FESTIVALS IN THE NORTH WEST 2026

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Festivals in the North West 2026

Looking for festivals in the North West? We track 48 happening across the region in 2026, from Together Again Festival, Just So Festival, Blackthorn Music Festival to hidden local gems. Filter by genre, month, size and camping to find one near you.

48 festivalsApril to November 2026Biggest: Parklife (80,000 cap)Rock · Electronic · Indie · Family
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7-8 Nov 2026

Damnation Festival

Manchester
Festival

Europe's largest indoor extreme music festival. 2026: Nov 7-8, BEC Arena, Manchester. Lineup TBA.

MetalDeath Metal
Tickets
Featured
29 Jul-1 Aug 2027

Kendal Calling

Kendal
Featured35,000 cap

Escape to the Lakes and discover a picturesque wonderland in an ancient Deer Park! Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Dist...

Indie / rockA huge lakeside camping festival with top-tier indie👨‍👩‍👧
2027 tickets
Featured
30 Jun-4 Jul 2027

Lytham Festival

Lytham
Featured25,000 cap

Lytham Festival presents five days of incredible music featuring internationally acclaimed artists across multiple genres. From T...

Multi-genre concertsR&B
2026 edition · finished

Bluedot

Macclesfield
Festival20,000 cap

Science-meets-music festival at Jodrell Bank with world-class talks, cosmic visuals and electronic headliners.

Scienceelectronic👨‍👩‍👧
21-23 May 2027

Keswick Mountain Festival

Keswick
Festival15,000 cap

Lakeside weekend of trail runs, swims, outdoor activities and live music by Derwentwater, attracting thousands of outdoor lovers...

adventure, lakeside, familyAdventure👨‍👩‍👧
2026 edition · finished

Nantwich Jazz Festival

Nantwich
Festival10,000 cap

The Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival takes place over the Easter weekend in the historic market town of Nantwich, Cheshire....

Jazz / bluesA vibrant multi-venue jazz
20-22 Aug 2027

Just So Festival

Congleton
Festival8,000 cap

An enchanting family arts festival full of storytelling, music, woodland adventures and imaginative outdoor play at Rode Hall Est...

FamilyStorytelling👨‍👩‍👧
22-25 Jul 2027

Together Again Festival

Chester
Festival8,000 cap

Together Again Festival 2027: 22-25 Jul, Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester. Early bird tickets from £123 at togetheragainfes...

IndieFolk👨‍👩‍👧
2027 tickets
Festival7,000 cap

A vibrant festival celebrating indie rock, breakthrough artists and Greater Manchester’s live music heritage.

IndieRock
26 Jun 2027

Restricted Forest

North West
Festival6,000 cap

2026 lineup: Ultrabeat, Darren Styles, K-Klass, Todd Terry, Ian Van Dahl, Rozalla, Seb Fontaine, Angie Brown. Classic 90s dance a...

house, technoAn underground forest rave bringing house and techno DJs to a secret woodland location in Lancashire.
2027 tickets
Hidden Gem
11-13 Jun 2027

Moovin Festival

North West
Hidden gem5,000 cap

Groove Armada, 2manydjs, Gilles Peterson & Nightmares On Wax headline. Electronic and eclectic festival in Greater Manchester, 12...

Funksoul
2027 tickets
Hidden Gem
2026 edition · finished

Solfest

Silloth
Hidden gem5,000 cap

Solfest, Cumbria's much loved independent camping festival, returns 27-30 Aug 2026 at North Lakes Country Park near Silloth on th...

Eclectic family festival
Hidden Gem
Edition unconfirmed

Thornton Rocks

Skipton
Hidden gem3,000 cap

Multi-night music events at Thornton Hall Country Park near Skipton, featuring themed nights (country, 90s classics, dance). On h...

live music / DJ / rock / popThemed live music nights at Thornton Hall Country Park featuring country
Hidden Gem
Hidden gem2,500 cap

England

Metal / rockA heavy indoor rock and metal weekender showcasing hardcore
16-18 Jul 2027

Beat-Herder

Clitheroe
Festival

Faithless, Sigma and Wilkinson headline four days in Beat-Herder's hand-built Lancashire site, with hidden venues from a working...

Electronicdance👨‍👩‍👧
2027 tickets
2026 edition · finished

Taste Cheshire Food & Drink Festival

North West
Festival

Easter food and drink festival in Chester; April 3-5; renamed Cheshire and North Wales Food and Drink Festival with live music st...

daytime, city, familyEaster weekend food and drink festival at Chester Racecourse with artisan stalls👨‍👩‍👧
Featured
10-11 Jul 2027

Parklife

Manchester
Featured80,000 cap

Calvin Harris, Skepta, Sammy Virji & Zara Larsson headlined 2026. Manchester's flagship two-day dance and urban festival at Heato...

