About
What to expect
This is the very first Christmas edition of the #FreeFromFestival in Manchester, where you can discover and sample products without worrying whether you can eat them.
All products at the festival are gluten- and dairy-free, with refined sugar-free and other free-from options available.
Tickets include a complimentary welcome drink at the door, sampling and buying from exhibitors, and all the talks and demos by industry professionals.
- Gluten- and dairy-free brands from the UK and beyond
- Talks and demos by experts in the field
- Children 12 and under can register for a free child ticket
Questions
When does Free From Festival (MANCHESTER 2026) start and end?
Free From Festival (MANCHESTER 2026) runs Saturday, 12 December 2026, 11:00 until 17:00 the next morning.
Where is Free From Festival (MANCHESTER 2026)?
Free From Festival (MANCHESTER 2026) takes place at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Longbridge Road, Stretford, Stretford.
How much are tickets for Free From Festival (MANCHESTER 2026)?
Tickets for Free From Festival (MANCHESTER 2026) cost from £0 on the official ticket shop.
How do I get there?
🚋 About 35 minutes by tram from Manchester Piccadilly Station and Manchester city centre
🚉 Nearest tram stop is Parkway, a 10-minute walk to the venue
🚗 There is a pay and display car park at the venue
Can children come?
Children aged 12 and under can register for a FREE child ticket, but they must be accompanied by an adult.
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Getting there
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Longbridge Road, Stretford, M17 1SN Stretford, England, GB
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