Events - Car Rental in Manchester

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Visiting Manchester can hold many surprisingly notable events, which you can participate in and blend into the local culture. Take the chance of immersing yourself in the many events taking place in Manchester throughout the 2012. The Economy Car Rentals team has grouped only a few of the events thinking that they represent the best of this location (Manchester).

January

National Winter Ales Festival (January 19-22nd) - This festival in Manchester is a selection of over 200 brews, with a good range of winter warmers. Location: The Venue (www.alefestival.org.uk/winterales)
Holiday & Travel Show – It is an event in Manchester where visitors are given the chance to plan their holiday, by meeting tour operators and exploring destinations.

August

Manchester Pride (Mid-late Aug) - It is an event in Manchester that features ten days of floats, parades and parties. Location: Gay Village (www.manchesterpride.com)
Sky Ride - This Manchester event allows cyclists to reclaim the city and enjoy a day of bike-based entertainment.

February

National Squash Championships (Early Feb) – It is England’s national squash championships. Location: Sportcity (www.nationalsquashchamps.co.uk)

September

New Islington Festival – It is an event in Manchester that features folk music, arts, live acts, crafts, theatre, film, story telling, food, drink and dance performances.
ROWE British Grand Prix, National Squash Centre – Is the largest and most prestigious European Super Series event on the Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour.

March

Big Green Festival, Chorlton - An annual celebration of sustainable, living in Manchester with live music, dance, food, drink, arts and much more.
Manchester Irish Festival (Early-mid Mar) - A two-week festival in Manchester culminating in one of the UK’s largest St Patrick’s Day parades. (www.manchesteririshfestival.co.uk)

October

Manchester Food & Drink Festival (Early-mid Oct) - Ten days of gourmet activity, with food markets, celebrated chefs and restaurant events. (www.foodanddrinkfestival.com)
Manchester Literature Festival (Mid-late Oct) - Ten days of literary delights. (www.mlfestival.co.uk)
Manchester Science Festival (Mid Oct) - Over 200 events, from walks and demos to comedy and stargazing. (www.manchestersciencefestival.com)
Manchester Comedy Festival (Late Oct) - Two weeks of up-and-coming stand-ups, as well as big-hitters. (www.manchestercomedyfestival.com)

May

BUPA Great Manchester Run (Mid May) - One of the most popular event in the UK. Thousands of people pounding in and out of the city centre. (www.greatrun.org)
Spring Market (Mid May) - Specialist food, drink, plants and gifts. Location: St Ann’s Square, City Centre. (www.manchestermarkets.com)
Queer Up North – A groundbreaking three-week festival in Manchester that showcases new lesbian, gay and queer work across the arts.

November

Christmas Market (Nov-Dec) – It takes places in Albert Square, St Ann's Square, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street, Brazennose Street. (www.manchestermarkets.com)
Christmas Lights Switch On (Mid Nov) – It takes place in Albert Square, City Centre (www.manchester.gov.uk)

June

Manchester to Chester Ride for Breakthrough Breast Cancer in Wythenshawe Park.
Manchester Day Parade (Late June) - An exuberant street celebration of Mancunian pride in Deansgate, City Centre (www.themanchesterdayparade.co.uk)

December

Manchester Camerata's New Year's Eve Gala Concert – It features popular opera arias and choruses to welcome in the New Year. Location: The Bridgewater Hall.

July

Family Friendly Film Festival (Mid July) - A fortnight of U-rated films and workshops. (www.familyfriendly.org.uk)
Manchester Jazz Festival (Late July) - Popular event in Manchester featuring around 50 bands in indoor and outdoor venues, over two weeks. (www.manchesterjazz.com)
Exodus Festival - Around 10,000 people celebrate Manchester's diversity with two stages hosting performances from more than 25 different countries. Location: Albert Square.