So Hong Kong Summer Festival
Aviva Studios, home of Factory International
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About this event
The festival recreates the atmosphere of Hong Kong's bustling street markets with:
🍜 Authentic Hong Kong street food including mooncakes, mango sticky rice and bubble tea.
🛍️ Over 40 stalls selling crafts, jewellery, books, candles, handmade soaps, food products and more.
🎶 Live music throughout the day.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly atmosphere with plenty to browse and eat.
Good to know
✅ Free admission.
♿ Step-free access and wheelchair accessible throughout the venue.
🚆 Around a 10–15 minute walk from Deansgate or Salford Central stations.
🚗 Nearby NCP parking is available.
For families, I'd expect this to work best if you go earlier in the day (around 10–11am) before it gets busier, especially if you're taking young children.
Sunday 5 July 2026
10am – 4pm
What to bring
- Layers for all weathers
- Water bottle for each child
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Snacks and a packed lunch
- Pushchair or carrier for little ones
Top tips
- Arrive early to get your bearings at Aviva Studios before crowds build up.
- Aviva Studios is walkable from Manchester city centre, so skip the car park stress.
- Bring a pushchair? The venue is modern and accessible, so no worries there.
- Pack snacks and a water bottle to keep little ones going between activities.
- Check the festival programme in advance and pick your must-sees before you go.
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Aviva Studios, home of Factory International
Aviva Studios, Water St, Manchester M3 4JQ, UK, M3 4JQ
Parking tip
There is a NCP car park (Manchester Spinningfields) approximately 0.25 miles (400m) away from Aviva Studios at Spinningfields, New Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3BE. It has 35 accessible bays. There are a small number of Blue Badge spaces along Water St and Quay St. Otherwise head towards Liverpool Road, Great John St and Lower Byrom St – close to our neighbours, the Science and Industry Museum where there are a small number of additional Blue Badge spaces.