School holiday activities and events are listed on the Loads to Do site
Events and activities taking place in Platt Fields Market Garden are listed on the MUD website.
Confirmed events for 2026
Easter funfair: Saturday 4 April until Sunday 19 April
Head to Platt Fields Park for the Easter funfair. More information can be found on the Carousel Funfairs Facebook page.
Luli Festival: Saturday 16 May
The Manchester Luli Festival at Platt Fields Park is a family-friendly community festival celebrating music, arts and culture, with workshops, performances and interactive activities to enjoy. The event will take place from 9am to 8pm. Find out more information on the CCC worldwide website.
Black Unity Bike Ride: Sunday 5 July
The Black Unity Bike Ride is a community cycling event that brings people together to celebrate Black culture while encouraging more people from all backgrounds to get into cycling. To book your place and to find out more information, head to the Black Unity Bike Ride's Website.
Manchester Mega Mela: Saturday 1 August to Sunday 2 August
The Manchester Mega Mela returns to Platt Fields Park on Saturday 1 August to Sunday 2 August, taking place from 12pm-9pm on both days. It is a free community festival open to everyone, celebrating South Asian culture with live music, dance, food, arts and crafts, and fairground rides. Find out more on the Manchester Mega Mela website.
Magic of Thailand Festival: Saturday 22 August to Sunday 23 August
The Magic of Thailand Festival returns to Platt Fields Park on Saturday 22 August to Sunday 23 August from 10am-7pm. It is a colourful cultural festival that brings Thai food, music and traditions to Manchester for a family‑friendly weekend. For tickets and to find out more information visit the Magic of Thailand website.
The British BMX Championships: Friday 28 August to Sunday 30 August
The British BMX Championships at Platt Fields Park are a national BMX racing event where riders of all ages and abilities compete in races that count towards the British Cycling national series. It’s a free, family‑friendly event that showcases top BMX talent from across the UK, including elite and championship‑level riders. For more information head to the British Cycling website.
Manchester Igbo Iriji Festival: Saturday 5 September
A free, family‑friendly community festival celebrating Igbo and wider African culture through music, dance, masquerades, food, arts and cultural displays. The event will take place from 11am-10pm. Fore more information head to the Manchester Igbo Iriji Festival website.