Manchester Folk Festival 2017

Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st October 2017
Various, Manchester, Lancashire, England
varies by event, £12+ per event

Last updated: Fri 16th Mar 2018

Gig For Life is a new music festival that has been created in support of Cancer Research UK. The festival will showcase local talent alongside famous acts while raising funds to combat cancer. It will take place on Saturday 27th May.

Line-up

Currently announced are Tom Robinson , Afro celt sound system, Kathryn Tickell & The Side, Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings, False Lights, The Young'uns, The Nightjar, Alistair Anderson and Northlands, Kings of the South Seas, Ninebarrow, Jackie Oates & Mike Cosgrove. More acts are to be announced.

For details of venues and dates please see the line-up page.