Popular music festival to take place in grassroots venues in city region

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…

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Popular music festival to take place in grassroots venues in city region

The BBC have announced a popular music festival will take place at independent venues in Greater Manchester this year.

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…

Bloc Party, Courtney Barnett And More Confirmed For BBC Radio 6 Music Festival In Manchester - Stereoboard UK

Photo: BBC Radio 6 Music BBC Radio 6 Music has confirmed its annual festival will return to Greater Manchester in spring.