Roller-skating is back and bigger than ever. This summer, Starbucks is inviting fans to lace up and roll into the season, making the most of longer summer days with the Starbucks® Roller Rink, bringing electric vibes to London and Manchester for the ultimate summer weekend activity.
Coming to the Southbank Centre, London from 11–13 July 2025 and Cathedral Gardens, Manchester from 1–3 August 2025, Starbucks is hosting a vibrant, open-air roller-skating pop-up where fans can hit the rink for a 45-minute session, driven by feel-good tunes and new and iconic Starbucks summer Beverages. With live sets from trending, up-and-coming DJs, including headline act Mercedes Benson, alongside DJ R-LO and DeeJay Raymond, the rink is a must-visit weekend event this summer.
To complement the experience, Starbucks will also be serving ice-cold drinks all day, including the brand-new Melon Pearl Starbucks Refresha® drink* that launched this summer, as well the classic Caramel Frappuccino® blended beverage and Caramel Cream Frappuccino® blended beverage, fan-favourites every sunshine season.
Guests can also capture memories at the free photobooth to post on social media, while Starbucks® Rewards members can try their luck at the claw machine to win exclusive summer merch designed by Gavin Connell, an emerging artist with a vibrant, character-driven style inspired by vintage comics. He has worked with the likes of Lazy Oaf, Nike and Vans.
Guests can secure tickets online here by paying a £5 deposit, which will be fully refunded upon check in, but they’ll need to act fast before they sell out!
There will also be a limited number of walk-in spots available for spontaneous skaters and the rink will even have weatherproofing in place so guests can get their skates on come rain or shine.
Here is how fans can get involved, full event details below:
What:
- Starbucks® Roller Rink Pop-Up
When:
- London:
- Friday 11 July – Sunday 13 July, 11AM – 7:30PM (last skate session from 6:15-7:00PM)
- Manchester:
- Friday 1 August – Sunday 3 August, 11AM – 7:30PM (last skate session from 6:15-7:00PM)
Where:
- London, Builders Yard, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX
- Manchester, Cathedral Gardens, Corporation Street, M4 3BG
Entry:
- Free (£5 deposit required upon booking, to be refunded upon check-in) – Tickets available via the link here. Limited walk-in spaces available on the day, maximum booking of 4 tickets per person.
Skating and Access:
- 60-minute experience includes 45 minutes on the rink, with time for skate hire and returns
- Skate sessions are for guests aged 16+ only (under 16s may attend the event and enjoy all other exciting elements it has to offer. Adult supervision is advised)
- All guests must sign a digital waver before entering the rink (available online or on-site and must be signed before entry)
- Skate sizes (UK 3-13) and safety gear (knee, elbow and wrist pads, and helmets) available free of charge Guests are welcome to bring their own skates but must still book a ticket to access the rink.
- Complimentary lockers will be available for guests to keep their belongings safe while skating.
- Photobooth to capture the moment with free images for attendees to take memories home
- Wardens will be on hand to support new or inexperienced skaters
- Claw Machine access is for Starbucks® Rewards Members only. For those who are not yet Starbucks® Rewards members and don’t want to miss out, simply download the Starbucks® UK app today and sign up! Ts&Cs apply. You must be 18 or over to sign up to Starbucks® Rewards.
All tickets are subject to a £5 deposit which will be taken at the time of booking and fully refunded upon check-in at the event.
Beverages on offer:
Melon Pearl Starbucks Refresha® Drink: A melon flavour Starbucks Refresha® Drink base poured over ice and combined with juicy pops of melon flavour pearls that burst in your mouth – a delicious hit for Summer! *Caution: Potential choking hazard – not suitable for young children.
Caramel Frappuccino® blended beverage: Starbucks most iconic Frappuccino® blended beverage flavour! A coffee or crème base is blended with caramel flavour syrup, milk and ice. The fan-favourite is then topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle.
