6 Music Festival 2026
Wednesday 24th – Saturday 28th March 2026
Info: Wednesday 25th – Saturday 28th March 2026
Wednesday 25th – Saturday 28th March 2026
This year the 6 Music Festival will shine a well-deserved light on Greater Manchester's independent grassroots venues.
The BBC Radio 6 Music Festival 2026 is a city-based, multi-venue event happening in Manchester. Attendees must purchase a separate ticket for each event as detailed on the event pages and as outlined in the Terms and Conditions.
🎟️ Tickets on sale 10am on Thursday 12th February 2026 from the below links
Band on the Wall: Tickets
Click below links for ticket information for each 6 Music Festival event at Band on the Wall
BBC Music Introducing night – Wednesday 25th March 2026
BBC Introducing are hosting a night at Band on the Wall featuring TTSSFU, Pyncher and Ellen Beth Abdi
Kelly Lee Owens and Wesley Joseph - Thursday 26th March 2026
6 Music Festival presents Kelly Lee Owens (DJ Set) and Wesley Joseph live from Band on the Wall
Bloc Party and The Horrors - Friday 27th March 2026
6Music Festival presents Bloc Party and The Horrors, live from Band on the Wall.
Courtney Barnett and Jacob Alon - Saturday 28th March 2026
6 Music Festival presents Courtney Barnett and Jacob Alon, live from Band on the Wall
YES: Tickets
Click below links for ticket information for each 6 Music Festival event at YES
Mandy, Indiana and SILVERWINGKILLER - Thursday 26th March 2026
6Music Festival presents Mandy, Indiana and SILVERWINGKILLER, live from YES
Yard Act and Sorry - Friday 27th March 2026
6Music Festival presents Yard Act and Sorry, live from YES.
Indie Forever club night – Friday 27th March 2026
6 Music Festival presents a night of indie bangers with DJ Sets from Steve Lamacq, Beth Ditto & Nick Grimshaw, Emily Pilbeam & Nathan Shepherd, and Lambrini Girls.
Lynks and Tiberius b - Saturday 28th March 2026
6Music Festival presents Lynks and Tiberius b, live from YES.
Partner Events
6 Music Festival and FaT OuT - Saturday 28th March 2026
6 Music is partnering with FaT OuT to present a live show with Lauren Auder, Naima Bock and R. AGGS at Eccles Town Hall Ballroom on Saturday 28th of March. Head to the FaT OuT website to join the event.
Homobloc / 6 Music Festival closing party - Saturday 28th March
Homobloc will be hosting the 6 Music Festival’s closing party with DJ Sets from Olof Drejer, Aiden Francis and Fig live from YES on Saturday 28th March. Head to the Homobloc website to join the party.
Line Up
Hear Nick Grimshaw announcing our 2026 line up
Nick is joined by 2026 Festival artists including Bloc Party, Courtney Barnett, Yard Act and more
Who's playing?
Get to know this year's full line-up
RELIVE EVERY MOMENT!
6 Music Festival 2025 on iPlayer
Ezra Collective, Mogwai, Kae Tempest, English Teacher and many more; 6 Music's DJ line up bring you all of 2025's standout sets
