22 h. ago The free riverside festival square with live music and food in the heart of the city

In photos: Manchester International Festival's hub, the Festival Square, at Aviva Studios

Society

25 h. ago Kneecap suggested as ‘secret set’ to replace Bob Vylan at Manchester festival

Bob Vylan were dropped from Radar festival in Manchester after their performance at Glastonbury.

Politics

28 h. ago Band PULLS OUT of Manchester festival 'in solidarity' with Bob Vylan

They say fellow artists should 'support one another and take action'

Culture

46 h. ago In pictures: Juan Mata, Edgar Davids and Eric Cantona reveal huge Manchester football exhibition

Manchester International Festival 2025 has officially launched with its opening exhibition bringing together 11 footballers and 11 artists

Sport

49 h. ago Major UK festival 'didn't want to drop' Bob Vylan but 'it was out of their hands'

Radar festival in Manchester confirmed this week that headliners Bob Vylan had been dropped from the line-up, with co-organiser Catherine Jackson-Smith explaining the decision

Politics

52 h. ago Bob Vylan dropped from multiple European music festivals over Glastonbury chant

Punk duo led Glastonbury crowd in chants of ‘Free, free Palestine’ and ‘Death, death to the IDF’ during their set on 28 June

Culture

57 h. ago Bob Vylan dropped from UK festival after Glastonbury controversy

Bob Vylan have been dropped from the RADAR Festival in Manchester, with organisers confirming the news just days before the event is due to take place

Politics

2 d. ago Bob Vylan performance at Manchester festival cancelled amid Glastonbury row

Punk rap duo dropped as headliners for Radar festival as police investigate anti-IDF chant at GlastonburyBob Vylan have been banned from playing a Manchester festival a day after they said they were being “targeted for speaking up” on Palestine during a controversial Glastonbury set.The punk rap duo will no longer play the headline slot at Radar festival this weekend. The act is the subject of a police investigation for leading crowds in chants of “death, death to the IDF”, referring to the Israel Defense Forces. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Bob Vylan no longer playing Manchester festival after Glastonbury controversy

The group were due to headline the Radar event on Saturday.

Politics

3 d. ago Bob Vylan CANCELLED as headliners at Manchester festival this weekend

Bob Vylan were due to headline the Radar Festival

Politics

5 d. ago Hot air balloon festival slammed by families – for having no balloons

Organisers insist the display was advertised as ‘weather dependent’

Society

5 d. ago Festival fans 'disappointed' as Professor Green cancels headline show in sudden 'unforeseen circumstances'

'Although out of your control, not good enough when people have bought tickets. Had a fab weekend but definitely disappointed'

Culture

6 d. ago Things to do with kids at Manchester International Festival 2025 including huge animal parade

The biennial arts event returns to Manchester in July - with a free animal parade, footballer art exhibition and giant bubble show among the highlights for families

Politics

6 d. ago Huge rock band pull out of Glastonbury at last minute as they're replaced by rapper

The Glastonbury Festival 2025 line-up has been rocked by a last minute change after a huge act pulled out of their set, forcing the music event to make a hasty replacement

Politics

6 d. ago Huge US band drops out of Glastonbury last minute as festival confirms replacement

Glastonbury festival organisers have confirmed a very different act will take to the Other Stage at 9pm on Saturday after US band Deftones pulled out

Culture

8 d. ago Five events and festivals in Greater Manchester this weekend you won’t want to miss out on

Here's some free and ticketed events you can enjoy this weekend

Politics

8 d. ago Manchester Classical 2025: festival to celebrate city's classical music this weekend

The festival will be opened with a concert featuring Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood

Culture

9 d. ago Glastonbury Festival 2025 TV guide with all the performances to watch from your sofa

Glastonbury Festival is back and the BBC will once again be offering live streams of all the hottest performances, allowing viewers at home to see their favourite acts from the five main stages

Culture

1 week ago Glastonbury fans say festival is 'robbing them' after seeing price of pints this year

Some people have been put off by the cost of a pint this year, branding it 'absolutely disgusting'

Events

1 week ago Glastonbury Festival 2025 opens its doors as revellers begin to pour in

Around 200,000 music lovers are set to gather at the UK's biggest festival

Politics