Greater Manchester’s much-loved street food and events collective GRUB is heading back to MediaCity this summer as GRUB on the Docks officially returns from May 28.
Running weekly from Tuesday to Sunday across the summer months, the waterfront venue will once again transform into a vibrant open-air social space packed with independent food traders, live entertainment, big-screen sport and family-friendly events.
Set against the backdrop of MediaCity’s docks, visitors can expect rotating street food operators, craft beers, cocktails, DJs and live music as the site shifts from relaxed daytime hangouts into lively evening sessions.
Among the traders announced for the summer line-up are Sizzling Seoul, Dukes Po Boys, Umami Cartel, Oppa Korean Dogs, Sazume Sake Bar, I Love Brioche and Kaana, alongside GRUB’s own nostalgic butty shop Caff serving breakfast, brunch and lunch options.
Food vendors will rotate throughout the season, meaning visitors can expect something different each time they return.
One of the major attractions this year will be live World Cup screenings on the docks, with key matches shown on a giant outdoor screen alongside food, drinks and entertainment in a laid-back festival-style setting.
The summer programme will also include open-air film screenings from Cultplex Summer Blockbusters, comedy events, wellness sessions, family activities and festivals.
Planned highlights include:
- Baby Mosh family events
- On The Green wellness classes
- Meet The Neighbours resident events
- Summer School children’s classes
- Open-air open mic nights
- New Faces Comedy Festival
- Mini Beer Festival
- Natural Wines Festival
- Live DJs and music takeovers
Jason Bailey, Director of GRUB, said:
“GRUB on the Docks is all about creating a space people want to spend time in. Summer by the water, great food, cold drinks and a proper atmosphere. MediaCity is a unique waterside location, and this is creating a pop-up for the summer months which reflects the energy of this creative campus. With the World Cup in the mix as well, it’s shaping up to be something really special.”
Joshua McAllister, Senior Events Manager at MediaCity, added:
“GRUB on the Docks is back at MediaCity this summer, bringing seriously good indie street food, live entertainment and big-screen sport to the waterfront. It’s the ideal spot to catch up with friends, family or colleagues — whether you’re soaking up the sun by day or catching MediaCity’s epic sunsets.”
GRUB on the Docks launches on Wednesday, May 28 and will run throughout the summer at MediaCity’s waterfront.
