Manchester Folk Festival 2026

Schedule

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 11:45 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Manchester | Manchester, EN

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Following its biggest spring event to date, Manchester Folk Festival is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return from Thursday 19th - Saturday 21st March 2026.
Continuing to build its reputation as “the UK’s leading urban folk festival” (Mark Radcliffe), this unique alternative to the typical folk gathering trades campsite mud for the cosy surrounds of the Northern Quarter and Ancoats.
The three-day celebration will once again bring together the best contemporary and traditional folk, roots and acoustic artists from across the UK. Performances will take place at some of the city’s most beloved venues, including Band on the Wall, Hallé St Peter’s, New Century Hall, The Stoller Hall, Night & Day, The Castle, Hallé at St Michael’s and The Smithfield Market Tavern.
Artists announced so far: Fairport Convention, Seth Lakeman, The Young’uns, Angeline Morrison, Shovel Dance Collective, Daudi Matsiko, Bella Hardy, Taff Rapids, Jenn Butterworth, McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle, John Bramwell, Skinny Lister, Rachel Sermanni & Joshua Burnside, Rachael McShane & The Cartographers, Frankie Archer and Hench Wenches.
The lowest-price festival wristbands are available until mid-September, after which prices will increase. Each wristband grants access to all Manchester Folk Festival shows taking place from Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st March 2026 (T&Cs apply).
Further acts, along with details of the free traditional singarounds and sessions, workshops and international partner showcases, will be announced in the coming months, alongside individual concert tickets and venue information.
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