Manchester Festivals 2026 & 2027
Manchester has 8 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:
- Radar Festival 2026Jul 31 - Aug 2music festival
- Manchester Pride 2026Aug 28 - Aug 31music festival
- Manchester Psych Fest 2026Sep 5music festival
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Festival calendar
July 2026
- Jul 31 - Aug 2
music festival. The 3-day rock and metal festival takes over the 02 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester.
August 2026
- Aug 28 - Aug 31
music festival. Taking place over the August bank holiday weekend, this fest is made up of multiple events including the world famous Manchester Pride Parade, the Gay Village Party, Candlelit Vigil, Youth Pride MCR, Family Pride MCR, Superbia Weekend and the Human Rights Forum.
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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Dates to verify
These are useful leads, not source-backed dates. Check with the organizer before booking around them.
Greater Manchester Fringe Festival
Jul 1 - Jul 31 · Planning lead · verify date and source
Manchester St. Patrick's Day Parade
Mar 17 - Mar 20 · Planning lead · projected date
Jun 26 - Jun 27 · Planning lead · projected date
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