Manchester Unveils BBC 6 Music Festival 2026 Line-Up
Manchester is set to host the BBC 6 Music Festival 2026, promising an exciting line-up and a celebration of independent music venues. Scheduled from March 25 to 28, this year’s festival will take place across various independent locations in Greater Manchester, including Band On The Wall, Yes, and Eccles Town Hall Ballroom.
Festival Overview
This edition of the festival aims to highlight independent grassroots venues and celebrate the unique spirit of Manchester’s music scene. The lineup boasts a variety of talented artists and collaborations with local promoters FaT OuT and Homobloc.
Main Line-Up Highlights
- Bloc Party
- The Horrors
- Yard Act
- Courtney Barnett
- Kelly Lee Owens
- Jacob Alon (2026 BRITs Critics’ Choice Award winner)
Emerging Artists
Beyond the headliners, several emerging artists will showcase their talent, such as:
- Lynks
- Mandy, Indiana (a Manchester/Berlin-based rock band)
- Tiberius b (also known as Frank Belcourt)
Event Schedule
The festival kicks off with local talent performing on March 25:
- Wednesday, March 25: BBC Introducing featuring TTSSFU, Pyncher, and Ellen Beth Adbi at Band On The Wall.
- Thursday, March 26: Kelly Lee Owens and Wesley Joseph at Band On The Wall; Mandy, Indiana and SILVERWINGKILLER at Yes.
- Friday, March 27: Bloc Party and The Horrors at Band On The Wall; Yard Act and Sorry at Yes; Indie Forever club night hosted by notable DJs.
- Saturday, March 28: Courtney Barnett and Jacob Alon at Band On The Wall; Lynks and Tiberius b at Yes; closing party at Eccles Town Hall Ballroom.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the BBC 6 Music Festival 2026 will go on sale separately from February 12 at 10 AM GMT. Fans can also enjoy highlights from select performances via BBC iPlayer and BBC Music’s YouTube channel after the broadcast.
Notable comments from the artists reflect their excitement for the event. Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke expressed eagerness to perform in intimate settings, while The Horrors acknowledged BBC 6 Music’s dedication to promoting underground music. Kelly Lee Owens and Jacob Alon shared their appreciation for the platform and culture celebrated through the festival.
Community Support
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, emphasized the importance of grassroots venues in fostering local talent. “They’re vital to nurturing new talent and keeping our cultural life vibrant,” he remarked, praising the festival’s focus on these spaces.
For more updates and the full broadcast schedule, visit Filmogaz.com.
