A MAJOR summer festival is set to return in 2026.
The Brit Fest will take place at Ashley Hall Showground in Altrincham from July 2 to 5, promising an expanded celebration of British music and culture.
The festival will feature artists who have collectively sold more than 70 million albums, with Happy Mondays headlining on Friday, Holly Johnson on Saturday, and ABC closing the event on Sunday.
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They will be joined by a packed line-up including Wet Wet Wet, Eternal, Peter Hook & The Light, Sleeper, Cast, Aswad, The Blow Monkeys, Babybird, Space and Fisherman’s Friends.
Edward Prophet, festival director, said: “When we first started, we dreamed of creating something that would celebrate music and bring people together.
“The love and energy from our audience have been extraordinary.
“The Brit Fest has become more than a festival – it’s a shared celebration of pride, nostalgia and community, and 2026 will take that to another level.”
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Other acts include Rick Parfitt Jnr & The RPJ Band, Altered Images, Doctor and the Medics, Stereo MCs, The Farm, Let Loose, Nathan Moore (Brother Beyond), Mark Radcliffe & Co., James Walsh (Starsailor), and Jason Donovan, the festival’s first international guest.
The event opens on Thursday with Symphonic Ibiza, featuring live strings and special guest Angie Brown.
Since launching in 2024, The Brit Fest has seen rapid growth, attracting more than 30,000 attendees in 2025.
Anthony Prophet, commercial director, said: “The growth in just two years has been incredible.
“Every message, every smile, every returning face tells us that people feel part of something special here.
“2026 is going to be our most exciting chapter yet.”
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The festival is expected to bring significant economic benefits to the region, having generated an estimated £1.5 million for local businesses in 2025.
More than 70 per cent of traders and suppliers are based in the North West.
A variety of accommodation options are available, including camping, glamping with Tangerine Fields, and motorhome and caravan pitches.
Nearby hotels, including the Delta Marriott, offer spa packages and shuttle services to the showground.
Ashley Hall Showground is easily accessible by public transport, located a short walk from Ashley Station and close to Altrincham Interchange.
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