The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May with celebrations happening nationwide over the weekend.
Communities are being encouraged to celebrate this historic milestone with three days of celebration, including a special bank holiday on Monday 8 May, and public events and activities to mark the occasion. Manchester communities are encouraged and supported to celebrate over the three-day celebration, from Saturday 6 May to Monday 8 May. Visit the official Coronation website for full information on what’s happening
Join the Coronation conversation by sharing your events and activities using the hashtag #CoronationMcr
Get involved
There are many ways you can get involved and celebrate His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort’s Coronation plans. This can include:
- Street parties
- Coronation Big Lunches
- The Big Help Out
Organise an event and or a road closure
Visit our sustainable events webpage to learn the best way to plan different types of a event.
Manchester Libraries
Celebrate at your local library! We’ll be screening the Coronation live in many of our libraries. We’ll even provide the bunting and free hot drinks for your afternoon tea!
Fancy a Lego Coronation challenge? Come along to our special Saturday afternoon session at Central Library.
We’ve also got fab collection of royal biographies and books about the history of the monarchy.
Street parties
We have a long history of organised street parties in the UK to celebrate national events. These parties are a chance to celebrate and bring the community together for a day of fun.
So, why not organise one with your neighbours for the Coronation? You’re welcome to host parties right across the Coronation weekend, or as part of the Coronation Big Lunches.
Before you plan or host a street party, read the .GOV guidance on organising a street party.
Coronation Big Lunches
Join millions across the UK as they celebrate and take part in a piece of UK history. The Coronation Big Lunch is a chance brings neighbours and communities together to share friendship, food and fun.
The Big Lunch will take place between the 6 May to the 8 May.
Sign up for a Coronation Big lunch park and to visit their website for ideas, tips and practical advice to help plan your Coronation Big Lunch. Visit the Coronation Big Lunch website
The Big Help Out
The Big Help Out is a national day of volunteering happening on 8 May. The day is about inspiring people to try volunteering for the first time.
Thousands of organisations are getting together to mark the Coronation by giving everybody the chance to try volunteering for themselves and make a difference in their community.
Visit the Big Help Out website for more information and find volunteering opportunities
MCRVIP is the permanent home of volunteering roles in Manchester, and will continue to offer new opportunities during and after the coronation.
Manchester Cathedral coronation event
The Dean of Manchester invites you to join us at Manchester Cathedral to watch the Coronation of King Charles III.
Manchester Cathedral would love the whole community to join us to celebrate this occasion by watching all the action live on big screens in our historic building.
Join us on May 6 at Manchester Cathedral to watch all the action from the build-up, the Coronation itself to the King’s Procession.
Entry is free of charge and doors will be open at 9.30am after morning prayer.