The wait is over. The Brit Fest has officially unveiled its full 2026 line-up, confirming another record-breaking year for one of the North West’s most exciting and fast-growing festivals. The announcement was made at a Media & VIP Launch Event at a packed Everyman Cinema Altrincham, attended by partners, press, and several of the artists performing next summer.
Taking place from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th July 2026 at Ashley Hall Showground, The Brit Fest promises its biggest and most spectacular edition yet – a four-day celebration of live music, community, and British culture that continues to grow from strength to strength.
The 2026 line-up features an iconic collection of British artists and bands who have collectively sold more than 70 million albums worldwide, shaping the soundtrack of generations.
Headliners:
• Friday: Happy Mondays – Manchester legends performing Step On, Kinky Afro, and 24 Hour Party People.
• Saturday: Holly Johnson – the voice of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, performing Relax, Two Tribes, and The Power of Love.
• Sunday: ABC – fronted by Martin Fry, performing timeless hits from The Lexicon of Love including Poison Arrow and The Look of Love.
Also performing: Wet Wet Wet (Love Is All Around), Eternal (Stay, Power of a Woman), Peter Hook & The Light (Joy Division & New Order classics), Chris Helme (Love is the Law), Sleeper (Inbetweener), Cast (Walkaway, Alright), Aswad (Don’t Turn Around), Space (Female of the Species), The Blow Monkeys (Digging Your Scene), Babybird (You’re Gorgeous), Rick Parfitt Jnr & The RPJ Band, Fisherman’s Friends, Altered Images (Happy Birthday), Doctor and the Medics (Spirit in the Sky), Stereo MC’s (Connected), The Farm (All Together Now), Let Loose (Crazy for You), Nathan Moore (Brother Beyond, The Harder I Try), Mark Radcliffe & Co., James Walsh (Starsailor, Four to the Floor), Cole Page, and our first international guest Jason Donovan (Too Many Broken Hearts). The festival opens with Symphonic Ibiza, featuring live strings and powerhouse vocalist Angie Brown, performing a euphoric fusion of classic Ibiza anthems and orchestral arrangements to start the weekend in style.
Tickets and Priority Access
Tickets for The Brit Fest 2026 go on sale at 10am on Thursday 23rd October 2025 via www.thebritfest.co.uk.
The Brit Fest team is also inviting local people to join the 2026 Volunteer Crew, offering opportunities to gain hands-on experience and be part of one of Cheshire’s most celebrated weekends. To apply, visit www.thebritfest.co.uk.
With its legendary line-up, charitable heart, local partnerships, and commitment to innovation, The Brit Fest 2026 is set to be the ultimate celebration of music, community, and summer spirit. The Brit Fest Cheshire is proudly powered by ABC+ Warranty.
Save the Date – The Brit Fest 2026: 2–5 July Want to be first in line for tickets next year? Sign up now at www.thebritfest.co.uk
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