Festival Finale Weekend Pavilion at Albert Square

FESTIVAL FINALE PAVILLION       

8th – 11th October at Albert Square

MFDF’s culinary celebrations are set to culminate with a three-day extravaganza of fine food, bespoke beers and entertainment. The Festival Finale Pavilion will take shape in Albert Square, where a selection of top city eateries, local ale producers and musicians will gather for MFDF’s concluding days and provide a buzzing venue for all to enjoy.  

Among the featured events will be the return of the prestigious Greater Manchester Ale Festival – which will see the crowning of Manchester’s Ale of the Year and the People’s Pint. MFDF is also excited to present its very own Oktoberfest - which promises to be the ultimate celebration of German beer. Those with a sweet-tooth disposition should also look out for the special Chocolate Day event taking place here as well as the Birdhouse Cake Sale.   

OKTOBER FESTIVAL   8^th – 11^th October

Move over Munich, for Manchester now has its very own Oktoberfest. MFDF, in association with Kro, is bringing this cultural celebration of German beer and food to Albert Square as part of the Festival Finale weekend. Thanks to sponsors Lufthansa, we have been able to establish an Oktoberfest bar. For more info follow the LINK.

DINE MARQUEE     8^th - 11^th October

Dedicated to delivering diners a taste of Manchester’s restaurant scene, our Dine Marquee will house a cluster of the city’s excellent eateries. Each will serve up freshly cooked dishes and an array of cuisines, including Malaysian, Indian and modern British, will be on offer to reflect the city’s eclectic offerings. As well as famous names such as Ning, Tampopo and City Inn’s City Café, MFDF is pleased to welcome a few new faces to spice up this year’s Dine Marquee, including The Ostrich Burger Company and Southern Eleven. For the full line up of culinary establishments please see below:

• Buddha Lounge
• Ning
• Zouk Tea Bar & Grill
• Wagamma
• Tampopo
• Bluu
• Linen @Casino 235
• Rice Flame Grill
• The Ostrich Burger Company
• The Tibetan Food Company
• Intafood.com
• Southern Eleven
• Chaophraya
• City Inn
• MooCow coffee

THE TASTE MARQUEE    8th - 11th October

The Taste Marquee will also be on hand to provide you with the best sweet treats and real ales this side of the Pennines. Please click the links below for more information on our Chocolate Day, Ale Festival and Cake Sale.

CHOCOLATE DAY - Thursday, 8^th October

THE SECOND GREATER MANCHESTER ALE FESTIVAL -  9^th 10^th October

THE BIRDHOUSE CAKE SALE - 11th October