There's so much to enjoy at Heaton Park. As well as our all-year-round activities, you can also get involved in different events taking place at the Park.
See below for details of upcoming events, and make sure to follow our social media, Facebook and Instagram, for the most up-to-date news.
School holiday activities and events are listed on the Loads to Do site
June
Gratitude Games – Bowls
- Date: 10, 11 and 12 June
- Description: The Gratitude Games is a new, inclusive sports festival, dedicated to honouring the UK’s Emergency Responders and raising funds to support their mental health. The Gratitude Games Lawn Bowls competition will be hosted at Heaton Park, Manchester — a top-class bowling facility originally created for the 2002 Commonwealth Games, featuring championship standard flat and crown greens and an impressive pavilion.
- Website: Find out more about Gratitude Games Lawn Bowls
Women V Cancer - Ride the Roses
- Date: 13 June
- Description: Women V Cancer unites women of all ages and backgrounds to take on unforgettable cycling challenges, raising vital funds for Breast Cancer Now and Ovarian Cancer Action. Join the brand-new Ride the Roses event, cycling from Manchester to Leeds starting in the iconic Heaton Park. Pedalling along a 70 km section of the scenic Route 66 towards Leeds, you’ll tackle a rewarding challenge, discover breath-taking views, and ride alongside inspirational women with powerful stories and reasons to ride.
- Website: Find out more about Ride the Roses
Parklife
- Date: 20 to 21 June
- Description: The largest metropolitan music festival in the UK, Parklife is held at Manchester's Heaton Park. The annual event features beats from multiple music genres including hip hop, grime, pop, rock, club, house and dance.
- Website: Go to the Parklife website
Manchester Festival of Nature
- Date: 28 June
- Time: 12pm-4pm
- Description: The Manchester Festival of Nature 2026 is a celebration of arts, craft and musical activities with a wildlife theme. It is renowned for introducing visitors to the brilliant nature of Manchester. And it is a hands-on experience for families looking keen to understand more about the natural world on their doorsteps.
- Website: Go to the Manchester Festival of Nature website
July
Race for Life and Pretty Muddy
- Date: 4 and 5 July
- Time: 9.15am to 5pm
- Description: Get ready for an unforgettable day out as you climb, crawl and slide your way around the Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course! Sign up as a group with friends and family, or go solo and join hundreds of people on the day. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time, so take it your own pace, get muddy and enjoy the atmosphere. However you take part, you're helping to beat cancer.
- Tickets: Manchester Pretty Muddy 5k 2026 | Race for Life
Festwich
- Date: 11 and 12 July
- Time: 11am to 10.30pm
- Description: Join us for Festwich 2026, the UK’s biggest tribute festival.
- Tickets: Buy Festwich tickets, Festwich reviews | Ticketline
‘Come to the Beach' Fun Fair
- Date: 18 July to 30 August
- Description: Can't get away this summer? Stay local and 'Come to the Beach' at Heaton Park! Enjoy classics like the Waltzer, Dodgems and Twister at the summer funfair – find them near the lakeside on Papal hardstanding.
Women and Girls Active Travel Event
- Date: 24 July
- Time: 10am to 2pm
- Description: This event will celebrate and amplify walking, wheeling and cycling opportunities for women and girls across Greater Manchester. The programme will provide inclusive, culturally sensitive and confidence-building activities designed to reduce barriers to active travel participation.
August
Heaton Park Food & Drink Festival
- Date: 1 and 2 August
- Time: 1pm to 8pm
- Description: Grab the family and get involved as we celebrate everything food and drink amid one of Manchester's most iconic green spaces. It's an easy-going weekend of wandering, tasting, listening to live music, and enjoying the easy rhythm of Heaton Park.
- Tickets: Buy Tickets – Heaton Park Food & Drink Festival 2026: The Fifth Anniversary Feast – Papel Field, Heaton Park, Manchester
Manchester Samagam
- Date: 6 to 9 August
- Description: Manchester Samagam is dedicated to serving the community based on Sikh principles. Join us in uplifting those in need and creating a positive impact.
- Website: Manchester Samagam
Water Lantern Festival
- Date: 22 August
- Description: Write a wish, release your lantern, and take part in an unforgettable evening by the water!
- Tickets: Manchester Water Lantern Festival | Tickets on Sale
Bungee Jump with UK Bungee Club
- Date: 29 and 30 August
- Description: Our 300ft bungee jump is a special event and happens on selective dates throughout the year and is the highest regular jump you will find anywhere in the UK. As you reach the dizzying height you will have a few seconds to appreciate the stunning scenery of Heaton Park before you take the giant leap off the 300ft platform!
- Tickets: Bungee Jumping Experiences in the UK and Bungee Events | UK Bungee Club