BBC 6 Music Festival returns to Manchester March 25-27 with Bloc Party, Courtney Barnett, and The Horrors.

The BBC 6 Music Festival returns in 2026, featuring intimate performances by major acts like Bloc Party, Courtney Barnett, and The Horrors across grassroots Manchester venues including Band on the Wall and Eccles Town Hall Ballroom. Running March 25 to 27, the event includes BBC Introducing showcases, club nights, and a closing party at YES.