The Brit Fest Reveals 2026 Line Up

The Brit Fest has revealed its full 2026 line-up, promising another year of live music, community spirit, and British pride when it returns to Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham, from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th July 2026.

Headlining the festival will be Happy Mondays on Friday, Holly Johnson on Saturday, and ABC on Sunday, joined by a stellar cast of British music icons including Wet Wet Wet, Eternal, Peter Hook & The Light, Sleeper, Chris Helme, Cast, Aswad, Space, The Blow Monkeys, Babybird, Rick Parfitt Jnr & The RPJ Band, Fisherman’s Friends, Altered Images, Doctor and the Medics, Stereo MC’s, The Farm, Let Loose, Nathan Moore (Brother Beyond), Mark Radcliffe & Co., James Walsh (Starsailor) and an international guest Jason Donovan.

The weekend kicks off with a Thursday night party featuring Symphonic Ibiza, complete with live strings and special guest Angie Brown.

Since its debut in 2024, The Brit Fest has seen remarkable growth, reaching over 30,000 visitors in 2025 — a massive year-on-year increase. 2026 is set to be the biggest edition yet.


Altrincham-based ABC+ Warranty returns as the Official Title Partner for The Brit Fest 2026.

Attendees can camp, glamp with Tangerine Fields, or bring motorhomes and caravans, while nearby hotels including the Delta Marriott offer luxury stays complete with spa and shuttle service.

The Brit Fest has been shortlisted for Leading Live Event of the Year at the This is Manchester Awards 2025 and Best Event or Festival at the Visit Cheshire Tourism Awards 2025/26, following previous recognition at the UK Festival Awards and a High Sheriff’s Award for Community Contribution.

Tickets go on sale at 10am on Thursday 23rd October 2025 via www.thebritfest.co.uk.