RADAR Festival is a dynamic addition to the UK and European music scene that celebrates the spirit of progressive music and community. Founded in 2019 by seasoned industry professionals Catherine Jackson-Smith and Joe James, it was born out of a passion for pushing musical boundaries and creating unforgettable experiences. Expect music stages, masterclasses, music stalls and food offerings, plus lots more!

Step into a magical world of music, circus, and family fun all under one roof at one of Manchesters most iconic venues.

Canadian rapper, singer and songwriter from Vancouver. He's pronounced "Baby no money".

Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays. The Happy Mondays’ classic line-up of front man Shaun Ryder, Bez (freaky dancing and percussion), Rowetta (vocals), Gary Whelan (drums), Paul Ryder (bass), Mark Day (guitar) and Dan Broad (MD/guitar/keys) will perform timeless hits such as Step On, Kinky Afro, Hallelujah, W.F.L., Loose Fit, Judge Fudge and 24 Hour Party People, amongst many others. After signing to Tony Wilson’s Factory Records, the late ‘80s saw the Happy Mondays become the pioneers of the Madchester sound, as they blended their love of funk, rock, psychedelia and house with the sounds of the UK’s emerging rave scene. The band’s third album, 1990’s platinum-selling ‘Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches’, led to the Happy Mondays crossing over into the mainstream to become icons of Britain’s biggest cultural phenomenon for a generation. In 2016, the Happy Mondays won the Ivor Novello’s Inspiration Award, further cementing their reputation as one of Britain’s most influential and loved bands.

Christian rockers from Memphis who crossed over to a mainstream metal audience with their orchestral prog-rock.

Limerick-based 3-piece, Kingfishr, have quickly established themselves as one of the rising prospects in Irish music. Part of the newest generation of Irish contemporaries, the band’s grand, atmospheric tone married with their propensity for catchy melodies has resonated with a wide audience.

Metal bands all come together for a night to remember

From college football to country music stardom With a warm vocal cut from the woods of the Pacific Northwest and an easy instinct for modern grooves, Tucker Wetmore has emerged as one of country’s most dynamic new stars.

English musician, singer, songwriter and record producer Example.

After a wave of sold-out shows across the UK, The Road to Nashville is bringing a country showdown like no other!

The Royston Club are a fast-rising four-piece indie rock band from Wrexham, Wales, known for their anthemic guitar-driven sound and relatable storytelling.

Miguel Jontel Pimentel (born October 23, 1985), known mononymously as Miguel, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer celebrated for his genre-bending sound, which frequently incorporates R&B, funk, psychedelic rock, and hip hop.

Oakland band that took 90s metal to a higher intensity level embark on co-headline UK tour in autumn 2022

Love The 90s Festival is taking over the O2 Victoria Warehouse on Saturday 30th May 2026 for a huge indoor throwback celebration!

Alt rock

A new event designed to bring Manchester's wine lovers together with a wide selection of wine bars, producers, tastings and more.

BBDD at O2 Victoria Warehouse Our biggest event EVER TBA.

Manchester this one is going to be special! We are bringing one of our most in demand events / artists to Victoria Warehouse for a UK first All Night Long. Vieze Asbak has been a Teletech fan favourite from the start and we cant wait for another historic night in Manchester.

Bilmuri (John "Johnny" Franck) is an American artist known for a unique blend of post-hardcore, emo, and country-influenced rock.

Australian hip hop artist and producer The Kid Laroi (born Charlton Howard) has gone from relative poverty to worldwide fame in a short span of time. Born in Sydney in 2003, he was raised by a single mother in an inner-city housing commission block and often floated between friends’ sofas.

As the only woman to win the iconic song contest twice, with Euphoria in 2012 and Tattoo in 2023, Loreen has more than two billion streams to her name and knows precisely what energy and creative vision she wants to share with the world.

From intimate R&B parties to sold-out venues across the UK, RNB Mania brings you that iconic R&B vibe that can’t be matched. We live for those 90s slow jams and 00s classics that make your soul move and your body groove. R&B is more than just music to us – it’s a movement. We’re creating spaces where R&B lovers unite, where every track tells a story, and where the magic of real R&B stays alive. Our events aren’t just parties; they’re a celebration of the songs that defined us, lifted us, and kept us dancing. No gimmicks, no bad vibes, just pure R&B energy flowing through intimate soul sessions and major city takeovers, playing the sounds that shaped us. Because some music just hits differently when you’re surrounded by people who get it. Welcome to RNB Mania – your tribe, your vibe, your R&B family

PinkPantheress is a British singer-songwriter and producer known for blending Y2K-inspired UK garage, drum and bass, and pop into short, sample-heavy tracks.

