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 shines a well-deserved light on Greater Manchester's independent grassroots venues.
MUST WATCH TRACKS / FULL SETS
6 Music Festival 2026 on iPlayer
Stand-out moments from YES and Band on the Wall - Bloc Party, Courtney Barnett, The Horrors, Kelly Lee Owens and Wesley Joseph
The story of 6 Music Festival 2026 in photos
Up close and unfiltered. These are the images that defined 6 Music Festival 2026.
6 Music Festival 2026 on BBC Sounds
Raucous indie, alt DJs & iconic bands in grassroots venues.
Indie at 6 Music Festival
Indie Hits
Two hours of classic Indie bangers from Self Esteem, Fontaines D.C., beabadoobee, Suede, Johnny Marr, and many more
6 Music's Indie Forever
Indie anthems and classics that you know and love with a handful of fresh tunes! New playlists weekly.
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
6 Music 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
6 Music Festival presents Mandy, Indiana and SILVERWINGKILLER, live from YES
Yard Act and Sorry - Friday 27th March 2026
6 Music 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
6 Music 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 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.
Full Line Up
Full details of every 6 Music Festival event at YES and Band on the Wall plus our partner events at Eccles Town Hall and Homobloc
