NORTH WEST FESTIVALS IN 2026
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North West festivals in 2026

The North West has a brilliant festival scene, and 2026 is no exception. We've gathered the 21 festivals happening across the North West this year, from Together Again Festival, Just So Festival, Blackthorn Music Festival to hidden local gems. Filter by genre, month, size and camping to find one near you.

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Featured
30 Jul - 2 Aug

Kendal Calling

Kendal
Featured35,000 cap

Escape to the Lakes and discover a picturesque wonderland in an ancient Deer Park! Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Dist...

Indie / rockA huge lakeside camping festival with top-tier indie👨‍👩‍👧
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Featured
1-5 Jul

Lytham Festival

Lytham
Featured25,000 cap

Lytham Festival presents five days of incredible music featuring internationally acclaimed artists across multiple genres. From T...

Multi-genre concertsR&B
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23-26 Jul

Bluedot

Macclesfield
Festival20,000 cap

Science-meets-music festival at Jodrell Bank with world-class talks, cosmic visuals and electronic headliners.

Scienceelectronic👨‍👩‍👧
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15-17 May

Keswick Mountain Festival

Keswick
Festival15,000 cap

Lakeside weekend of trail runs, swims, outdoor activities and live music by Derwentwater, attracting thousands of outdoor lovers...

adventure, lakeside, familyAdventure👨‍👩‍👧
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Hidden Gem
12-14 Jun

Moovin Festival

North West
Hidden gem5,000 cap

Moovin Festival returns June 12th-14th for another year of music and entertainment. Tickets are available through multiple vendor...

Funksoul
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Hidden Gem
27-30 Aug

Solfest

North West
Hidden gem5,000 cap

Cumbria

Eclectic family festival
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Hidden Gem
5-6 Sept

Thornton Rocks

Skipton
Hidden gem3,000 cap

Thornton Rocks is the music event of the year near Skipton, featuring multiple themed nights at the scenic Thornton Hall Country...

live music / DJ / rock / popThemed live music nights at Thornton Hall Country Park featuring country
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6-9 Aug

Deva Fest

North West
Festival20,000 cap

Cheshire

Family music & foodie festival
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2-6 Apr

Nantwich Jazz Festival

Nantwich
Festival10,000 cap

The Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival takes place over the Easter weekend in the historic market town of Nantwich, Cheshire....

Jazz / bluesA vibrant multi-venue jazz
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21-23 Aug

Just So Festival

Congleton
Festival8,000 cap

An enchanting family arts festival full of storytelling, music, woodland adventures and imaginative outdoor play at Rode Hall Est...

FamilyStorytelling👨‍👩‍👧
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24-26 Jul

Together Again Festival

Chester
Festival8,000 cap

A warm and welcoming family-oriented festival at Bolesworth Estate featuring live music, arts, workshops and a relaxed community...

IndieFolk👨‍👩‍👧
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Blackthorn Music Festival

Stockport
Festival7,000 cap

A vibrant festival celebrating indie rock, breakthrough artists and Greater Manchester’s live music heritage.

IndieRock
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18 Jul - 7 Aug

Keswick Convention (Keswick Ministries)

North West
Festival7,000 cap

Cumbria (Keswick)

Christian worship convention
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27-27 Jun

Restricted Forest

North West
Festival6,000 cap

Explore the mystique of nature at Restricted Forest Festival, where the forest comes alive with music, art, and enchantment. An i...

house, technoAn underground forest rave bringing house and techno DJs to a secret woodland location in Lancashire.
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Hidden Gem
6-9 Aug

Firevolt Festival

Manchester
Hidden gem5,000 cap

Independent rock and metal weekender on the Manchester–Cheshire border with camping.

Rock & metal👨‍👩‍👧
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Hidden Gem
11-12 Jul

Alsager Music Festival

Alsager
Hidden gem4,000 cap

Community-run town music festival featuring multiple stages, local bands and a relaxed family-friendly vibe.

Community music festival
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Hidden Gem

Riffolution Festival

North West
Hidden gem2,500 cap

England

Metal / rockA heavy indoor rock and metal weekender showcasing hardcore
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Hidden Gem
9-11 Jul

Eskfest

North West
Hidden gem500 cap

Cumbria (Eskdale)

Boutique music & arts (Lake District)
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Aerial Festival (Above)

North West
Festival

Cumbria

Avant-garde arts & literature
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Lakeland Trails

North West
Festival

Cumbria

Trail running races (festival feel)
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3-5 Apr

Taste Cheshire Food & Drink Festival

North West
Festival

England

daytime, city, familyEaster weekend food and drink festival at Chester Racecourse with artisan stalls👨‍👩‍👧
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