The now-iconic diary date gets set for its greatest event yet – and this year, it comes as the finale to a WEEK of rum shenanigans - as Manchester Rum Week launches for the first time…
Manchester rum lovers - get ready to RUM-ble! Prepare your taste buds for an unparalleled journey through the wonderful world of rum as Manchester Rum Festival makes its triumphant return, for the eighth year, on Saturday 26th July 2025 - and brings with it a newcomer to Manchester’s festival scene.
Rum lovers will be treated to a whole seven days of rum based fun in the run up to the big day, with the launch of MANCHESTER RUM WEEK, which will take place from 21st - 27th July.
Manchester Rum Week will enable you to take a tour of the city centre’s best rum and cocktail joints, where bartenders and venues showcase their curated rum serves and killer cocktails so you can get your taste buds geared up ahead the iconic festival. Participating venues will be announcing their rum vibes over the coming weeks via Instagram.
This year, the festival itself will be hosted at the iconic New Century Hall. It will feature tastings, the return of the Rum Ramble talks, tempting Caribbean food and tiki-style fun, Mancunian style!
Partner in crime on the rum cocktail bar MONIN and new food vendor Elijo's will headline the show, alongside some of the world's most iconic rum brands of Mount Gay from Barbados, Chairman's Reserve of Saint Lucia, Guyana's Pusser's and Don Papa from the Philippines. Newcomers making their debut in Manchester include Jamaica’s West Grove Rum Punch, a selection of unique single cask rare rums from the team at Precious Drops, and Henstone Distillery of Shropshire amongst many, many others. It promises an exclusive experience and a tasting tour of rums from around the world, all for less than £30.
Founder Dave Marsland has dubbed this year a ‘game-changer’ for rum enthusiasts, as the UK welcomes some never-tasted-before spirits from global players keen to make their mark on the country’s most respected date in the rum calendar.
Members of the trade can enjoy any of the available tickets, including access to the Rum Ramble seminars, for just £10 each! Ticket entry includes live entertainment with Soca and Reggae music by DJ Dom, discounts on bottles and a whole lot of fun and frivolity. This year, super rum-fans can also upgrade to join in with the Rum Ramble - an exclusive series of seminars and talks by the UK’s tip top rum talent including Chris Dennis (Jamaican Rum), Kit Carruthers (Scottish Rum), Peter Holland (Sensory Rum) and Mount Gay.
Tickets are now available for purchase by visiting here and using the code 'trade' upon checkout, with options including general admission and seminar packages.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary celebration of global rum culture, right here in Manchester. Gather your friends, mark your diaries, and get ready to sip, savour and dance the day away at Manchester Rum Festival 2025!