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Your GREAT BIG Family Day Out is Here! Get ready for a full day of family fun, feel good vibes, and unforgettable memories!
Fields Of Gold Festival 2026 is a two-day music festival taking place in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Manchester.
A full-spectrum carnival celebration of sound system culture featuring Afro B & Kojo Funds.. A multi-genre experience rooted in community and vibes
Roe Green cricket Club festival returns Sat 22nd Aug 2026 Raising funds for Roe Green Cricket Club, profits towards club improvement
Pop Republic Fest lands at Freight Island with world-renowned pop stars, iconic anthems, huge sing-alongs and ultimate day party vibes.
Saddle up cowboys & cowgirls we're riding back into Manchester for our OUTDOOR OPEN AIR day party!
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.
Take a trip down memory lane with us with the ultimate over 30s outdoor open air festival festival this August 2026 at Freight Island Manchester.
2027 brings the next instalment of Craic by the Creek - a fresh and unique festival celebration of Irish music, nestled in Greater Manchester.
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.
Monton Soul and Pop festival is the newest festival to hit the North West. appearing live on Stage will be Kenny Thomas, Odyssey, and Stax of Soul.
Heyside Cricket Club Festival returns for it's 6th year on Sat 12th Sept 2026
Homobloc 2026 Saturday 26th September
The UK's biggest Uk Garage, House, Bassline, Rnb, Bashment and Afro House music festival returns!
Crimson Air - our first-ever day-to-night Block Party.
Manchester the BIGGEST 90s Summer Outdoor Daytime Dance Festival is coming August
All Day Indie Outdoor Festival, Freight Island Manchester A massive allday throwback party celebrating the soundtrack of your youth.
Girls Night Out hits Freight Island! A huge lineup of world-class tributes to some of your favourite pop stars!
The Garden Rave is Back
Manchester Forever returns to Bowlers on Saturday 1st May 2027 - the ultimate 90's rave reunion. On sale this Friday at 9am!
Manchester's ultimate end-of-summer day party. R&B, Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, food, drinks, fairground rides & unforgettable energy
The Brit Fest returns for its fourth edition in Cheshire, combining iconic live music, great food, boutique camping and unforgettable summer memories
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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