Manchesters beloved, biggest multi-venue festival has released its brilliant lineup of acts for 2026. Rapidly rising English rock band, Keo are leading the bill. Taking place in Manchester’s city centre, the festival will return to the city on October 17, 2026 transforming Manchesters Oxford Road corridor into a live in for emerging musical talent.
Often praised for shining a light on the next generation of UK acts, Neighbourhood festival takes places across a range of iconic venues throughout Manchester. These include the O2 Ritz, Manchester Academy and Gorilla, the perfect set up for an incredible day of live performances.
The headlining spot goes to London-based band Keo. The bands reputation has grown immensely in the past year thanks to their explosive live shows and loyal fanbase. The group are currently on a UK tour and set to play a sold out London show this Thursday March 12. The exciting band carefully knits together shoegaze and alternative rock, often noting their influences lie in the hands of Jeff Buckley, The Smashing pumpkins and Radiohead.
Joining Keo on the lineup is indie group Florence Road, an Irish rock band formed in Bray in 2019. Gaining traction on TikTok in 2025 following the release of their single ‘Heavy’.” After supporting Olivia Rodrigo on selected dates of her Guts World Tour, Florence Road is now set to embark on their own highly anticipated UK tour in May of 2026.
Further acts included in the initial drop included The Guest List, The North and Girl In Year Above. Alongside these exciting names there is a wide selection of new and emerging artists joining the bill from the UK and Ireland. Further up and coming acts announced includee Abbie Piper, Amiify, August, Florentenes, Jos Rivers, My First Time, Tooth and many more!
Since its origin in 2016, Neighbourhood Festival has maintained a reputation of elevating new artists and making for an all-round great day out for all of its attendees. The festivals previous years have seen early performances from non established names in the music scene including Sam Fender, YUNGBLUD, Declan Mckenna, Mabel and Holly Humberstone.
By spreading performances across multiple venues within walking distance, the event captures the feel of Manchesters grassroots scene whilst simultaneously giving attendees the opportunity to dance around and see a wide variety of acts in one day.
This year’s edition is set to continue the festivals tradition of nabbing up and coming talent before they dominate the UK music landscape. With Keo’s rapid rise and a lineup riddled with promising newcomers this is an event not to miss.
Tickets for Neighbourhood Festival 2026 are set to go on sale Friday March 13 with an additional lineup announcement on the horizon.
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