Celebrate in style with the Coronation on King Street
Over the Coronation Bank Holiday (6th–8th of May), we will be celebrating King Charles’s Coronation by bringing Manchester together, to enjoy food, drinks and the arts. The proceedings, hosted inside 35 King Street, will include 20+ stalls by local artisans and makers. You will also find gallery spaces displaying the work of local artists and a wide variety of children’s activities, ranging from face painting, crown making workshops, and sticker designing.
Before you step inside the doors of number 35, admire the incredible work of Graffiti artist, Qubek, who has created a one-off mural for the Coronation. Qubek is a Manchester based Graffiti and mural artist, and is known across the city for his work.
The Market
The Market will consist of a collection of local artisans, crafters and makers. They include:
MGLovecraft Designs, Clay & Coats, Arboretum Print Co, Christopher Falster, Misshandled, Sam Seller, House of Payne, The Wilde Wood Studio, The Lobe Wardrobe, Threads by Parnie, Sunspace Interiors, DK Designs, Betty Bunny Designs, Corrine Creations, Lucie Mathews and Pumpkin & Peas.
Guests will also have an array of food options available, with food stalls catering to various dietary preferences. These include Grounded MCR CIC offering freshly brewed coffee, Exclusive Scoop serving delicious ice cream and the Greek Food Stall featuring a special Coronation inspired meal.
Location: 35 King Street
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The Bar
The Bar will boast a country pub/farmer’s market aesthetic, with bountiful displays of grab-n-go snacks and natural, foraged fauna. There will also be a couple of surprise serves which will be playful and on theme.
Inspired by Charles himself, the bar will feature the following Signature Coronation Cocktails:
Frozen Plum Slush
Wild plum base with or without a splash of gin, garnished with a sprig of mint, served in a vintage teacup.
The Royal Breakfast
A delicious blend of darjeeling tea, honey mead and citrus.
You will also be able indulge in the following Baked Goods:
– Pork Pies & Sausage Rolls
– Vegan Mushroom Quiche, Served with Plum Chutney
– Bramble Brownies
– Royal Manchester Tarts
Location: 35 King Street
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The Gallery
The Gallery is fit for a King (or Queen). This space will house pieces of work for viewing and for sale. The gallery will showcase an impressive collection of art pieces, carefully curated just for you.
Location: 35 King Street
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Tiny Royals
Play area and workshop for those little royals. Keep your kids entertained with our Coronation activities:
Crown Crafting
Drop in crafting with a host between 1-3pm daily
Face Painting & Temporary Tattoos
Drop in between 1-4pm daily
Sticker designing
Colour and cut-out your own Coronation stickers.
Drop in with host between 1-3pm daily
Location: 35 King Street
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We hope you enjoy the Coronation weekend on King Street and make sure to tag us in any pictures! @kingstreetmanchester