Most Popular Festivals in Manchester
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...
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. ...
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. ...
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 ...
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. Friday: Disclosure (Live) [UK Exclusive] + Carl Cox + Chris Stussy. Saturday: Calvin Harris + Martin Garrix + Underworld (Live) + Armin van Buuren + Amelie ...
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....
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...
