MANCHESTER FOREVER 2026

Relive the golden age of rave at 'Manchester Forever' - The biggest celebration of the 90’s Manchester rave scene.

In the 1990s, Manchester’s Bowlers Exhibition Centre was a pillar of the UK rave scene. From Helter Skelter and Fantazia to Life, Compulsion, Asylum and beyond, it played host to some of the most iconic events in dance music history. Its vast 84,000-square-foot layout became a home for thousands of ravers and a key part of Manchester’s cultural legacy.

On Saturday 2nd May 2026 - Bank Holiday weekend - Manchester Forever returns to Bowlers with a full-scale, 10-hour rave reunion that honours that legacy and brings it back to life.

Spanning four arenas and a full '90s fairground experience, the event will feature 60+ artists who helped shape the sound and spirit of the era - across genres including Hardcore, Old Skool, Jungle, Classic DnB, House, Acid, Gabber and Techno.

Manchester Forever is a recreation of the energy, the sound, and the connection that defined a generation.

Line-up to be announced soon.
Tickets on sale now: https://www.skiddle.com/e/40981934

You may also like the following events from Forever Presents:

• This October, 4th October, 01:00 pm, THE HISTORY OF JUNGLE in Milton Keynes

Also check out other Exhibitions in Manchester.