Most Popular Festivals in Manchester
Sat 25 Jul - Sat 5 Sep 2026
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....
AllDay Musicals
Saturday 18 July 2026
MANCHESTER Musical Lovers... this is your moment... Get ready to SING. DANCE. SHOUT And Take centre Stage......
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...
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...
SeekOut Arts & Music Festival
Friday 24 July 2026
SeekOut is a family friendly arts and music micro festival taking place in the beautiful woodland of Gisburn Forest....
Country Club
Saturday 25 July - Saturday 5 September 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...
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....
Party On A Pitch
Sunday 26 July 2026
The UK's biggest tribute bands take the stage for a day of legendary performances. From classic rock to pop icons - relive the greatest hits live....
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...
Styal Craft Beer Fest 2026
Friday 31 July - Saturday 1 August 2026
Two days of artisan brews, street food, and live entertainment. Discover independent breweries and enjoy the ultimate summer beer experience....
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....
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. ...
Brookfest 2026
Saturday 8 August 2026
Blackbrook Rugby Club's annual Music Festival showcasing a number of the local area's top musical talent...
Norden Cricket Club Festival 2026
Saturday 15 August 2026
Norden Cricket Club Festival 2026 is back after last years sell out event. Early Bird ticket sales are now ON SALE ...
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...
Magic of Thailand Festival - Manchester
Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 August 2026
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Platt Fields Park is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, previously known as Manchester Thai Festival. Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your famil...
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. ...
Manchester Village Pride 2026
Friday 28 - Monday 31 August 2026
Manchester Village Pride 2026: Four days, three stages, one Village. Bank Holiday takeover celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in the heart of Manchester....
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. ...
Westhoughton Cricket Club Festival 2026
Saturday 5 September 2026
We are delighted to announce the very first Westhoughton Cricket Club Festival Sat 5th September 2026Early Bird tickets are on sale NOW ...
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....
Rong Indoor Festival
Saturday 3 October 2026
Celebrating their 15th year, the huge trance festival returns in 2025. ...
Beyond The Music
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...
