Most Popular Festivals in Manchester
Manchester Holi 2026
Saturday 7 March 2026
Manchester's ONLY Weather-Proof Holi Party Join the Tribe at Bee Noir for high-energy Bolly-Tech with DJ Trux. Indoor vibes & 100% energy. Get in...
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...
Sidewinder Festival
Saturday 21 March 2026
Sidewinder Festival brings the best in UK Garage, RnB and Old Skool music with stacked lineups, huge crowds and pure rave energy....
UKG Day Party
Saturday 21 - Saturday 28 March 2026
A huge Indoor Garage Festival with 6 hours of Oldskool garage anthems from a Secret Headliner + Artful Dodger + MC DT + Monsta Boy + more ...
Goremageddon 2026
Saturday 21 - Sunday 22 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
With performances from Olivia Dean, FLO & Tiwa Savage, the MOBO Awards are coming to Manchester for the very first time! Hosted by global icon Eve and broadcaster Eddie Kadi, Europe's biggest and most influential celebration of Black musi...
Spotland Live - Festival
Saturday 28 March 2026
March 28th 2026 at Spotland Bridge Mill.18 artists, all genres, DJs, street food & a big finale. Grass roots, local & loud....
National Concert Band Festival
Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 April 2026
The National Concert Band Festival is the largest, most active festival for musicians who play in wind bands & big bands in the UK. The organisation aims to provide unique performing opportunities in a friendly, welcoming and musically e...
The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience + Friends
Saturday 18 April 2026
The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience comes to Heywood bringing with him some incredible support acts to get the party started with his outdoor festival show...
Seed Sounds Weekender
Friday 24 - Sunday 26 April 2026
Seed Sounds Weekender: April 2026. Free gigs in pubs & bars nationwide. Celebrate new music where it begins....
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...
Outwards
Saturday 2 May 2026
A new gathering for electronic music culture. Past. Present. Future. // Tickets on sale Thursday 26th February at 10am....
Sounds From The Other City 2026
Sunday 3 May 2026
Salford's annual festival of new music and art - uniting some of the UK's finest independent promoters and selectors for 20 years....
Playing the field 2026
Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 May 2026
Playing the Field Festival 2026SouthamptonSaturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May 2026...
Frame Works 2026
Saturday 30 May 2026
We are back for the third year running, presenting the cream of the UK scene in one single day....
No Art Manchester Open Air
Saturday 30 May 2026
After a four-year hiatus, No Art take over Manchester with with a special Open Air event....
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...
Bad Dreams Festival
Saturday 13 June 2026
Now Wave presents a two all-dayer events at New Century, Manchester taking place on May Bank Holiday weekend. Friday May 24th:Crumb + Babe Rainbow + Ducks LTD + more tba. Monday May 27th:Bodega + Model/Actriz + Maruja + Panic Shack. ...
PubLIFE26
Saturday 13 June 2026
Join us for PUBLIFE 2026. After a fantastic second year in 2025, PUBLIFE returns for what is sure to be Greater Manchester's best family festival....
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....
WN7 Fest - Leigh Miners
Saturday 13 June 2026
Sell out Family Friendly Festival Fun Fair, Kids Entertainment, Live Acts & DJs, Food Stalls, Glitter, Braid Bars and much more...
Could Be Real Tribute Festival
Friday 19 June 2026
Touring the UK, the Could Be Real Tribute Festival stops at the stunning grounds of Walton Hall & Gardens with some of the very best tribute artists in the country. ...
Country Music Live
Sunday 21 June 2026
Dust off your boots and shine up those belt buckles! This one-day Country extravaganza promises unforgettable live music from the hottest acts including Nathan Carter, Kezia Gill, Ward Thomas, Janet Devlin, Harleymoon Kemp, Sam Palladio, ...
Outbreak Fest
Saturday 27 - 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....
Electric Heart Festival
Sunday 5 July 2026
Electric Heart Festival lands in Manchester on Sunday 5th July 2026, bringing a brand-new indie festival to the city for one unforgettable summer day. Taking over Barton Aerodrome, turning an iconic open-air runway into the city's new indie...
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....
Fields Of Gold Summer Festival 2026
Friday 17 - Saturday 18 July 2026
Fields Of Gold Summer Festival 2026 is a two-day music festival taking place in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Manchester....
Wigan St.Cuthberts Music Festival
Saturday 18 July 2026
family-friendly music festival organised by the WN7 FEST team, bringing a huge day of live music, entertainment, food and fun to Wigan St. Cuthberts...
