Most Popular Festivals in Manchester
Hits Radio Live
Friday 21 - Saturday 22 November 2025
Hits Radio is the only radio station to bring the biggest stars on stage for one amazing night of live music. Hits Radio Live is the pop party of the year with an exclusive line-up you don't want to miss! A HUGE night of unmissable perfo...
Louder Than War Live - Sea Power + more
Saturday 14 March 2026
John Robb's music and culture website Louder Than War launch its own festival in 2026. Based in Manchester, the debut event will be headlined by the great Sea Power and a full bill of bands will be announced soon over three stages at Manch...
Manchester Folk Festival - Festival Pass
Thursday 19 March 2026
Manchester Folk Festival is an urban multi-venue festival based in Manchester's Northern Quarter. The festival takes place in March and brings together a diverse range of artists who represent the broad definition of contemporary folk mu...
Goremageddon 2026
Saturday 21 March 2026
A 1 day Goregrind & Grindcore festival in ManchesterFeaturing international bands and underground UK talentBy the scene, for the scene...
MOBO Awards
Thursday 26 March 2026
The MOBO Awards are coming to Manchester for the very first time! Europe's biggest and most influential celebration of Black music and culture will take over Co-op Live for an unforgettable night of electrifying performances, powerful tribu...
Manchester Forever
Saturday 2 May 2026
The biggest celebration of the 90's Manchester Rave Scene, a Bank Holiday recreation of the biggest and most authentic 10-hour Manchester rave reunion in history! Spanning four arenas and a full 90s fairground experience, it will feature 60...
Playing the field 2026
Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 May 2026
Playing the Field Festival 2026SouthamptonSaturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May 2026...
North West Calling
Saturday 6 June 2026
All-day punk festival, North West Calling, is back and features another riotous line-up. 2026 Lineup - The Exploited, UK Subs, GBH, Peter & The Test Tube Babies, Subhumans, Gimp Fist, The Meffs, Dirt Box Disco, Riskee & The Ridicule, Red...
Moovin Festival 2026
Friday 12 - Sunday 14 June 2026
Moovin Festival is back for 2026 and promises to get you dancing to a mix of bass, funk, soul, reggae, house & d&b until the cows come home...
The Pink Picnic 2026
Saturday 13 June 2026
The Pink Picnic is back Celebrate equality, inclusion, and pride with Salford Pride on June 13 at Greater Manchester's biggest volunteer-led pride....
Outbreak Fest
Sunday 28 June 2026
Finding its roots in hardcore and punk, Manchester's three day Outbreak Fest has built a major platform to the UK's consistently thriving counterculture, while also providing a rite of passage for major touring acts across the world such as...
The Brit Fest
Thursday 2 - Sunday 5 July 2026
A celebration of all things British; music, culture, cars, food, drink, sport, entertainment and more... Prepare to be blown away by an incredible lineup of top-notch British musicians and bands. From iconic anthems to chart-topping pop hit...
Tributes on the Hill 2026
Thursday 2 - Sunday 5 July 2026
The award winning 4 day family friendly (and dogs) festival, set in the beautiful scenic location on the Sandstone trail close to Frodsham, Cheshire....
Hits On The Pitch 2026
Saturday 11 July 2026
The North West's ultimate 80s, 90s, and 00s music festival returns to Stockport Rugby Club on Saturday 11th July for another unmissable extravaganza...
Craic by the Creek 2026
Friday 17 - Sunday 19 July 2026
2026 brings the sixth instalment of Craic by the Creek. The Greatest Festival of Irish and Country Music....
Offal Fest 2026
Friday 24 - Sunday 26 July 2026
Lineup announcements coming soon... Moving to The Bread Shed on Oxford Road - July 24 - 26 2026...
Country Club
Saturday 25 July 2026
Saddle up cowboys & cowgirls the UK's first ever country music day party is riding into town for the ultimate hoedown. Expect Non-stop country music hits all night long, rodeo bull, line dancing, cowboy & cowgirl hat giveaways, red solo cup...
