Manchester will gather at the Cenotaph in St Peter’s Square on Sunday 8th November to honour the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community. The annual service is free to attend, and anyone can join, from residents and families to visitors.
The order of the Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Manchester
The ceremony runs from 10.30am to 12 noon. Here is how it will unfold:
10.30am: Veterans, serving military personnel and cadets, led by the Greater Manchester Police Band, march from John Dalton Street to the Cenotaph.
10.45am: The civic procession sets off from Mount Street, accompanied by the Scots Guards Association Pipe Band, and makes its way to the Cenotaph.
10.58am: The service begins.
11am: A two-minute silence honours those who have lost their lives in conflict. A maroon will be fired to mark both the start and the end of the silence.
After the service, veterans, military personnel and cadets will make a short return march across St Peter’s Square to Mount Street.
Councillor Shaukat Ali, the Lord Mayor of Manchester, called Remembrance Sunday “one of the most important occasions in Manchester’s civic calendar”. He encouraged residents, families and visitors to join the city at the Cenotaph “to pay our respects and ensure that the contribution of past and present generations is never forgotten”.
Getting there: Closures and tram changes
Several road closures will be in place across the city centre during the event. Trams will not run through St Peter’s Square between 10.15am and 12.30pm, so allow extra time and check travel information before you set out. The council has published travel and road closure details, plus livestream access, on its website.
Remembrance events across the city
The city centre service is one of many commemorations taking place across Manchester. The council continues its partnership with the Royal British Legion, supporting local communities to organise their own remembrance events through community grants. Activities so far have included arts and crafts sessions, memorial services and performances.
Southern Cemetery remembrance service
Date: Friday 6th November 2026
Time: Assemble from 10.30am, service begins 11am
Location: Southern Cemetery, 212 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M21 7GL
Organised by the Friends of Southern Cemetery with support from Manchester City Council’s Bereavement Service.
Act of remembrance at the Didsbury Park Poppy Path
Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Time: 11am
Location: Didsbury Park
Act of remembrance at the Poppy Path.
Act of remembrance at the Angel Memorial
Date: Sunday 8th November 2026
Time: Assemble from 1.45pm, service begins at 2pm
Location: Angel Memorial, Boggart Hole Clough, Charlestown Road, Blackley, M9 7DH
Organised by St Paul’s Church in Blackley. The event includes a procession from the car park to the memorial. Tea and coffee will be available at the Lakeside Café after the service.
Clayton Park remembrance ceremony
Date: Sunday 8th November 2026
Time: 10.45am
Location: Clayton Park War Memorial, Clayton Street, Manchester, M11 4NE
A remembrance ceremony at the war memorial in Clayton Park, organised by the Clayton Hall Living History and Friends group.
Remembrance Sunday service at Philips Park Cemetery
Date: Sunday 8th November 2026
Time: Assemble from 10.30am, service begins 11am
Location: Philips Park Cemetery, Riverpark Road, M40 2PX
A Remembrance Sunday service organised by the Friends of Philips Park Cemetery with support from the local fire service. A Deputy Lieutenant is expected to attend.
Peace and Remembrance Sunday Service at Heaton Park
Date: Sunday 8th November 2026
Time: 10.45am
Location: The Somme Memorial, Heaton Park
Everyone is welcome to join Caroline Clegg of Feelgood Theatre Productions and the Heaton Park Team for our annual Peace and Remembrance service.
Heaton Park remembrance service
Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026
Time: 10am
Location: Somme Memorial, Heaton Park
Service featuring a reading, a trumpeter and the laying of wreaths. Refreshments will be available afterwards at the Lakeside Café.
Gorton Cemetery remembrance service
Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026
Time: 10.40am
Location: Gorton Cemetery, Thornwood Avenue, M18 7LB
Organised by the Royal British Legion and the Friends of Gorton Cemetery. The service is conducted by a local church and is expected to include local schools, community organisations and emergency services.
Blackley Forest remembrance service
Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026
Time: 11am to 11.30am
Location: Blackley Forest, Victoria Avenue, M9 0PL
Organised by the Friends of Blackley Forest with Bowker Vale Primary School.
You can browse the full list of Remembrance events in Manchester on the council website to find one near you.
