WHAT'S ON AT FREIGHT ISLAND, MANCHESTER
What's On at Freight Island, Manchester
Below you will find what's on at Freight Island Manchester, the popular multi-event food and drink venue located next to Piccadilly Station at Depot Mayfield.
There a number of spaces within Freight Island for events, club nights and music concerts including the outside food hall, which caters for up to 1,000 people and a huge indoor Beer Hall style warehouse with its 700 capacity Sports Bar, 350-seated Platform area (with room for 900 standing) and an intimate conservatory style Plant Room, which caters for 300.
Below you will find what's on at Freight Island Manchester, the popular multi-event food and drink venue located next to Piccadilly Station at Depot Mayfield.
There a number of spaces within Freight Island for events, club nights and music concerts including the outside food hall, which caters for up to 1,000 people and a huge indoor Beer Hall style warehouse with its 700 capacity Sports Bar, 350-seated Platform area (with room for 900 standing) and an intimate conservatory style Plant Room, which caters for 300.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Freight Island, Manchester
What's On at Freight Island, Manchester
Back to the 80's Tribute Festival
Outside
Saturday 23 May 2026
Manchester get ready for a spectacular Summer 80s Festival of tribute acts ...Reggae Brunch MCR - Sat 23rd May
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
Reggae Brunch MCR - Sat 23rd MayFreight Island2-7pm...Raver Tots Mini Fest Manchester
Freight Island, Manchester
Monday 25 May - Monday 31 August 2026
Raver Tots is coming to Freight Island, Manchester for the ultimate family dance party....Motown Magic Live Freight Island Manchester
Freight Island, Manchester
Friday 29 May 2026
Get ready for an all-night celebration of the timeless Motown era as we bring you the incredible tributes to Tina Turner, Diana Ross and more...Bezstock
Outside
Saturday 30 May 2026
Back In The Daytime Presents BEZSTOCK, an open-air day festival made for proper party people. Running 1pm - 10pm, it's a full day of dancing, sunshine, and feel-good Manchester chaos. Hosted by Bez of the Happy Mondays, alongside fellow Ma...Soul Bingo in Manchester
Freight Island, Manchester
Friday 5 June - Saturday 15 August 2026
? Get ready for Soul Bingo Manchester, a feel-good night packed with classic Soul, Motown, and 70s?80s hits, bingo games, and nonstop dancing. Highlights ? Dance and sing along to timeless tracks from Luther Vandross, Chaka Khan, Whitney Ho...Soul Bingo Manchester
Freight Island, Manchester
Friday 5 June - Saturday 15 August 2026
Soul Bingo Manchester7-10pmFreight Island...R&B Lovers Outdoor Festival
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 6 June - Sunday 9 August 2026
Get ready for a massive Summer Outdoor 90s & 00s R&B Festival with DJs spinning 8 hours of Old School 90s & 00's RnB Anthems, alongside live performers and hosts. Expect to hear music from: DESTINY'S CHILD / ASHANTI / JA RULE / USHER / LUD...Ghosts of Garage - Preditah
Freight Island, Manchester
Sunday 7 June 2026
Ghost of Garage welcome PREDITAH for a rare extended UKG set in Manchester, plus support from JOE HUNT & more ...These Smiths - The Smiths Tribute Band
Sports Bar
Friday 12 June 2026
A tribute to The Smiths and Morrissey from their home city of Manchester. Formed shortly after the lead singer appeared on the UK television show Stars In Their Eyes, they are renowned a the closest sounding tribute to the real thing. ...Hawaiian Tropic Beach House at Freight Island
Freight Island, Manchester
Friday 12 June 2026
? Experience tropical holiday energy in the heart of Manchester at the Hawaiian Tropic Beach House event at Freight Island ? soak up the sun and protect your skin with Hawaiian Tropic SPF this summer. Get your tickets now! Highlights ?? S...The Whitney Bottomless Brunch
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 13 June - Saturday 12 December 2026
Get the gang together and get those group chats ready, because Brunch Baby are hosting a massive 'Whitney'Â themed Bottomless Brunch and you're all invited! Prepare yourselves for the ultimate brunch experience, jam packed with unforgettabl...K-Pop Live - K-Pop Tribute Show
Freight Island, Manchester
Sunday 28 June 2026
A celebration of K-Pop culture! Inspired by the popular film K-Pop Demon Hunters, through live acts & high energy choreography. Sing, dance and scream along to legendary hits including Golden, Soda Pop, Dynamite, APT., Best Day of Our Live...GHOSTS OF GARAGE: UKG vs BASSLINE - Jamie Duggan & DJ Q - FREE
Freight Island, Manchester
Sunday 5 July 2026
GHOSTS OF GARAGE presents another FREE Day Party at Freight Island, with Bassline's 2 Biggest names playing special UKG vs Bassline sets...Dirty Dancing Bottomless Brunch
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 11 July 2026
Nobody Puts Brunch Baby in the Corner! Get the gang together and get those group chats ready, because Brunch Baby are hosting a massive 'Dirty Dancing' themed Bottomless Brunch and you're all invited! Prepare yourselves for the ultimate br...
