Manchester Flower Festival to fill city centre with fresh blooms once again this summer

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Manchester is set to become one of the most picturesque places in the UK once again this weekend, as the city gets dressed up in celebration of the annual Flower Festival.

Back by popular demand for its sixth year, the four-day festival – which is often dubbed the “most Instagramable event of the year” – will see Manchester bloom to life and be draped from head to toe in magnificent floral displays.

Plants and flowers will be seen covering landmark buildings, shop windows, doorways, balconies, statues, fountains, and more right across the city centre.

This year’s festival will take place over the late May bank holiday extended weekend, from Friday 24 – Monday 27 May 2024.

Just like in previous years when the festival has filled the city centre with colour, organisers are saying we should expect a “fabulous floral spectacle” this time around too.

Organised annually by Manchester BID and CityCo, the festival usually sees tens of thousands of people flock to the city centre.

And 2024 should be absolutely no different.

The Manchester Flower Festival map

Manchester Flower Festival always offers both seasoned and aspiring gardeners the chance to showcase their talent, all while helping to create “a unique floriated experience across the city”, so we can look forward to more of that this summer.

Visitors should also expect al-fresco dining, live music, and a lots of family entertainment too.

Businesses in the city centre are also being encouraged to show their support for the festival, as they are every year, by creating window, building, or in-store displays, and hosting dedicated events and food and drinks specials.

The annual event gives both seasoned and aspiring gardeners the chance to showcase their talents / Credit: Manchester BID

Volunteers are likely to also be needed to help at this year’s event.

Festival organisers say volunteers will get the chance to “gain valuable experience”, and enjoy being part of the team at one of the city’s annual flagship events.

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Find out more about Manchester Flower Festival 2024 here.

Featured Image – Manchester BID