Manchester Festivals 2026 & 2027
Manchester has 6 festivals with confirmed dates on the 2026-2027 calendar below, each linked to its official source. Pick the ones that fit your window, then build the rest of the trip around them.
The Manchester festival calendar leads with these:
- Manchester Psych Fest 2026Sep 5music festival
- Homobloc 2026Sep 26music festival
- Beyond The Music 2026Oct 7 - Oct 9music festival
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Festival calendar
September 2026
- Sep 5
music festival. It showcases a diverse roster of international and local artists spanning psychedelic rock, indie, alternative, and experimental sounds across multiple venues.
- Sep 26
music festival. Homobloc is an annual queer-focused music and arts festival held at Depot Mayfield in Manchester, UK.
October 2026
- Oct 7 - Oct 9
music festival. Led by its NO ARTISTS.
- Oct 8
film festival. International Horror Film Festival.
November 2026
- Nov 7 - Nov 8
music festival. Damnation takes place at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, across three stages The pre-show, A Night of Salvation takes place on the night before.
March 2027
- Mar 26 - Mar 28
music festival. Taking place in various venues across Manchester, MPF is a punk rock showcase festival happening over Easter Weekend.
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Planning leads
Early leads on festivals still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
Manchester St. Patrick's Day Parade
Mar 17 - Mar 20 · Planning lead · projected date
Jun 26 - Jun 27 · Planning lead · projected date
Jul 2 - Jul 10 · Planning lead · projected date
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