Heaton Park Food & Drink Festival 2025: A Feast in The Park
Sat 2 Aug 2025 10:00 AM - Sun 3 Aug 2025 7:00 PM BST
Papel Field, Heaton Park, Manchester, M25 2SW
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MANCHESTER, GET READY! 🎉
After a record-breaking year in 2024, we’re back and bigger than ever! Mark your calendars for August 2nd & 3rd, 2025, as Heaton Park transforms into the ultimate foodie paradise.
Picture This: You, a refreshing drink in hand, devouring mouth-watering treats, all while the sounds of live music fill the summer air. Sounds dreamy, right? Well, that’s just the start! 🌟
2025 promises to be bigger and better than ever with exciting NEW highlights, including:
What’s New for 2025:
👉 Our Largest Ever Food & Drink Line-Up (Prepare to feast!)
👉 All-New Entertainment (Fancy trying your hand at the Foodie Olympics?)
👉 Top Chefs from Manchester Sharing Their Expertise
👉 Fresh Evening Tributes to Keep the Party Going
Lover of incredible food? A lively atmosphere? Feel-good summer vibes? Then this is where you need to be this August.
⭐ As seen in iNews, The Guardian & MEN. Join thousands of fellow foodies for an unforgettable weekend! ⭐
Early bird tickets flew out faster than ducks on the Heaton Park boating lake last year. Don’t miss the boat—get yours today!
Annnd, don’t forget this is all set amongst the backdrop of our usual attractions of… 👇
🌮 Delectable Street Food – From Mexican Taco’s to Bao Buns & Aromatic Curries
🛍️ Artisan Markets – Fresh Cakes, Gooey Brownies & Charcuterie to name a few
🥂 Specialist Independent Bars – Including Gin, Rum, Wine & Cocktails
🍺 A Full Ale House – Showcasing Ales, IPA’s, Lagers & Cask favourites.
👉 FREE Live Music – Lounge to Jazz or dance to funk (questionable dancing IS permitted!)
✨ FREE Live Entertainment – Chefs on stilts riding bicycles, anyone? Catch roaming entertainment & scheduled shows throughout the day.
👩🍳 FREE Cookery Demonstrations – Learn the secrets from the region’s best chefs
🤹 FREE Kids Entertainment – Including magic & kiddie’s shows
🎢 Fun Fair & Inflatable Land
🐐 Ian’s Mobile Educational Farm
🥳 And there’s plenty of funky furniture to plonk yourself on and rest those tired dancing feet
🤹♂️ Wacky 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.
⭐️As seen in iNews, The Guardian & MEN⭐️
Indulge in a day of excess at Heaton Park on August 2nd & 3rd, 2025.
Grab your Limited Discounted Early Bird tickets starting from just £6.95 per adult.
ADDED TIDBITS
International Street Food
Wander through Heaton Park’s vibrant fields and let the mouth-watering aromas guide you to a world of flavour. Treat yourself to sizzling Paella, zesty Pad Thai, or the comforting stretch of Artisan Melted Cheese. Savour Pomegranate-topped Halloumi Fries or indulge in freshly made Spanish Churros dripping in Belgian Chocolate. With dishes from Japan, Italy, Peru, the US, and beyond, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Independent Drinks
Kick back in a colourful deck chair under the sun and toast to good times. Whether it’s an ice-cold Beer, a bubbly glass of Champagne, or a refreshing Cocktail bursting with Strawberries, our Independent Bars have everything to quench your thirst.
Fine Artisan Markets
Discover the best of local and artisan produce at our sprawling markets. From gooey brownies to gourmet fudge and luxury cured meats, it’s a feast for the senses. Love cheese? We’ve got plenty, sourced from the UK’s finest producers.
Live Chef Demos
Watch in awe as top chefs from across the region whip up culinary masterpieces right before your eyes in our live Cookery Theatre.
Live Music
Get ready to groove with award-winning Jazz, Soul, and Pop acts, alongside unique performances like the Washboard Resonators. Featuring the very best in local talent, our festival stage has something for every music lover.
Live Entertainment
Be amazed as roving performers light up the festival grounds with jaw-dropping displays of talent. There’s excitement around every corner!
Children’s Entertainment
Keep the little ones entertained with magic shows, free quizzes, and fun fact-hunts around the site. Add to the excitement with the Traditional Fun Fair and Inflatable Land. Check out our website for more family-friendly details.
Supporting Mental Health
This year, we’re proud to support Manchester Mind. Through optional ticket donations and fun onsite activities, we’re raising money for mental health awareness. So far, our festivals have raised over £127,000—help us break the record in 2024!
Festival Highlights
🌍 International Cuisines | 🍺 Independent Bars | 🎶 Live Music & Entertainment
🎪 Street Food | 🍫 Dessert Stations | 🎨 Artisan Produce Markets
👨🍳 Live Chef Demos | 🎡 Traditional Fun Fair | 🎈 Inflatable Land
📚 FREE Kids Activities & Packs | 🪑 FREE Deckchairs & Seating | 📰 FREE Festival Programmes
When: 2nd & 3rd August 2025
Where: Heaton Park, Manchester
📢 Full Live Music & Cookery Theatre line-up coming soon!
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets
Get yours now for just £6.95 per adult.
Location
Papel Field, Heaton Park, Manchester, M25 2SW