Circle Square’s much-loved Summer in the City Picnic is set to return on Saturday 8th August 2026. Following the success of last year, which welcomed hundreds of people to Circle Square, the city centre neighbourhood from Bruntwood SciTech and Vita Group will once again transform Symphony Park into a vibrant picnic destination. Families, friends, residents and visitors are all invited to come together for an afternoon of free alfresco fun in the sun.
Visitors can look forward to an even more jam-packed lineup of live entertainment, creative workshops and interactive experiences this year. Highlights will include DJ’s bringing the party, alongside roaming steel drum performances, silent disco adventures, sip and paint sessions, pop-up mini golf, basketball shoot-outs, foot pool, a seasonal bouquet bar and a dedicated picnic space for dogs, complete with bespoke pup portraits.
The long picnic tables will once again take centre stage, creating a relaxed space for families and friends to come together over great food from Circle Square’s wide mix of indie restaurants and cafes, such as Gooey, Onda, Hello Oriental and Half Dozen Other.
Situated adjacent to Oxford Road train station, Circle Square is one of Manchester’s most dynamic destinations to live, work, eat and drink. The neighbourhood is home to an incredible mix of hospitality venues, retailers and global tech businesses, alongside Symphony Park and Gardens, two of the city centre’s most distinctive green spaces.
More details on Circle Square’s Summer in the City Picnic 2026, including the full programme of activities, will be announced soon.
