Festivals

Dragon Boat Festivals

Every year, Race The Dragon brings together communities, charities, teams and thrill-seekers for unforgettable dragon boat festivals – celebrating teamwork, competition and fun on the water.

Whether you’re here to race, to cheer, or to support a good cause, dragon boat festivals offer something for everyone. These flagship events showcase thrilling racing action, live entertainment, food and drink, community spirit, and opportunities to make a real impact

Be part of the excitement

Are you a team looking to race? Or a charity seeking fundraising opportunities? A business wanting to support a future festival? Find out how your organisation can benefit from being involved or racing in a dragon boat festival. Contact us today to discuss!

Manchester Dragon Boat Festival

The Manchester Dragon Boat Festival draws teams and paddlers from across the region for a day of high-energy racing and celebration. Expect competitive heats, spectator zones, charity challenges and a vibrant riverside atmosphere.

Saturday 12th September 2026

The Manchester Dragon Boat Festival is coming to Sale Water Park. Team spaces are limited, so register your team today! Find out more…

Bradford Dragon Boat Festival

The Bradford Dragon Boat Festival combines top-tier racing with community engagement and family-friendly activities. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the waterways, this event brings together local organisations, sponsors and paddlers for an inspiring day on the water.

Friday 3rd July – Sunday 5th July 2026

We are pleased to announce that this year’s festival is now open for you to register a team! Here are all the details and booking links…

Event Equipment

We provide a large and quite diverse range of event infra-structure, which can be utilised in conjunction with dragon boat events.

Latest Case Studies

As much as we love to talk about ourselves, we've got a couple of case studies that showcase our amazing results for us.

Would you like to Race the Dragon?

Whether you’re looking for a team building exercise, a corporate networking opportunity, or have a particular event in mind contact us today to find out more.