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Outwards Festival 2026: underground electronic and dance music in Manchester
Outwards Festival takes over Manchester for a day of electronic and alternative rock music. The UK city, cradle of rave culture and post-industrial sounds, provides the perfect backdrop for this event celebrating underground music for several years.
The 2026 edition brings together 27 artists from the international and British electronic scene. Among the names on the bill: Orbital, CARL CRAIG, Moodymann and MIDLAND.
The sonic palette spans techno to drum & bass, with touches of house, breakbeat and funk-rock. Names like A Certain Ratio and The Orb add an alternative dance and post-industrial dimension to the programming.
On 2 May 2026 in Manchester, a night dedicated to deep electronic music. Explore the full lineup.
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