Manchester Folk Festival has announced the first acts for the 2026 festival, which runs from Thursday, 19th to Saturday, 21st March 2026. The three-day festival will once again aspire to bring together the best contemporary and traditional folk, roots and acoustic artists from across the UK. Performances will take place at venues including Band on the Wall, Hallé St Peter’s, New Century Hall, The Stoller Hall, Night & Day, The Castle, Hallé at St Michael’s and The Smithfield Market Tavern.