Electronic music festivals in Manchester
6 electronic music festivals in Manchester for 2027, with dates, full lineups and tickets. Tap any festival to see which of the artists you follow are playing — free on FestLocator.
Manchester has 6 electronic music festivals on the calendar between November 2026 and July 2027. December 2026 is the busiest month in Manchester, with 3, ahead of November 2026 (2) and July 2027 (1). The next date in Manchester is La Discotheque Festival, Manchester (Nov 7, 2026), then True Pride (Nov 7) and Motherland Drag Fest (Dec 5). Another 12 editions in Manchester have already ended and are listed at the bottom, lineups included.
Of the festivals in Manchester, Motherland Drag Fest has the biggest lineup so far: 40 acts, including Sweet Boy, Naya Thorn UK and Sky Silver Marchelle. Lineups are out for 4 of the 6 festivals in Manchester. Hardstyle leads in Manchester with 2 festivals, ahead of Metal (2) and Alternative (1).
Average highs on the festival dates in Manchester run from 6 °C at VIOLENT NIGHT - Rebellion (venue change) to 20 °C at Rum & Reggae Manchester (10-year NASA POWER averages). The nearest airport for every festival in Manchester is Manchester (MAN).
Upcoming 6
- La Discotheque Festival, ManchesterManchester, United Kingdom · Nov 7, 2026
- True PrideManchester, United Kingdom · Nov 7 – Nov 8, 2026
- Motherland Drag FestManchester, United Kingdom · Dec 5 – Dec 6, 2026
- VIOLENT NIGHT - Rebellion (venue change)Manchester, United Kingdom · Dec 12 – Dec 13, 2026
- VIOLENT NIGHT - The Bread Shed, ManchesterManchester, United Kingdom · Dec 12 – Dec 13, 2026
- Rum & Reggae ManchesterManchester, United Kingdom · Jul 24, 2027
Past 12
- Sidewinder Halloween Festival 2026Manchester, United Kingdom · Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026
- Mannyfest Halloween SpecialManchester, United Kingdom · Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026
- Fright Island - Friday 30th October - Freight IslandManchester, United Kingdom · Oct 30 – Oct 31, 2026
- Worried About HenryManchester, United Kingdom · Oct 9, 2026
- Rong Indoor Festival 2026Manchester, United Kingdom · Oct 3 – Oct 4, 2026
- Cyber Glow RaveManchester, United Kingdom · Sep 29 – Sep 30, 2026
- Homobloc 2026Manchester, United Kingdom · Sep 26 – Sep 27, 2026
- BLACK HUDU x Manchester Caribbean CarnivalManchester, United Kingdom · Aug 8 – Aug 9, 2026
- Teletech Festival 2026Manchester, United Kingdom · Aug 1 – Aug 2, 2026
- RADAR FestivalManchester, United Kingdom · Jul 31 – Aug 2, 2026
- NØCTILEX FestivalManchester, United Kingdom · Jul 25 – Jul 26, 2026
- Hubble Bubble Sound Bazar FestivalManchester, United Kingdom · Jul 11 – Jul 12, 2026
Frequently asked
When are electronic music festivals in Manchester?
Six are coming up between November 2026 and July 2027, most of them in December 2026 (3). The next one is La Discotheque Festival, Manchester, Nov 7, 2026.
Which electronic music festival in Manchester has the biggest lineup?
Motherland Drag Fest, with 40 acts announced so far, including Sweet Boy, Naya Thorn UK and Sky Silver Marchelle.
Which airport is closest to electronic music festivals in Manchester?
Manchester (MAN) for 6 festivals.
What is the weather like at electronic music festivals in Manchester?
Average high and low for each festival's dates, from 10 years of NASA POWER data: La Discotheque Festival, Manchester 10 / 5 °C; True Pride 10 / 5 °C; Motherland Drag Fest 7 / 3 °C; VIOLENT NIGHT - Rebellion (venue change) 6 / 2 °C; VIOLENT NIGHT - The Bread Shed, Manchester 6 / 2 °C; Rum & Reggae Manchester 20 / 13 °C.