After its success over the years at one of Greater Manchester’s award-winning markets, the festival, named So Hong Kong, is heading to Manchester city centre this weekend for an autumnal celebration. Bringing the bustling markets of Hong Kong to the streets of Manchester, visitors will find over 40 stalls offering traditional Hong Kong cuisine and handicrafts – and better yet, the festival is free to attend.
When and where will the So Hong Kong Autumn Festival take place in Manchester?
Originally started by Cammie Liu, owner of Moliuliu’s Store, the popular food and crafts market in Bury Market, is coming to Aviva Studios in Manchester for an autumn festival. The event will take place on Sunday 21st September 2025 from 10am to 4pm.
What to expect at the festival
At So Hong Kong Autumn Festival, visitors can explore a variety of stalls by Hong Kong traders selling traditional street food – from mooncakes to mango sticky rice to bubble tea. The event will also feature traders offering Hong Kong arts and crafts, with everything from calligraphy, books, food products, jewellery, candles and handmade soaps available to browse. Plus, enjoy live music while you shop.
Delicious handmade Hong Kong dim sum from Flowing Sky, matcha masters Cha Cha, moon cakes, mango sticky rice and Taiwan cold brew tea from Agape Kitchen, durian and snacks from MaliMaly and fluffy buns from JW Bakery and Sundreams Bread will be available, plus many more amazing food stalls, fabulous accessories, and handcrafted goods stalls.
All the traders at So Hong Kong food festival
Get your tummy ready for a whole load of ramen, dim sum, and all the Hong Kong and neighbouring delights over the weekend.
So Hong Kong Autumn Festival will take place at The Undercroft, Aviva Studios, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JQ on Sunday 21st September from 10am to 4pm. The event is free to attend.