Formed in 1997, America's Death Cab For Cutie released their debut album Something About Airplanes to widespread acclaim from independent music reviewers. They built upon this success with 2000's We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes and 2001's The Photo Album. After the release of the hugely popular fourth album Transatlanticism in October 2003, the band signed to Atlantic Records and released their major label debut Plans in 2005, selling 90,000 copies in its first week of release and moving the band to a new level of success.

Hard rocking New York quartet fronted by ex-Gossip Girl star Taylor Momsen The Pretty Reckless formed in NYC in 2009 under the guidance of former actress and model Taylor Momsen. Famed for her roles in Gossip Girl and How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Momsen turned her back on acting to focus on a music career. Specialising in a swaggering hard rock sound that drew on influences from Led Zeppelin to Hole, the band toured as opener for The Veronicas before releasing their first song ‘Make Me Wanna Die’ on the soundtrack to the film Kick-Ass. The Pretty Reckless’s first two albums saw their audience grow exponentially, with 2013’s Going To Hell landing at No.5 in the Billboard Top 200 off the back of singles ‘Messed Up World’ and ‘Follow Me Down’. The band’s third album Who You Selling For, landed them a slot opening for Soundgarden, whose drummer Matt Cameron went on to produce their fourth album Death By Rock And Roll. Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello guest appeared on the album, which was released in early 2021.

Stephen Wilson Jr. is a singer/songwriter from rural Southern Indiana. Wilson was raised by a single father who was a boxer and had him boxing from age seven through adulthood as an Indiana State Golden Gloves finalist.

A co-headline showcase of two iconic indie bands, blending The Wonder Stuff’s anthemic charm with Inspiral Carpets’ Madchester groove.

Yard Act formed in Leeds in September 2019 when Ryan Needham found himself temporarily living in James Smith's spare bedroom. The two had been pub associates for years, but their new living circumstances served as a catalyst for their friendship and creative partnership which saw them fuse James' interest in spoken word with Ryan's primitive proto-punk demos using an ancient drum machine and borrowed bass guitar. They released their first material in March 2020, coinciding with you-know-what, and with just three singles (The Trapper's Pelts, Fixer Upper and Peanuts) and three gigs to date, Yard Act have staked out a territory all their own. Setting up their own imprint Zen F.C. they released their debut 7 which can now only be found for exorbitant sums on Discogs, they've scored two 6music playlists, and they've won a growing fanbase with their coruscating, narrative driven, spoken word dance-punk. Now girding their loins for a 2021 filled with new music, new recordings, debut novels, and (fingers crossed) plenty of live shows, Yard Act have most definitely marked our cards as one of UK's most exciting prospects.

Our first Bank holiday Sunday in Manchester for this MASSIVE summer send off, for a one of one experience.

Hailing from Louisville, Illinois, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bailey Zimmerman is one of country music’s brightest stars, known for his chart-topping hits and authentic gritty sound. After first gaining traction by posting original songs to social media in 2020, Zimmerman rocketed into the spotlight with the viral success of “Fall in Love,” which made him the fastest debut country artist to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart in over a decade. In 2023, Zimmerman released his debut album Religiously. The Album which arrived as not only the biggest streaming debut for a country album in history, but also the biggest all-genre streaming debut since 2021. The “comfortably bruising and appealingly bruised” (The New York Times) album also features his fourth consecutive No. 1 single “Where It Ends,” his 4x-Platinum, No. 1 debut single, “Fall In Love,” and its 5x-Platinum follow-up, the six-week No. 1 mega-hit “Rock And A Hard Place.” The album debuted at #3 on the Top Country Albums chart and #7 on the Billboard 200, instantly positioning him as one of the genre’s most impactful new voices. In 2024, Zimmerman continued to dominate the charts with singles "Holy Smokes,” “Holding On” and “New To Country” all of which made a splash. August of 2025 saw the release of Zimmerman’s Sophomore album Different Night Same Rodeo which debuted in the Top 15 of Billboard’s Top 200 All Genre chart and Top 3 of Billboard’s Country Albums chart. Produced by longtime collaborator Austin Shawn, Different Night Same Rodeo features previously released superstar collaboration “Backup Plan” featuring Luke Combs which went #1 in September.