ElectronicPop
2027 tickets
Featured
26-29 Aug 2027

Creamfields

Daresbury
Featured70,000 cap

Creamfields 2027: 26-29 Aug, Daresbury, Cheshire. 30th anniversary edition. Bank holiday weekend; tickets on sale via Ticketmaste...

ElectronicHouse
2027 tickets
5-8 Aug 2027

Deva Fest

North West
Festival20,000 cap

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8AH

Family music & foodie festival👨‍👩‍👧
2027 tickets
5-8 Aug 2027

Rebellion Festival

Blackpool
Festival15,000 cap

Rebellion Festival 2027: 5-8 Aug, Blackpool. 300+ punk bands, 9 stages. 2026 line up: The Stranglers, Cock Sparrer, Stiff Little...

PunkSka
2027 tickets
2026 edition · finished

Keswick Convention (Keswick Ministries)

North West
Festival7,000 cap

A free Christian worship convention running across three weeks in July-August in the Lake District with the theme Strong In His S...

Christian worship convention
Hidden Gem
13-15 Aug 2027

Firevolt Festival

Compstall
Hidden gem5,000 cap

Independent rock and metal weekender on the Manchester–Cheshire border with camping.

Rock & metal👨‍👩‍👧
Hidden Gem
2026 edition · finished

Alsager Music Festival

Alsager
Hidden gem4,000 cap

Free community music festival at Milton Park, Alsager, run by local volunteers since 2009. Nine hours of live music across multip...

Community music festival👨‍👩‍👧
Hidden Gem
2026 edition · finished

Eskfest

North West
Hidden gem500 cap

Boutique four-stage music and arts festival in Cumbria's Lake District valley (Eskdale); 60+ bands and artists across July 9-11;...

Boutique music & arts (Lake District)

North West festivals month by month

November

1 festival
7-8 NovDamnation FestivalManchester · Metal

April

3 festivals · already run for 2026
2-6 AprNantwich Jazz FestivalNantwich · Jazz / blues
3-5 AprManchester Punk FestivalManchester · Punk
3-5 AprTaste Cheshire Food & Drink FestivalNorth West · daytime, city, family

May

7 festivals · already run for 2026
2-3 MayLiverpool Sound CityLiverpool · Indie
3-3 MaySounds From The Other CitySalford · Indie
15-17 MayKeswick Mountain FestivalKeswick · adventure, lakeside, family
15-24 MayManchester Jazz FestivalManchester · Jazz
22-25 MayBritish GT Championship - Oulton ParkLittle Budworth · Motorsport
23-24 MayNeighbourhood WeekenderWarrington · Indie
23-25 MaySmallwood Vintage RallySandbach · Steam & Vintage

June

7 festivals · already run for 2026
12-14 JunMoovin FestivalNorth West · Funk
16-17 JunRoyal Cheshire County ShowKnutsford · County Show
17-21 JunForest Live - Delamere ForestNorthwich · Mixed
18-21 JunOn the WaterfrontLiverpool · Pop
20-21 JunAfrica OyeLiverpool · World
20-21 JunParklifeManchester · Electronic
27-27 JunRestricted ForestNorth West · house, techno

July

14 festivals · already run for 2026
1-5 JulLytham FestivalLytham · Multi-genre concerts
3-5 JulRoyal Lancashire ShowRibchester · County Show
9-11 JulEskfestNorth West · Boutique music & arts (Lake District)
11-12 JulAlsager Music FestivalAlsager · Community music festival
11-12 JulCheshire Steam FairWarrington · Steam & Vintage
16-19 JulBeat-HerderClitheroe · Electronic
18 Jul - 7 AugKeswick Convention (Keswick Ministries)North West · Christian worship convention
23-26 JulBluedotMacclesfield · Science
+6 more in July → all July festivals

August

9 festivals · already run for 2026
6-9 AugDeva FestNorth West · Family music & foodie festival
6-9 AugFirevolt FestivalCompstall · Rock & metal
6-9 AugRebellion FestivalBlackpool · Punk
8-9 AugAstle Park Traction Engine RallyChelford · Steam & Vintage
21-23 AugInfest UKManchester · Industrial / EBM
21-23 AugJust So FestivalCongleton · Family
27-30 AugCreamfieldsDaresbury · Electronic
27-30 AugSolfestSilloth · Eclectic family festival
+1 more in August → all August festivals

September

3 festivals · already run for 2026
5-6 SeptLancashire Steam & Vintage FestivalKirkham / Preston · Steam & Vintage
5-6 SeptThornton RocksSkipton · live music / DJ / rock / pop
11-13 SeptMiddlewich Folk And Boat FestivalMiddlewich · Folk

FAQs

When are the next festivals in North West?

The next festivals in North West are Damnation Festival (7-8 Nov).

What is the biggest of the festivals in North West?

Parklife is the biggest of the festivals in North West in our directory, with a capacity of around 80,000.

How many festivals in North West are happening in 2026?

Fezzy lists 48 festivals in North West for 2026, running April to November 2026. New events are added as they are announced.