Thank you for lighting up the night with us before! We’d love for you to join us again for another unforgettable Night of Neon, and as a thank you for your previous support, we're giving you an exclusive 30% off your registration for 2027.
To mark World Cancer Day 2027, we’re inviting you to join us at our Night of Neon walk on Saturday 6 February 2027. Hundreds of glowing walkers will assemble in support of The Christie Charity at the home of the Night of Neon, the iconic Piazza at MediaCityUK, for an unforgettable 5K neon-lit adventure around Salford Quays.
Whether you walk, dance, or stride with purpose, every glowing step you take helps make a real difference.
Date
Saturday 6 February 2027
Time
6:30pm
Location
Piazza at MediaCityUK, Salford, M50 2EQ
Registration fee
Special offer for past participants
Adult - £10.50
Child - £7
Family - £31.50
Team - £45.50
Child under 3 - Free
Fundraising target
£50
Family-friendly event?
Yes
Get loud, get bright, and light up the night for The Christie!
No outfit is too bright, too sparkly, or too extra — this is your moment to go full neon! Dress to dazzle and join the fun as we create a river of colour through the Quays.
Enjoy a fantastic event atmosphere with:
Live music and street performers
Neon face painting and glow-up stations
Dazzling photo moments
Why join Team Christie?
By signing up, you’ll get:
A free Night of Neon t-shirt
A free #TeamChristie glow necklace
An exclusive Night of Neon medal at the finish
Personalised support from our amazing fundraising team
Every step you take helps provide world-class treatment, access to cutting-edge equipment, and groundbreaking research at The Christie.
Sign up for the Night of Neon
We'd love to welcome you back to the start line! Registrations are now open for the Night of Neon 2027! Sign up today to claim your 30% discount and shine bright with us.
While there’s no minimum fundraising requirement, we encourage participants to aim for £50 to help maximise the difference your walk can make.
The Night of Neon is a 5K walking event taking place on Saturday 6 February 2027. Join us for an evening of neon, music and glowing fun, all while raising vital funds for The Christie Charity to make a difference to cancer patients and their families.
The Night of Neon starts and finishes at the Piazza at MediaCityUK, Salford Quays (M50 3AZ). The 5K route will take participants around the surrounding areas of Salford Quays and MediaCityUK before returning to the event village.
Registration fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled and we are unable to arrange an alternative date. In this instance, you can request a refund or choose to donate your registration fee to The Christie Charity.
Your registration fee includes a free Night of Neon T-shirt, a glow wristband and an exclusive Night of Neon finisher medal.
We encourage all participants to aim to raise £50 in sponsorship to help provide world-class treatment, access to cutting-edge equipment, and groundbreaking research at The Christie. Every donation makes a difference!
If you need fundraising materials, ideas or advice, please get in touch with our events team at events@christies.org. We're always happy to help.
You'll receive your registration confirmation email within 24 hours of signing up.
Event packs will be posted from December onwards, with packs sent weekly via second-class post. Please allow up to 2 weeks for your pack to arrive.
If your pack hasn't arrived within 2 weeks of registering, please contact events@christies.org and we'll arrange for a replacement to be sent.
On the day registration will be available from 6:30pm, provided the event hasn't reached maximum capacity beforehand. We recommend registering in advance to secure your place.
We're sorry to hear you can no longer join us! Please email events@christies.org with your name and address so we can withdraw your registration and update your details.
Alternatively, you can call us on 0161 446 3400.
Night of Neon is a walking event, so we kindly ask all participants to walk rather than run. Take the route at your own pace and enjoy the atmosphere along the way!
Night of Neon is suitable for all ages. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times throughout the event.
No, Night of Neon is not a timed event. It's all about enjoying the experience, having fun and raising money for a great cause.
Yes, first aid provision will be available at the event. We also ask all participants to complete the emergency contact details on the back of their walker number before taking part.
There are several parking options close to the event start and finish at MediaCityUK.
The closest option is Quayside MediaCityUK multi-storey car park (postcode M50 3AH), located opposite The Lowry. Another option is The Pitch car park at MediaCityUK (postcode M50 2EQ).
Please check parking charges and availability before travelling, and allow extra time to park and walk to the event village. Parking is managed independently of The Christie Charity.
MediaCityUK is easily accessible by the Metrolink tram from Manchester city centre and surrounding areas.
You can use the Eccles line and the MediaCityUK line:
MediaCityUK tram stop: Alight here for the closest access to the event start and finish.
Harbour City tram stop: Also on the Eccles line, approximately a 10-minute walk from the event site.
Tram journeys from Manchester city centre typically take around 15 minutes, although journey times may vary. Please check the Transport for Greater Manchester website for the latest routes and timetables before travelling.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Night of Neon but must be kept on a lead at all times. Please be considerate of other participants and ensure your dog is comfortable in a busy event environment.
To help reduce our carbon footprint and limit plastic waste, we won't provide a bottle of water for every participant. A limited number of bottles will be available, but we encourage everyone to bring a reusable water bottle from home.
