A celebration of East Asian food & culture comes to Stockport next weekend

A huge celebration of East Asian culture and food comes to Stockport’s town centre this October.

The Stockport Moon Festival takes over the Merseyway Shopping Centre on Sat 11 Oct from 9am – 5pm (original date postponed due to weather), as organisers promise a day packed with food, family fun and cultural celebrations.

The Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is one of the most cherished celebrations across East and Southeast Asia. Celebrated on the full moon of the eighth lunar month, families traditionally reunite, share food and enjoy the beauty of lanterns and performances.

In Stockport, visitors will be able to enjoy over 35 market stalls selling everything from freshly cooked street food and sweet treats, including traditional mooncakes, to handmade crafts and gifts. Families can take part in creative workshops like lantern-making and crafting sessions, and visitors can even try their hand at learning Cantonese.

Merseyway will be decorated in the vibrant colours and symbols of the festival, and throughout the day, live music performances will bring the traditions of East Asia to the heart of the town.

For the past two years, Eat Good West has been proudly running the Asian Food Market in Stockport, connecting communities through authentic food and cultural experiences. The Moon Festival builds on this success, in partnership with Merseyway Shopping Centre, to create Stockport’s very own East Asian street food celebration.

Victoria Nichol, Merseyway Centre Manager, said: “We’re delighted to be hosting the Moon Festival at Merseyway! Events like this are a fantastic way to celebrate culture, bring people together and create something truly special at the heart of Stockport. We can’t wait to see families and visitors enjoying the food, performances and festivities throughout the day”.