About This Event
MANCHESTER FOREVER 2026
THE ULTIMATE 90s RAVE REUNION
Get ready to relive the legendary era of rave at Manchester Forever 2026! Join us for the biggest celebration of the 90s Manchester rave scene this Bank Holiday Weekend, on Saturday, 2nd May 2026, at the iconic Bowlers Exhibition Centre.
This year, we’re thrilled to announce a special highlight: the Stu Allan Festival will take over the main arena, honoring the unforgettable contributions of the rave legend, Stu Allan.
Step back into the heart of rave culture at Bowlers, a venue that defined the 90s with unforgettable events like Helter Skelter and Fantazia. With its expansive 84,000-square-foot space, it’s the perfect setting for a nostalgic journey through the music that shaped a generation.
Manchester Forever promises an electrifying lineup, including:
- Four exhilarating arenas featuring Old Skool, Hardcore, Jungle, Acid, Gabber, and Techno
- A full 90s fairground experience to bring back the fun
- Over 60 legendary DJs and MCs ready to set the night on fire!
EVENT DETAILS
- Venue: Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
- Date: Saturday, 2nd May 2026 – Bank Holiday Weekend
- Time: 2:00pm – 12:00am
ARENA 1 – STU ALLAN FESTIVAL
- Special Guests: DJ Welly, Nipper
- Artists: 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: Chalkie White, Charlie B, Five Alive, Magika.
A tribute to Old Skool anthems and euphoric energy!
ARENA 2 – HISTORY OF HARDCORE
- Artists: DJ Sy, DJ Viper, Dougal, Fat Controller, Hixxy, Mark Breeze, Scott Brown, Seduction, Sharkey, Si Frater, Vibes & Livelee, Vinylgroover.
- MCs: Charlie B, Livelee, Magika, MC Energy, Shocker, Whizzkid, Wotsee.
Join hardcore legends for a full-throttle journey through the sound that defined a generation!
ARENA 3 – HISTORY OF JUNGLE
- Artists: Bryan Gee, DJ Hype, DJ Phantasy, DJ Rap, Futurebound, Kenny Ken, Ray Keith, Sappo, Silver & Prophecy, Simon Bassline Smith & DJ SS, Vegas (BCUK).
- MCs: Fearless, Five Alive, Flux, IC3, MC Toddlah, Navigator, Ranski, Shabba D.
A celebration of the roots of bass culture!
ARENA 4 – TECHNODROME
- Artists: Big Worm & Rascal, Cally, Dolphin, Hellfish presents Deathchant, Lomas, Mark EG, Scorpio, The DJ Producer.
- MCs: Ribbz, Shocker, Squidgy B.
Experience the raw energy of UK techno, acid, and gabber from the underground pioneers!
“Manchester Forever is a reunion for the people who lived it, loved it, and shaped the scene. Bringing this back to Bowlers feels like closing the circle on one of the most important chapters in UK dance music.” - Forever Presents Team
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