Old Abbey Taphouse Fundraiser Festival

Old Abbey Taphouse Fundraising Weekend

24th - 26th August

Saturday 24th August

12pm - 4am

Metrodome 

Chunky

Kickin' Pigeon

Levi Love

Obeka

Fellowship (Live)

Avadrian Night

Kid Katharsis

Rory A Green

Loll The Poet

Deafhaüs

Semi Skimmed

K.Hole 

Hannah O'Gorman

Keltoi

teepee h

Babs

Snake Charmer & The Grasshopper (Dance Policy)

Sunday 25th August 

12pm - 4am

Marcus Nasty

FreeeQuency

Artist Lebo

Hazel Mak

Migraine Mowgli

Donnie Danko

Bdot

Chewy

Via Luna

BigGen

Bambeh

66Lenny

DanielSon

Rootz

DJ Lashimba

Bee Rosebud

Mamba.exe

Tommy Cross

Vice City Soundtrack

Crookes

Baby Blue

Miss Dee

Koolkid

Respect.Afrika

Kwexi

Toots

Master Ceo

Sowetoboy

Amahle

Terrie T

Monday 26th August - Family Day

12pm - 6pm

Rave Cadets - Family friendly rave for all ages

Music, live graffiti, entertainment, face painting, hair braiding, balloons, photo booth + more.

Once a derelict site, now known as a vibrant cultural hub-in-a-pub for the Hulme and Moss Side communities, Old Abbey Taphouse has stood for over 100 years. 

Following the announcement of the closure of our kitchen last month, we hope to raise £15,000 to convert our now unused kitchen space into a dedicated venue that can host gigs, club nights, community meetings, art programmes and talks, and secure the future of the pub throughout the winter months when our outdoor space is unusable.  

This bank holiday family-friendly festival will include an array of live music, DJs with some big headliners to be announced, food traders, market stall and more, with a creative input from promoters such as Earthly Pleasures, Nossa!, Steam Radio, Calm Sessions, Bangers & Mash, Breaking Bars, Raise The Bar, Seamus Presents, Step Ladder Records, Do It Ourselves and more. 

If you know the Taphouse, you know that our venue has a rich history as one of the most important establishments in the Manchester inner city area. 

In September 1953 it became the catalyst for the breaking of the UK ‘Colour Bar’ law following boxer Len Johnson’s refusal of services which sparked protests throughout the neighbourhood. 

As well as live music, community events and a community radio station (Steam Radio), we also dedicate many hours to our charitable projects such as Taphouse TV Dinners - an innovative food and support project, helping some of the most under-served communities by collecting food donations and cook hearty pay-as-you-feel-meals for the community.

If we can raise the £15,000 target we can secure our future are the community hub in a pub you all know and love!

Pay-As-You-Feel Donation Tickets are on sale now.

If like us, you are also feeling the effects of this financial climate, we have a free ticket option available. 

Artists, promoted , traders and volunteers can also get involved by contacting leah@steam-mcr.com.

*please be aware, that some areas of the festival do not allow under 18s.