MUSIC FESTIVALS IN MANCHESTER
MUSIC FESTIVALS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Music Festivals in Manchester
Sat 25 Jul - Sat 5 Sep 2026
Moovin Festival
Friday 12 - Sunday 14 June 2026
Big names, booming basslines, boutique festival in a bull field... it can only mean one thing... Moovin Festival is back and promises to get you dancing to a music lover's mix of bass, funk, soul, reggae, house and d&b until the cows com...
This Is Bounce UK x Corruption Bounce
Saturday 13 June 2026
2 bounce giants collide at the legendary Bowlers Exhibition Centre. 'A fully themed rave where music, visuals and energy collide' ...
A Music Festival in Aid of The Christie Charity
Saturday 13 June 2026
The first ever Chay and Friends Presents! ' A music festival in aid of The Christie Charity' at Band on the Wall! Presenting six acts and nine DJs, featuring the legendary Clint Boon, colleagues from The Christie Hospital Choir, a sel...
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....
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. ...
Góbéfest
Friday 19 - Sunday 21 June 2026
Gobefest was established in 2017 to celebrate the little-known culture and traditions of the Szekler people - a group of ethnic Hungarians living in Transylvania, which is part of Romania. A Gobe is a friendly word for a 'crafty Szekely'. W...
Parklife Festival
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 June 2026
Parklife 2026 sees the Manchester festival return to the city's Heaton Park for a weekend alongside some of dance and alternative music's foremost names. 2026 Line-up includes: Calvin HarrisSammy VirjiSkeptaZara LarssonChris StussyJosh B...
Daresbury Festival
Saturday 20 June 2026
A day of House, Disco and happiness at the brand new Daresbury Festival taking place a mile down the road from Daresbury, at the picturesque settings of Walton Hall in Cheshire. - A Boutique Festival set in the grounds of Walton Hall. -...
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....
Summer Shutdown
Saturday 4 July 2026
Get ready to turn up the heat this summer as Elevate presents SUMMER SHUTDOWN - the ultimate open-air day party bringing pure vibes to Manchester.....
Only Bounce 'day & night'
Saturday 4 July 2026
Join us for an outdoor/indoor day/night 12 hour rave bringing you nothing but the best classic & new bounce LOCATION TBA...
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...
Taste Of Thailand Music And Food Festival
Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 July 2026
A weekend of live entertainment, Thai boxing demonstrations, Food stalls, Thai beer and drinks, relaxing Thai massage and fun for all the family....
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...
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...
NÃCTILEX Festival
Saturday 25 July 2026
Join us as we make our return to Bee Noir for our one year anniversary festival This time for a full outdoor and indoor takeover from 6pm until 4am....
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...
North West music fest 2026 @ Robin Hood
Saturday 1 August 2026
WE ARE BACK HOME Back where it all began... The Robin Hood, Leigh North West Music Fest returns on 1st August 2026 and we cannot wai...
True Pride
Saturday 1 August 2026
The first queer curated True Pride Queer Arts festival, featuring The Irrepressibles, The Hidden Cameras, Planningtorock, jasmine.4.t and more....
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. ...
R&B Lovers Outdoor Festival
Saturday 8 - Sunday 9 August 2026
Get ready for a massive Summer Outdoor 90s & 00s R&B Festival with DJs spinning 8 hours of Old School 90s & 00's RnB Anthems, alongside live performers and hosts. Expect to hear music from: DESTINY'S CHILD / ASHANTI / JA RULE / USHER / LUD...
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...
