork inspired obstacles jam packed into the course, Tough Mudder is a fat paced, team orientated challenge sure to test you and your friends. With obstacles like Kiss of Mud, Everest, Mudderhorn and Electroshock Therapy, you're guaranteed to level up your boring old jog. For more information and to book please visit the Tough Mudder website.

Lidl Mudder: Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July

Lidl Mudder is a one-mile muddy obstacle course that encourages children to get muddy, work as a team and take on an adventure. The course features several obstacles including a mini Everest, mini Mud Mile and the Secret Agent Squeeze. Lidl Mudder is open to Children aged 4 to 12 and for more information and to book please visit the Lidl Mudder website.

Come to the Beach: Saturday 22 July to Sunday 3 September

Carousel Funfairs promise to provide all the main ingredients of a famous seaside resort, when they bring the North West's biggest mobile beach to Heaton Park for the summer holidays.This is a fun filled family funfair with a giant beach area complete with deck chairs, buckets and spades, face painting, children's entertainment and character appearances on a weekend. Open from 12pm until 6pm. For more information, please visit the Carousel Funfair Facebook page.

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