UK’s largest open-air dance floor is coming to Manchester alongside a full line-up of entertainment

The annual Frost Fair is returning to Whitworth Park next month and, alongside a full line up of entertainment, it is bringing with it the ‘UK’s largest’ open-air dance floor.

Across the weekend of December 4th and December 5th, Frost Fair will once again take over the Whitworth grounds at the University of Manchester to bring a whole array of festive fun to the much-deserving people of Manchester.

The theme for this year’s Frost Fair is ‘reflection and celebration’, which will encourage visitors to reflect on the challenges of the past year and to celebrate being back together for the festive period.

The Whitworth

So, what can visitors expect from the Frost Fair?

First thing’s first; the Sculpture Terrace located at the front entrance of the gallery will be transformed into a dazzling entertainment square, which will play home to the main stage and the largest outdoor dance floor in the city.

Over on the main stage there will be a plethora of local musical talent; on Saturday, the legendary MC Kwasi will be hosting the stage, while Manchester’s favourite duo Mr Scruff and Mikey D.O.N will take to the stage at later in the afternoon.

On Sunday, visitors can expect to see Manchester rock band PINS, followed by the fabulous DJ Paulette and the iconic A Certain Ratio, who will be closing the stage from 6pm.

And for the families in attendance, The Playhouse Project featuring the Disco Mums will be entertaining the grown-ups and the little ones from 11am. 

Frost Fair’s grand finale will feature a grand firework display from Walk the Plank, one of the UK’s foremost outdoor arts companies, which will pay tribute to all the front-line workers who risked their lives during the pandemic.

The Whitworth

There will also be an outdoor cinema, craft market stalls from local artisans, tempting international street food and a number of fun and hands-on activities.

Francine Hayfron, Cultural Park Keeper of Whitworth Gallery said: “We are thrilled for The Frost Fair to return, bigger and better than before; a weekend full of arts, music and culture, there’s something for everyone.

“Whether you want to get creative in a workshop, watch some amazing acts and have a dance, enjoy some food and drink, or relax and watch a film we’ve got you covered.”

Frost Fair will be completely free to attend, and will run from Saturday December 4th to Sunday December 5th at Manchester University’s The Whitworth. See what else is on at The Whitworth here.