The South Manchester Food Festival: A Springtime Feast

Get ready for the ultimate celebration of FOOD at Wythenshawe Park & Gardens, Manchester!

Returning for 2025 after a booming first year, we’re heading to the stunning Wythenshawe Park & Gardens, where a weekend packed with fresh entertainment and culinary delights awaits...

Picture this: Relaxing with a chilled drink in hand, indulging in delicious eats, and soaking up incredible live performances. And guess what? The fun doesn’t stop there…

Kick back in a deckchair, sip on your favourite drink, and enjoy the vibrant, welcoming atmosphere all weekend long!

New for 2025: Expanded artisan markets, brand new entertainment, top chefs from the Manchester region, new tributes each evening.

Grab your early bird tickets today before they sell out!

Here's what's in store for you:

NEW: Top Tributes Each Evening
NEW: Activities & Production - Foodie Olympics anyone?!
NEW: Biggest Food & Drink Line Up to Date
Live Chef Demos (Minimum of 8 Demos over the weekend)
Live Music (At least 12 acts over 2 days)
Explore the Artisan Markets (Indulge in fresh baked cakes, artisanal cheeses, and aromatic sauces)
Street Food Arena (From tasty tacos to irresistible bao buns and succulent pulled pork)
Independent Bars (Featuring an Ale House, Speciality Cider, Rum, Gin & Wine Bars)
A Full Ale House – Showcasing Ales, IPA’s, Lagers & Cask favourites
Unveiling Tribute Acts (Stay tuned for the lineup) – Get ready for an encore featuring incredible acts.
Eccentric & Extraordinary Production - As you're aware, our production is already over-the-top, but in 2025, we're taking it a step further into the realm of weird and wonderful. That's all we can reveal for now.
FREE Live Entertainment/Performing Arts – 6 shows daily
FREE Festival Programmes
FREE Kids Activities
FREE Parking
Ample Furniture Dotted Around for Lounging
Fun Fair & Inflatable Land
Art Displays
Mobile Educational Farm
Whimsical Roaming Entertainment & Comedy - Chefs on stilts riding bicycles, anyone?
“A fab day out with the family and a buzzing atmosphere” – Capturing the delight of seasoned festival-goers.

…Come join the fun!

Stunning location at Wythenshawe Park & Gardens

We've already raised over £127,000 for local mental health charities – let's add to that total!