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Manchester Festival 2026: Bloc Party, Barnett, and More!

2/11/2026

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The festival runs in Greater Manchester from March 25–28, 2026, and will be broadcast on BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio Manchester.
New for 2026, Eccles Town Hall Ballroom joins Band on the Wall and YES.
Bloc Party, Courtney Barnett, and The Horrors will perform, with DJ sets from Kelly Lee Owens.
Local promoters FaT OuT and Homobloc are collaborating on events.
Tickets go on sale February 12, 2026.

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Story summary

The festival runs in Greater Manchester from March 25–28, 2026, and will be broadcast on BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio Manchester.
New for 2026, Eccles Town Hall Ballroom joins Band on the Wall and YES.
Bloc Party, Courtney Barnett, and The Horrors will perform, with DJ sets from Kelly Lee Owens.
Local promoters FaT OuT and Homobloc are collaborating on events.
Tickets go on sale February 12, 2026.