Newton Music Festival
Saturday 1 August 2026
Newton Music Festival is taking place in conjunction with Newton Town show. Starring: THE K'S - Local band making waves in the music world with their debut album taking the number 3 slot in the chart. THE LOTTERY WINNERS. THE ROLLING PEOPL...
Teletech Festival
Saturday 1 August 2026
Teletech techno festival returns to its home city of Manchester for a fifth time in 2026. Line-up to be announced. ...
Cheshire Fest 2026
Saturday 1 August 2026
Cheshire's No.1 premium boutique festival nestled in the lush green countryside at Capesthorne Hall....
Firevolt Rock Festival
Thursday 6 August 2026
Formally FIRESTORM Festival, Manchester's Best Camping Rock Fest, bringing you the best rock bands on 2 stages over 3 days on a picturesque farm through Etherow Country Park. ...
Infest
Friday 21 August 2026
After 24 great live (+1 hybrid) years in Bradford, InFest moves to Manchester for 2025 with a weekend of EBM, Industrial, synthpop, noise, darkwave and post-punk from: Friday -Eisfabrik // Auger // Harpy // William Bleak // Junkie Kut // Pe...
Creamfields
Thursday 27 - Sunday 30 August 2026
The world's leading electronic music festival is back in Daresbury, Cheshire. ...
Creamfields 2026 - 2 Day Non (Fri/Sat) - Gold
Friday 28 - Saturday 29 August 2026
Creamfields is strictly an 18's and over event, and we will be operating a strict Challenge 21 policy at the entrances. Valid photo ID required...
Creamfields 2026 - Friday Day - Gold
Friday 28 August 2026
Creamfields is strictly an 18's and over event, and we will be operating a strict Challenge 21 policy at the entrances. Valid photo ID required...
Creamfields 2026 - Friday Day - Standard
Friday 28 August 2026
Creamfields is strictly an 18's and over event, and we will be operating a strict Challenge 21 policy at the entrances. Valid photo ID required...
Creamfields 2026 - 2 Day Non (Sat/Sun) - Gold
Saturday 29 - Sunday 30 August 2026
Creamfields is strictly an 18's and over event, and we will be operating a strict Challenge 21 policy at the entrances. Valid photo ID required...
Creamfields 2026 - Saturday Day - Standard
Saturday 29 August 2026
Creamfields is strictly an 18's and over event, and we will be operating a strict Challenge 21 policy at the entrances. Valid photo ID required...
Creamfields 2026 - Saturday Day - Gold
Saturday 29 August 2026
Creamfields is strictly an 18's and over event, and we will be operating a strict Challenge 21 policy at the entrances. Valid photo ID required...
Creamfields 2026 - Sunday Day - Standard
Sunday 30 August 2026
Creamfields is strictly an 18's and over event, and we will be operating a strict Challenge 21 policy at the entrances. Valid photo ID required...
Creamfields 2026 - Sunday Day - Gold
Sunday 30 August 2026
Creamfields is strictly an 18's and over event, and we will be operating a strict Challenge 21 policy at the entrances. Valid photo ID required...
Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival
Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 September 2026
Fuel your thoughts and find your sanctuary this summer at the UK's biggest space dedicated to feeding both body and mind. Spawned from Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast, which sees the London born broadcaster talk to incredible peopl...
Manchester Psych Fest
Saturday 5 September 2026
Multi-venue festival at O2 Ritz, Manchester Albert Hall, Gorilla, CANVAS, YES and Deaf Institute. Ticket gains access to all venues. Venue capacities are based on first come first serve so please arrive early for specific acts. ...
MCR ROCKS Family Festival
Saturday 26 September 2026
MCR Rocks Family Festival returns to Salford Live tributes, family fun, food & bars, plus a DJ battle with Bez vs Clint Boon. Don't miss it....
