Manchester Flower Festival 2026

‘Future Green Manchester‘ is a garden display at the 2026 Manchester Flower Festival which Groundwork were commissioned to design and install.

The innovative display has been thoughtfully designed with climate and nature at its heart. Bursting with native plants that support pollinators, alongside species selected for their resilience to climate change, the garden shows how urban spaces can adapt and thrive in a changing environment. It showcases how spaces such as Piccadilly Gardens can bring nature, green, community and colour to the city centre.

Vibrant and forward-thinking, Future Green Manchester offers a glimpse into the city’s green future. Ahead of the upcoming transformation of Piccadilly Gardens, festival visitors will have the opportunity to inform the work of lead designers, Planit, by sharing their thoughts on the types of green features and flowers they feel work well in city centre spaces like the Gardens.

More than a show garden, the display reflects Groundwork’s strong community focus. After the festival, the plants will be relocated to West Gorton, forming part of a new wildlife corridor through the Postcode Gardener project – bringing lasting environmental and social benefits to local residents.