About This Event
MANCHESTER FOREVER 2026
THE ULTIMATE 90s RAVE REUNION
Get ready for the electrifying MANCHESTER FOREVER 2026 on Bank Holiday Weekend! Join us on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, at the iconic Bowlers Exhibition Centre for a night that promises to be a blast from the past!
Step back into the golden era of rave as we celebrate the legendary 90s Manchester rave scene like never before. This year, we’re thrilled to host the Stu Allan Festival in the main arena, paying tribute to the unforgettable vibes that defined a generation!
What to expect:
- Four electrifying arenas featuring:
- Old Skool
- Hardcore
- Jungle
- Acid
- Gabber
- Techno
- A full 90s fairground experience!
- Over 60 legendary DJs and MCs ready to take you on a nostalgic journey!
EVENT DETAILS
- Venue: Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
- Date: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
ARENA 1 – STU ALLAN FESTIVAL
- Special Guests: DJ Welly, Nipper
- Artists: Billy Daniel Bunter, Ellis Dee, Gary Hypnotic B2B Pete Daley, and more!
- MCs: Chalkie White, Charlie B, Five Alive, and others!
A celebration of Old Skool anthems, piano classics, and euphoric energy in tribute to the iconic Stu Allan.
ARENA 2 – HISTORY OF HARDCORE
- Artists: DJ Sy, DJ Viper, Dougal, Fat Controller, and many more!
- MCs: Charlie B, Livelee, Magika, and more!
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, and others!
- MCs: Fearless, Five Alive, Flux, and more!
A tribute to the innovators of Jungle and early Drum & Bass, celebrating the roots of bass culture!
ARENA 4 – TECHNODROME
- Artists: Big Worm & Rascal, Cally, Dolphin, and more!
- MCs: Ribbz, Shocker, Squidgy B!
Experience the raw UK techno, acid, and gabber from the underground pioneers of the harder sound!
“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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