GirlyPop Live Freight Island Manchester
Freight Island, Manchester
Sunday 12 July 2026
GirlyPop Live is returning to Freight Island, Manchester with your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tribute acts...Swiftogeddon - The Taylor Swift Club Night
Freight Island, Manchester
Friday 17 July 2026
Swiftogeddon is a night run by fans, for fans to come together and worship at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits. The greatest songwriter of her generation? That'...AllDay Musicals
Platform
Saturday 18 July 2026
MANCHESTER Musical Lovers... this is your moment... Get ready to SING. DANCE. SHOUT And Take centre Stage......Fell Out Boy & Black Charade Freight Island Manchester
Freight Island, Manchester
Friday 24 July 2026
Fell Out Boy & Black Charade come to Freight Island for the Ultimate Emo Night...Country Club
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 25 July - Saturday 5 September 2026
Saddle up cowboys & cowgirls the UK's first ever country music day party is riding into town for the ultimate hoedown. Expect Non-stop country music hits all night long, rodeo bull, line dancing, cowboy & cowgirl hat giveaways, red solo cup...
HIT & RUN: FREE Summer Super Sunday w/ ALIX PEREZ (3 hr set)
Freight Island, Manchester
Sunday 2 August 2026
The Bass Music legend & 1985 Head Honcho lands in Manchester for an exclusive 3 hour set, w/ Support from PAIGE JULIA (NZ)...GHOSTS OF GARAGE presents SIN & BROOK (GeorgeFM Drive) - FREE
Freight Island, Manchester
Thursday 6 August 2026
New Zealand's biggest Radio mavericks touch down in Manchester again for a special Thursday night session at the city's best outdoor space...Maunders At Freight Island
Freight Island, Manchester
Friday 7 August 2026
Maunders School of Popular Music's biggest gig of the year is back - our Summer Gig at Freight Island....OVER 30's CLUB - Summer Open Air Festival - Freight Island
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 15 August 2026
Take a trip down memory lane with us with the ultimate over 30s outdoor open air festival festival this August 2026 at Freight Island Manchester....Reggae Brunch MCR - Sun 16th Aug - SUMMER FEAST
Freight Island, Manchester
Sunday 16 August 2026
Reggae Brunch MCR - Sun 16th Aug - SUMMER FEASTFreight Island2-7pm...Swifties Brunch - A Taylor Swift Inspired Brunch
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 22 August 2026
The Brunch Society host a full brunch dedicated to the ultimate pop icon - Taylor Swift. Expect feel-good energy from start to finish:Live performances celebrating all the Eras. DJs spinning non-stop Taylor anthems & fan-favourite deep cuts...Pop Republic Fest Freight Island Manchester
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 22 August 2026
Pop Republic Fest lands at Freight Island with world-renowned pop stars, iconic anthems, huge sing-alongs and ultimate day party vibes....TREVOR NELSON Soul Nation MANCHESTER Outdoor SUMMER Party Aug 26
Freight Island, Manchester
Sunday 23 August 2026
Trevor Nelson takes his old school RNB & soul day party OUTDOORS at the amazing Freight Island Manchester...Back To The 90s - Summer Outdoor Festival - Manchester
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 29 August 2026
Manchester the BIGGEST 90s Summer Outdoor Daytime Dance Festival is coming August...
Allday Indie Outdoor Festival - Manchester
Freight Island, Manchester
Sunday 30 August 2026
All Day Indie Outdoor Festival, Freight Island ManchesterA massive allday throwback party celebrating the soundtrack of your youth....Bingo Jamz Manchester 2026
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 5 September - Saturday 19 December 2026
? The ultimate night where bingo collides with throwback R&B for a high-energy, music-filled experience in Manchester. Highlights ? Bingo played to iconic R&B throwbacks instead of numbers. ? Hits from Beyonc?, Mariah Carey, Usher, Chris Br...R&B Club Classics Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
We're turning up the heat at Freight Island with a special edition R&B Club Classic Brunch, packed with pure nostalgia, endless drinks + party anthems...How to get to Freight Island, Manchester
Most Popular Shows and Events at Freight Island, Manchester
