MANCHESTER FOREVER 2026
THE ULTIMATE 90s RAVE REUNION
Bank Holiday Weekend
Saturday 2nd May 2026 - 2pm until 12am
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Relive the golden age of rave at Manchester Forever - the biggest celebration of the 90s Manchester rave scene.
This year, the event will be marked by a very special moment: the Stu Allan Festival will officially host the main arena at Manchester Forever on Saturday 2nd May 2026.
Back at its spiritual home, the legendary Bowlers Exhibition Centre will once again become the epicentre of rave. In the 1990s, Bowlers defined UK club culture, hosting era-defining events including Helter Skelter, Fantazia, Life, Compulsion and Asylum. Its vast 84,000-square-foot space was a temple for thousands of ravers, and remains one of Manchester’s most important cultural landmarks.
On Bank Holiday weekend 2026, Manchester Forever will bring it all back with: Four arenas spanning Old Skool, Hardcore, Jungle, Acid, Gabber and Techno
A full 90s fairground experience
Over 60 legendary DJs and MCs
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ARENA 1 – STU ALLAN FESTIVAL
Special Guests: DJ Welly, Nipper
Artists (A–Z):
Billy Daniel Bunter, Ellis Dee, Gary Hypnotic B2B Pete Daley, Greenbins, Leeroy Thornhill (Ex–The Prodigy), Mark XTC, Paul Taylor, Ratpack, Rob Tissera, Rozalla (Live), Shades of Rhythm, Slipmatt.
MCs (A–Z):
Chalkie White, Charlie B, Five Alive, Magika.
A celebration of Old Skool anthems, piano classics and euphoric energy in tribute to Stu Allan.
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ARENA 2 – HISTORY OF HARDCORE
Artists (A–Z):
DJ Sy, DJ Viper, Dougal, Fat Controller, Hixxy, Mark Breeze, Scott Brown, Seduction, Sharkey, Si Frater, Vibes & Livelee, Vinylgroover.
MCs (A–Z):
Charlie B, Livelee, Magika, MC Energy, Shocker, Whizzkid, Wotsee.
Hardcore legends reunite for a full-throttle journey through the sound that defined a generation.
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ARENA 3 – HISTORY OF JUNGLE
Artists (A–Z):
Bryan Gee, DJ Hype, DJ Phantasy, DJ Rap, Futurebound, Kenny Ken, Ray Keith, Sappo, Silver & Prophecy, Simon Bassline Smith & DJ SS, Vegas (BCUK).
MCs (A–Z):
Fearless, Five Alive, Flux, IC3, MC Toddlah, Navigator, Ranski, Shabba D.
A tribute to the innovators of Jungle and early Drum & Bass, celebrating the roots of bass culture.
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ARENA 4 – TECHNODROME
Artists (A–Z):
Big Worm & Rascal, Cally, Dolphin, Hellfish presents Deathchant, Lomas, Mark EG, Scorpio, The DJ Producer.
MCs (A–Z):
Ribbz, Shocker, Squidgy B.
A showcase of raw UK techno, acid and gabber from the underground pioneers of the harder sound.
EVENT DETAILS
Venue: Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Date: Saturday 2nd May 2026 – Bank Holiday Weekend
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