Manchester’s inspiring urban landscape, Freight Island, is gearing up for its most electrifying season yet. Back open in full swing on Easter weekend, Freight Island is set to re-open fully on Friday 29th March.
Introducing Spring/Summer, running throughout the season from April to September, Freight Island has invited world-renowned DJs and the city’s finest talents to present a top tier entertainment.
All free to attend, Spring/Summer is set to welcome some of the music scene’s most revered talents such as David Rodigan, Greg Wilson, Norman Jay, Luke Una and his special É Soul Cultura, Crazy P (DJ Set), Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip), Mr Wilson’s Second Liners, and more.
Supporting acts come from some of Manchester’s most celebrated DJs and collectives, including the likes of Sit N Bun, Supernature Disco, SK1 Records, Me Gusta Collective, Semi Skimmed Edits, Ghosts of Garage, and more.
In addition to the sensational Spring/Summer programming, Freight Island also hosts regular events including the famous pop club night Cherrybomb, mass karaoke, creative workshops, and more.
Continuing to champion independent traders from the North West, Liverpool institution Pattersons is set to open their stall at Freight Island on Friday 29th March. The famous chicken shop is known for its mouth-watering fried chicken which are brined for over 24 hours in Pattersons’ special mix of herbs and spices and dusted in secret recipe flour.
Guests can expect all of Freight Island’s amazing traders to be back open, including the premium smashed burgers from Burgerism, giant 22” pizza and slices from Voodoo Ray’s, slab shack from Lazy Tony’s Lasagnaria, Indian and Nepalese street food from Payal, Greek street food from Mega Gyros, Venezuelan cuisine from Mia’s Arepas, pan-Asian cuisine from Fuku, open fire cooking from Smoking Coal, and cheesecake on a stick from Oh My Cheesecake.
Foodie programme resumes with Seconds carvery every Sunday, featuring quality roast meats and unlimited access to all the trimmings.
Freight Island opening hours from Friday 29th March are Thursday from 4pm until 11pm, Friday from 4pm until 12am, Saturday from 12pm until 12am, and Sunday from 12pm until 10pm.
Free tickets to all Spring/Summer dates are available to book now at www.escapetofreightisland.com/
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