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The Pink Picnic is back! Celebrate equality, inclusion, and pride with Salford Pride on June 13 at Greater Manchester's biggest volunteer-led pride.
Damnation returns for 2026, on the 7th and 8th of November 2026 at the BEC Arena, Manchester. Tickets on sale now!
Manchester Village Pride 2026: Four days, three stages, one Village. Bank Holiday takeover celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in the heart of Manchester.
2 bounce giants collide at the legendary Bowlers Exhibition Centre.
Faithless bring their live show to Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Friday 3rd July!
Craig David Presents: TS5 lands at Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Saturday 4th July 2026, as part of the Barton LIVE summer series.
The Brit Fest Cheshire is a family-friendly weekend packed with the best of British music and entertainment!
We are incredibly excited to announce the lineup for Teletech Festival 2026. This will be an 18 hour extravaganza of all things Teletech.
2026 brings the sixth instalment of Craic by the Creek. The Greatest Festival of Irish and Country Music.
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.
Fields Of Gold Summer Festival 2026 is a two-day music festival taking place in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Manchester.
The North West's ultimate 80s, 90s, and 00s music festival returns to Manchester Rugby Club on Saturday 11th July for another unmissable extravaganza!
A 3 day Brutal Death Metal, Grind & Slam festival Featuring massive international bands and underground UK talent By the scene, for the scene
Roe Green cricket Club festival returns Sat 22nd Aug 2026 Raising funds for Roe Green Cricket Club, profits towards club improvement
We return to the lushous green fields of Styal for another beautiful experience amongst friends, listening to the very best house music.
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..
Heyside Cricket Club Festival returns for it's 6th year on Sat 12th Sept 2026
We bring the Love to be... vibes to Cheshire's flagship house & Disco festival! A full stage takeover with international artists!
All Day Indie Outdoor Festival, Freight Island Manchester A massive allday throwback party celebrating the soundtrack of your youth.
Saddle up cowboys & cowgirls we're riding back into Manchester in July 2026 for our OUTDOOR OPEN AIR day party!
Pop Republic Fest lands at Freight Island with world-renowned pop stars, iconic anthems, huge sing-alongs and ultimate day party vibes.
R&B Lovers to Manchester this August for a HUGE Summer Weekender at the amazing Freight Island! This event will sell out in advance!
Ah, Manchester! It's the capital of the north, the mother of the Madchester scene, and home to some of the greatest bands, rappers, singers, and artists on the planet. Why wouldn’t you want to check out a few festivals in Manchester?
Whether you want to lose yourself in performances by the world’s biggest artists or discover your favourite new local artist in a legendary local venue, there are plenty of Manchester festivals to satisfy your needs.
For example, there’s Parklife, the electronic, hip hop, indie, grime, and dance festival that holds 82,500 people per day in Heaton Park. On the other end of the scale, Manchester Psych Fest is a multi-genre festival that showcases atypical indie artists across some of the city’s most loved venues. Or check out Format Manchester for something different.
With music as a huge part of Manchester’s DNA, there’s no better city to experience live music in. Check out some Manchester festivals now to find your new fave festival.
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