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No Art Festival Relocates to Bolesworth Castle Amid Controversy

3/17/2026

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The No Art festival in Manchester will move to Bolesworth Castle, about 50 miles away, for May 30.
Organisers offer refunds to ticket-holders unwilling to travel, with refunds available until March 20.
The event was promoted as a city centre festival, drawing backlash and an apology from organisers who pledged to learn.
Marco Carola and ANOTR are scheduled to perform.

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Story summary

The No Art festival in Manchester will move to Bolesworth Castle, about 50 miles away, for May 30.
Organisers offer refunds to ticket-holders unwilling to travel, with refunds available until March 20.
The event was promoted as a city centre festival, drawing backlash and an apology from organisers who pledged to learn.
Marco Carola and ANOTR are scheduled to perform.