Manchester Rum Festival is 10 years old this year, and to celebrate this mega Mancunian milestone, the cult-classic annual event has a VERY special line up for 2026.
Taking place at New Century Hall on Saturday 4th July, the much-loved annual event will bring together an extensive line-up of rum producers from every corner of the globe, alongside a programme designed to celebrate heritage and innovation within Rum – plus a whole decade of rum vibes that have graced Manchester, building an army of loyal fans who have loved the festival over the last ten years.
Over half of the 500 tickets have been snapped up to date, setting the tone for what’s expected to be a rapid sell-out…
This year’s event introduces a strong selection of debut brands, including offerings from Japan, Belize and Mauritius. Notable debuts include Crossfire Hurricane, a Jamaican rum co-founded by The Rolling Stones, and Windrush 1027, which celebrates movement inspired by the stories of the 1,027 passengers who sailed from Trinidad, Jamaica, Tampico and Bermuda in 1948, arriving on the shores of Britain.
Alongside the new arrivals, a number of established festival favourites will be returning, including Chairman’s Reserve from Saint Lucia, Pusser’s of Guyana, Gosling’s of Bermuda, Clément from Martinique and Hampden Estate from Jamaica.
Festival supporters MONIN, Carib Lager and Elijo’s of Manchester will play a central role in the experience. MONIN will be hosting the cocktail bar, showcasing four rum-based serves created in collaboration with Manchester venues.
The inimitable DJ Dom is also confirmed to provide a full day soundtrack of Soca and Reggae, bringing the beats and the party to the event as always.
The Rum Ramble seminar series will return with four sessions, featuring international speakers including Steve Magarry, travelling from Sydney, and Robert “Robban” Sandqvist from Sweden. Further details on each seminar can be found within the ticket listings.
To mark the festival’s 10th anniversary, two limited-edition bottlings will be released exclusively for attendees. With approximately 40 bottles of each available, one spiced and one classic style, access will be limited to General Admission ticket holders, who will be invited to purchase in advance and collect on the day. Further details on these releases are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets are on sale now via DesignMyNight, with General Admission priced at £25 and Rum Ramble seminar sessions available for £10 per person (both excluding booking fees).
A full list of exhibitors is available at https://manchesterrumfestival.
