Manchester is set to cement its status as a major centre for urban sports and culture when it launches the first ever MCR Drop next summer. Showcasing the best of urban sports, including BMX, skateboarding and 3×3 basketball, alongside art, music and culture, MCR Drop will take place on 5-8 August 2027 at locations around the city centre.
What to expect at MCR Drop
Over four exciting days, this brand new event for the city will bring together elite and rising sports stars, alongside a specially curated cultural programme that includes musicians and artists. The thrilling juxtaposition of skills and creativity presented against the backdrop of Manchester’s dynamic urbanism will bring a whole new dimension to the city’s world-renowned buzz.
A partnership between Manchester City Council and UK Sport, the event builds on Manchester’s international reputation as one of the world’s most vibrant cities for urban sports, arts, and culture.
Most events and activities will be free to attend and there will be plenty of opportunities for the public to participate in the sporting action, as part of the city’s drive to get more people into sport and physical activity.
As well as an exciting new event for local people and communities from across Manchester to enjoy, the event is expected to attract thousands of visitors to the city, further boosting Manchester’s reputation as a leading destination for sport and culture.
Councillor Shazia Butt, Executive Member for Culture, Leisure and Libraries, Manchester City Council, said: “Manchester is a city renowned for its creativity, culture and sporting excellence, and MCR Drop brings those strengths together in an exciting new way. This ambitious new festival will transform iconic city spaces into a stage for world-class urban sport, music, art and culture, while showcasing the incredible talent and energy that exists across our communities.
“MCR Drop is about more than delivering a spectacular event. It reflects our ambition to position Manchester as the UK’s capital of urban sport and culture, creating opportunities for residents, inspiring the next generation, growing participation and showcasing our city on a global stage. We look forward to welcoming visitors from across the country and beyond to what promises to be one of the highlights of summer 2027.”
