Monster Invasion: Return of the Monsters

Name: Monster Invasion: Return of the Monsters
Start: 2019-10-26T10:00:00
End: 2019-10-27T18:00:00
Location: Exchange Square

Sarah Gaffney-Lang, Families Editor Last Updated 16 October 2019

An inflatable monster shown on a roof as part of Monster Invasion: return of the monsters

Monster Invasion: Return of the Monsters at Exchange Square, 26 — 27 October 2019 Entrance is free — Visit now

This Halloween look up, look out, beware! Monster Invasion: Return of the Monsters will return to Manchester city centre. The giant inflatable monsters are back and multiplying… Take your family on this unique public art trail around the city’s landmarks and buildings.

Discover the monster invasion at Manchester Arndale, Selfridges, House of Fraser, The Printworks, Depot at Mayfield, Royal Exchange, Spinningfields, Piccadilly Place, INNSIDE by Melia and Native at Ducie Street Warehouse.

Get your family in a selfie with the monsters and share them using #MCRMonsters.

Monster Invasion: Return of the Monsters at Exchange Square, 26 — 27 October 2019 Entrance is free Visit now

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