MUSIC FESTIVALS IN MANCHESTER
MUSIC FESTIVALS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Music Festivals in Manchester
Sat 25 Jul - Sat 5 Sep 2026
SeekOut Arts & Music Festival
Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 July 2026
SeekOut is a family friendly arts and music micro festival taking place in the beautiful woodland of Gisburn Forest....
The House & Vocal Disco Festival
Saturday 25 July 2026
We return to the lushous green fields of Styal for another beautiful experience amongst friends, listening to the very best house music....
RADAR Festival
Friday 31 July - Sunday 2 August 2026
A progressive rock and metal festival headlined in 2025 by Carpenter Brut + Bob Vylan + Underoath....
RADAR Festival
Friday 31 July - Sunday 2 August 2026
The progressive rock and metal festival is back with a stella line-up: FRIDAY 31 JULY -THY ART IS MURDER +CHELSEA GRIN +SIKTH +VIANOVA + GRAPHIC NATURE + PINTGLASS + GHOST IRIS + HACKTIVIST +CAGE FIGHT + CLT DRP + SIXTH WONDER + ROZEMARYS...
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. ...
Back By Dope Demand Festival
Saturday 1 August 2026
BBDD Festival heads back to six trees, huge line up, big transformations and a full day of raving ...
Hillside Festival 2026
Saturday 1 August 2026
Hillside 2026 - get ready for some big fun We're proud to welcome Inner City and FLETCH to this year's edition...
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. ...
Out There .
Saturday 15 August 2026
The very best of oldskool dance music. With an incredible line up of top DJs...
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...
Cheshire Fest 2026 Live at Tatton Park
Saturday 22 August 2026
Cheshire Fest heads to Tatton Park on 22nd August from 12 - 11pm. Live acts, DJs, street food, bars & VIP areas. A full-day peak summer experience....
Donkey fest
Saturday 22 August 2026
Get ready to dive into the vibrant festival vibes of donkey fest. Join the donkey for a day full of fun, music and communitity spirit....
Slug Fest 2026
Saturday 22 August 2026
A third edition of a multi-genre indoor festival, showcasing the best upcoming local talent in a brand new event space...
Creamfields
Thursday 27 - Sunday 30 August 2026
The world's leading electronic music festival is back in Daresbury, Cheshire. Friday: Disclosure (Live) [UK Exclusive] + Carl Cox + Chris Stussy. Saturday: Calvin Harris + Martin Garrix + Underworld (Live) + Armin van Buuren + Amelie ...
Creamfields
Friday 28 - Sunday 30 August 2026
The world's leading electronic music festival is back in Daresbury, Cheshire. ...
Fields Of Gold Festival 2026
Friday 4 - Saturday 5 September 2026
Fields Of Gold Festival 2026 is a two-day music festival taking place in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Manchester....
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. ...
Beyond The Music 2026
Wednesday 7 - Friday 9 October 2026
Manchester's global music conference and showcase festival. Building a fairer future for artists and delegates. Join the revolution....
SOS Weekender 2026
Friday 9 October 2026
3 day music event with 19 DJs playing the very best in Soul, R&B, Neo Soul & Funk with a touch of Soulful House, Jazz Funk and Reggae...
SOS Weekender 2026
Saturday 10 October 2026
3 day music event with 19 DJs playing the very best in Soul, R&B, Neo Soul & Funk with a touch of Soulful House, Jazz Funk and Reggae...
Damnation 2026
Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 November 2026
Damnation returns for 2026, on the 7th and 8th of November 2026 at the BEC Arena, Manchester....
Hits Radio Live
Saturday 21 November 2026
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! The 2025 show will see a huge ni...
C2C - Country To Country
Friday 12 - Sunday 14 March 2027
Country to Country, Europe's biggest country music festival has become a staple in the UK festival calendar and has brought country music to the masses, with tens of thousands of fans attending each year. The festival continuously hosts ...
