Independent Manchester Drum & Bass · Since 2025
Halloween 2026
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Built From
the Ground
Up.
MannyFest is an independent Manchester drum and bass and bass music event series, founded in 2025. Built by a collective of Manchester promoters who share one belief. The city deserves world-class bass music events that don't compromise on quality, community, or culture.
We're not a corporation. We're not backed by investors. We're promoters who grew up in these crowds, who've spent years booking artists and watching Manchester's music scene evolve. Our mission is simple. Build something that rivals the biggest rooms in the country, while staying true to the underground spirit that made this city the heartbeat of UK music.
Independent grass-roots events like ours are being squeezed out. The bigger players have the budgets, the venues, the marketing machines. But they don't have what we have. A genuine connection to this city and the people in it.
- Drum & Bass
- Bass
- 140
- Breaks
- Jungle
- UKG
“Manchester built this culture. We're here to make sure it never forgets it.”
Past Events
Manchester nights, in chronological order. Tap any flyer for the full lineup and recap.
Sessions 001
An exclusive mix series from across the MannyFest roster. Drops on SoundCloud, no skips, no filler.
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Questions, answered.
01What is MannyFest?
MannyFest is an independent Manchester drum and bass and bass music event series, founded in 2025. We programme grassroots, label-led, and headline sets across drum & bass, jungle, bass, 140, and UKG.
02Where are MannyFest events held?
MannyFest events take place at Manchester venues including IDRA, Rebellion, Concept Haus in Salford, and Wythenshawe Park. Each event listing has the full venue address.
03How do I buy tickets?
Tickets for every MannyFest event are sold via Skiddle. Each event page on this site links directly to the Skiddle listing for that show.
04What genres does MannyFest book?
Drum and bass, jungle, bass, 140, UKG and breaks. Headline programming favours forward-leaning UK and international acts paired with grassroots local talent.
05Is MannyFest 18+?
Yes. All MannyFest events are strictly 18 and over. Photo ID is required on the door.
06How can I follow MannyFest?
Follow @manny__fest on Instagram for the next event announcements, lineup drops, and ticket links.