Events Thursday 22nd September

Main Programme

ARTISAN FOOD MARKET [ 22nd-25th SEPTEMBER ]

The much anticipated Artisan Food Market will take place across the duration of the Festival, opening 22nd–25th September & 29th-2nd Ocrtober from midday to 7.00pm. This free to attend market will showcase some of Manchester’s finest food and drink producers, including New Market Dairy, The Flat Baker & Dghnt.

Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th September at Festival Hub - Cathedral Gardens, M4 3BG

The Manchester Beer Bar X Joseph Holt

Manchester’s best and biggest bar is back, this time with the ‘Unmistakably Northern’ brewery and powerhouse Joseph Holt as the official lager partner, who will be brewing a special 25th Anniversary beer and ale especially for the festival. Since 1849, Joseph Holt has sat at the heart of communities ...

Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th September at The Hub, M4 3BG

Festival Fringe

Specially Curated Martini Menu

Running the length of the festival we will be offering a MFDF X Spirit of Manchester Distillery Martini Menu at Three Little Words, Manchester

The menu will feature a selection of martinis, made predominantly with the spirits made in our on-site distillery ,including our clear espresso martini! This specially curated ...

Thursday 15th - Sunday 25th September at Three Little Words , M3 4LP

BUNDOBAR!

Bundobust does Oktoberfest with German inspired food and beer specials.

Taking place at Bundobust Brewery + Bundobust Manchester Piccadilly!

Friday 16th September - Sunday 23rd October at Bundobust, M1 2AG

£25 FOR 25 YEARS

Across the city for the duration of the festival, MFDF are also curating a line-up of fantastic restaurants to take part in their £25 for 25 years menu collaboration. Northern Quarter favourite District will be creating an exclusive £25 menu to showcase their 3 New Wave Thai dishes to celebrate ...

Thursday 22nd September - Sunday 2nd October