Hot air balloon festival coming to city park

Aerial artistry and infectious rhythms are promised

A hot air balloon festival, which also promises live music, stunt shows, craft stalls and family entertainment, is coming to Manchester.

The Balloons & Beats Festival will take place in Platt Fields Park on 27-28 June.

Manchester is the third venue in a summer tour which also takes in Nottingham on 16-18 May and Wrexham on 6-8 June with one in Dorset 20-21 September.

Organisers promise "captivating hot air balloons" and "electrifying live music".

They added: "This one-of-a-kind festival promises an unforgettable fusion of aerial artistry and infectious rhythms."

It also promises food vendors and bars, alongside traditional Punch and Judy shows, fairground rides and craft stalls.

Organisers said the festival at the Fallowfield park would feature evening glow sessions - which would offer an illuminated opportunity to see the lighter-than-air aircraft in flight.