Hosted by Manchester’s ultimate dining and leisure destination, Great Northern Warehouse, the free-to-attend Deansgate Mews street festival offers live music, family-friendly activities, independent market traders and plenty of space for al fresco dining and sunshine sippin’! Located on Deansgate Mews, Manchester’s hidden pedestrianised street nestled above Deansgate, Mews Fest is a celebration of authentic grassroots music venues housed at the iconic Great Northern Warehouse.
Taking place from 23rd – 25th May, expect a lively outdoor celebration of food and drink, entertainment, live music and a pop up market of talented local traders. The festival will host 40+ talented artists and creatives across four stages curated by live music venue Lion’s Den, production studio Manchester One Media, venue, bar, recording studio and online music platform Low Four and neighbourhood venue The Mews Bar.
On the main outside stage, Lion’s Den will host a showcase of the finest up-and-coming Manchester bands and live music artists. Inside, Low Four will welcome music lovers to discover new experimental sounds, DJ sets, live performances and much more.
Manchester One Media will host DJ talents playing into the evening, and Mews Bar will host a mix of acoustic sets. Artists performing Mews Fest this year include indie rock band Strawberry Lemonade, rock band Delights, plus many more.
Along Deansgate Mews, local restaurants and bars will have outdoor seating for visitors to enjoy al fresco drinking and dining all weekend. Enjoy the finest wines, cocktails and sharing plates from The Mews, book in with Another Hand, or dine out on impressive Thai dishes at Siam Smiles.
Added to the mix will be the Mini Mews Festival in the atrium with Little Northerners meaning families wanting to enjoy the music will also be able to entertain their children while they visit. And in true Mancunian spirit, Great Northern Warehouse will be collecting donations for Forever Manchester, the only charity that supports community groups and activity across Greater Manchester.
Mark Schofield, Centre Director for Great Northern Warehouse, said: “We are thrilled to be hosting Deansgate Mews Festival for the fifth year. We are proud to have created a festival which celebrates Manchester’s grassroots music, providing a raft of opportunities for them to play and reach new audiences.
“Each of our venues is very different in terms of the line up s they have curated, meaning there really is something for everyone to check out.”
So get down to Deansgate Mews this late May bank holiday for a whole load of family fun!
📍 Deansgate Mews, Great Northern Warehouse, 235 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EN.