Best summer events in Manchester 2019

We know just how important it is to love the city you live in, and Manchester is sure to have something for everyone to enjoy! Not only are there a whole range of restaurants, bars and clubs tailored to every night out imaginable, but there’s also a whole load of great festivals and events happening this summer in Manchester. For the list of our favourite events of summer 2019, keep reading…

Street party with music and dancing

King Street Festival – 1-2nd June

The ultimate local street party! One of the best streets in Manchester holds its own festival weekend in early summer, to celebrate the history and future of this heritage shopping destination. Expect food tastings, alfresco dining, music, games and the beautiful Manchester Flower Show. Even the upmarket shops along King Street are getting involved so fingers crossed for some offers!

Parklife Festival – 8-9th June

Manchester’s biggest music festival returns for what is set to be another incredible year! With performances from Cardi B, George Ezra, Khalid, Disclosure and over 200 more acts, this festival is a hit with locals and visitors alike.

People at an outdoors festival in the summer

Manchester Day – 23rd June

An annual celebration of all things Manchester! This street festival is a great day for everyone to get together to celebrate everything great about this city. Get to know what has made Manchester such a fun place to live!

Sounds of the City – Various dates, July

Sounds of the City is back to take over the Castlefield Bowl! Grab tickets to see Kylie Minogue, The Wombats, Elbow and more in this iconic music venue. Who doesn’t love live music?

Manchester Pride Festival – 23-26th August

Dancer in the street to celebrate Pride festival

Manchester’s adopted pop queen Ariana Grande is headlining this year’s Manchester Pride Festival alongside Years & Years. The festival combines Manchester Pride Live, the Gay Village Party and the Manchester Pride Parade, among other events. It’s sure to be an exciting, fun-filled weekend with the Manchester Pride charity right at its heart.

With all these happening in just one summer in Manchester, why wouldn’t you want to move? We’d love to have you! Book a viewing here.