Holi events across the north-west of England

Marking the end of winter, Holi is known as the festival of colours.

For Hindus, it also celebrates the triumph of good over evil.

People offer prayers and eat traditional food and sweets to celebrate. They also gather on the streets and throw brightly coloured powders and coloured water over family members and friends.

This year, Holi was on Wednesday, but celebrations - which also feature dancing, music and singing - are due to take place across the north-west of England over the next 10 days.

Utsav are staging a family-friendly day filled with colours, music including live dhol, and food at the Whitby Sports & Social Club in Whitby, Ellesmere Port between 11:00 GMT and 16:00 on Saturday.

Tickets are required for the event, with kids under five admitted for free.

There is a Holi Jam at the Stonemasons Arms in Altrincham on Saturday.

The ticketed event features vibrant colours, Indian street food and a Bollywood jamming session plus a DJ between 12:00 GMT and 17:00.

There is a free Holi celebration at Platt Fields Park in Fallowfield on Sunday from 13:00 to 16:00 featuring music, dancing, food and drinks. The event is organised by the Indian Association Manchester.

Holi colours will be available to buy on the day.

Six Trees Kitchen & Bar at Trafford Park, Stretford, is hosting a family friendly Manchester Holi Festival on Sunday.

Tickets are required for the celebrations, with children under 16 free when accompanied by a paying adult.

It promises electrifying Bollywood beats, non-stop dancing and children's entertainment.

The venue will then stage an over 18s event later the same day.

The ticketed Bollywood style celebration takes place between 15:00 and 21:00.

The Trafford Centre in Manchester will host the Rain Dance Colour Festival Elements on Saturday 14 March.

You can run, dance and laugh your way through a blast of colour at the ticketed event between 12:30 and 18:30.

The Fylde Coast Hindu Society is holding a free celebration in Blackpool's Stanley Park on Sunday.

Hundreds are expected at the community event, which runs from 12:00 until 15:00.

The Hindu Society at the University of Lancashire is putting on the Holi Fest 2026 at 53 Degree in Preston.

The ticketed event starts at 17:30 and runs until 21:30.

The outdoor Liverpool Holi Festival takes place from 12:00 until 19:00 at Boxpark with non-stop Bollywood and powerful dhol rhythms along with vibrant colours and food.

The ticketed festival is for over 18s only.

The Big Hit is staging the All White Grand Holi Carnival which promises colours, live music, culture, food and unforgettable energy at Wav Liverpool on Saturday.

The line-up for the ticketed event, which is open to anyone over the age of 10, includes DJ Lera Nova.

The fun starts from 12:00.

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