Here at The South Manchester Food Festival, we recognise the abundance of musical talent which deserves greater attention.

Each year we bring together local break-through artists on our main stage, and provide you with deckchairs and large viewing areas to enjoy incredible music all day long!

Here’s who joined us in 2026…

Saturday, May 16th

11:00 Will Forrester Smooth Sax

12:00 Greater Manchester Voices

13:15 Sienna Craven

14:30 Last Race Home

16:00 Viva Vinyl

17:45 The Freddie and Queen Experience – Queen Tribute 

Taking centre stage on Saturday evening are the The Freddie and Queen Experience – one of the country’s top tributes to the legacy of queen!

Grab your favourite people and singalong to Queen’s incredible catalogue of classics…

19:00 Live Ibiza Sax

 

Sunday, May 17th

11:00 Will Forrester Smooth Sax

11:45 James Rees

13:00 Scoble & Friends

14:15 Leeds City Stompers

15:30 Hoolieman

17:15 The Bootleg Bee Gees – The Bee Gees Tribute

Headlining Sunday evening are The Bootleg Bee Gees – tribute to the timeless hits of The Bee Gees!

Playing throughout Europe since 1998, the Bootleg Bee Gees are renowned for their intricate and authentic covers of chart-topping Bee Gees tracks…

18:20 Live Ibiza Sax