Northern Snow Show 2026: Free weekend event on real snow at The Snow Centre Manchester

# What the Northern Snow Show is

Northern Snow is the UK's consumer snowsports show held on real snow. The 2026 edition runs across the weekend of Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October at The Snow Centre Manchester (formerly Chill Factore). The show brings together snowsports brands, athlete appearances, live demos, coaching, talks and entertainment on indoor snow.

# When and where

• Dates: Saturday 3 October and Sunday 4 October 2026.

# Entry, tickets and what costs extra

General entry is free — you can turn up without a ticket. However, some on-snow elements require separate booking and payment:

• Premium tickets and lift passes for time on the slope are sold separately.
• Specific sessions, such as the Kirsty Muir Jib Park session, require prior booking.

If you plan to take part in coached sessions or use lift passes, check Northern Snow's event details and booking pages before you go.

# Who's appearing

Confirmed athlete appearances and activities across the weekend:

• Kirsty Muir: two-time Olympian and Crystal Globe winner. Appears on Saturday for a fireside chat and a special Jib Park session.
• Dave Ryding: five-time Olympian and World Cup winner. Makes a fireside chat appearance and runs coaching sessions on Sunday.
• Menna Fitzpatrick: Britain's decorated Paralympian. Scheduled for a fireside chat on Sunday.
• Jamie Nicholls: participating in fireside chats, coaching and Jib Park action over the weekend.
• Weekend Skier: hosting talks and conversations throughout the show.

# On-snow activities and exhibitors

Expect a mix of hands-on and spectator activities:

• 60+ brands showing latest skis, boards and kit, with equipment available to view and test on real snow.
• Equipment demos run by brands across both days.
• JibWorx Jib Park for freestyle features and athlete sessions.
• Coaching sessions led by athletes and instructors (some require booking and payment).
• Equipment maintenance and service sessions to learn basic tuning and care.
• Live entertainment and talks across the venue.

# Practical planning tips

• If you want to try kit on snow, reserve premium slots or coaching sessions in advance — these sell out or require lift passes.

• Arrive early on Saturday if you want to watch athlete talks or access limited coaching sessions.

# Quick FAQs

• Is the show free? Yes, general entry is free and no ticket is required for access to the event space. Paid options exist for on-snow time and premium sessions.
• Where is it held? The Snow Centre Manchester, Trafford Park, M41 7JA.
• Can you try skis and snowboards? Yes — brands run equipment demos on real snow.
• Which athletes are attending? Kirsty Muir, Dave Ryding, Menna Fitzpatrick and Jamie Nicholls are confirmed.

Show concentrates the early-season energy of snowsports into a single weekend on real snow. If you want to see new kit, catch athlete talks or try on-snow sessions, check the show's booking pages for paid sessions before you travel.