Popular music festival to take place in grassroots venues in city region
The festival highlights grassroots venues to nurture emerging talent and features artists like Bloc Party and Courtney Barnett, with events across Greater Manchester venues.
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Manchester Hosts BBC Radio 6 Music Festival 2026, Hints High Demand But Limited Fan Access
Manchester will once again take centre stage in British music next spring as the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival returns in March 2026. The event promises a city-wide celebration of alternative sound, intimate performances and cultural pride. Beneath the excitement, however, sits a quieter tension about access, capacity and who gets to be part of it. BBC Radio 6 Music has confirmed the festival will be held at multiple venues, focusing heavily into g…
BBC Radio 6 Music Festival unveils new Manchester grassroots venue format
BBC Radio 6 Music Festival is back in Manchester this March, but the festival’s format looks very different this time out. From Wed 25 Mar – Sat 28 Mar, the much-loved festival will take over some of the city’s most iconic grassroots venues, including Band on the Wall, YES and, new for this year, the Eccles Town Hall Ballroom. Some of the artists performing at BBC Radio 6 Music Festival 2026 include Bloc Party, Courtney Barnett, The Horrors, Jac…
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