What we’re loving this month
Posted 7 hours ago | In What we're loving this month...Here’s what we’re loving in August
Looking for the best things to do in Manchester this August? From flavour-packed summer food deals and glitter-filled celebrations to beauty pop-ups and big-name store openings, Manchester Arndale is buzzing with reasons to visit. Whether you’re here to eat, shop or soak up the atmosphere, here’s everything you need on your Manchester events calendar this month.
Summer Scran Fest is BACK
The Manchester Arndale Summer Scran Fest is back from 1st to 31st August 2025, bringing you a full month of mouth-watering summer food deals, drink and leisure offers at over 30 restaurants, cafés, kiosks and attractions.
Craving something savoury, sweet, spicy or “I’ll have one of everything”? You’ll find it here. Enjoy favourites from Subway, Pizza Hut and McDonald’s, or level up your lunch with local heroes like Michaels Coffee House, Archie’s and Coffee Break. And it’s not just about the food – our leisure venues are in on the fun too!
Summer Scran Fest
Manchester Pride Weekend Event
From Saturday 16th to Sunday 17th August, Manchester Arndale will be bursting with colour, music and celebration for our Manchester Pride weekend festivities.
Expect live drag performances from three of Manchester’s fiercest queens, high-energy lip sync battles and a Pride Pop-Up Beauty Station where you can get glitter brows, rainbow face art and the perfect Pride pout from brands including BPerfect, Lush, The Body Shop and Space NK.
All makeover donations go to Manchester Pride, so you can sparkle and support a great cause.
Pride Weekender! Drag, Dance & Free Fun 🌈✨
Space NK DIY phone charm Event
On Tuesday 19th August (12pm – 6pm), Space NK Manchester Arndale is teaming up with local jewellery brand Lillibet Beads for a DIY phone charm workshop that will have your accessories game on point.
Spend £40 or more in-store on the day, then choose your beads, colours and charms for a custom design. While you’re there, browse over 150 iconic beauty brands – from Sol de Janeiro to Rare Beauty – and give your makeup bag a glow-up too.
FREE Personalised Phone Charms at Space NK
Boux Avenue Manchester is BACK at Manchester Arndale!
From Friday 29th to Sunday 31st August, Boux Avenue Manchester is celebrating its return to Manchester Arndale with a three-day opening party.
The first customers through the doors each day can get their hands on exclusive goodie bags, while in-store you’ll find live embroidery on selected purchases, a DJ, branded sweet treats and hidden golden tickets revealing special rewards.
If you love lingerie shopping in Manchester, Boux Avenue Manchester is the comeback you’ve been waiting for.
Boux Avenue Opening Party
Barburrito Click & Collect
Burrito lovers, rejoice. Barburrito Manchester Arndale now offers Click & Collect, so you can build your perfect burrito in the app, pick your collection time and grab it hot and ready – no queue, no fuss.
Sign up before 17th August and you’ll get 25% off your first order. Perfect for a quick, tasty lunch in the heart of Manchester city centre.
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