The Brit Fest

About The Brit Fest

The Brit Fest 2027 takes place at Ashley Hall Showground, Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 3QA, as a pop and rock music festival.

2024 was the inaugural event, running from 5–7 July and drawing about 15,000 attendees. The festival grew to about 30,000 attendees in 2025 and around 35,000 over four days in 2026.

The event celebrates British culture through music, fashion, food and drink, with a classic car display also listed among its features.

Lineup and Programme

2025 headliners included Razorlight, UB40 and 10cc. 2026 headliners included Happy Mondays, Holly Johnson and ABC.

The programme uses the Main Stage, ABC+ Warranty Stage, Little Big Top and Busk Stops. Live music includes bands, DJs and choirs, with busking performances and emerging artists also part of the site programme.

Activities listed for the festival include mini-golf, fire-walking, creative workshops, artisan food and drink stalls, local producer markets, wellness and yoga sessions, and relaxation in the Mindful Meadow.

Who Is It For?

All ages are admitted, and the festival is family-friendly. Under-16s require child tickets, and under-2s are free.

The mix of pop, rock, DJs, choirs, food areas, workshops and wellness sessions gives the event a broad family and mainstream music audience.

The Venue and Site

Ashley Hall Showground covers 100 acres and operates as an outdoor open-field festival site with a single arena, main stages and separate camping areas.

Facilities include food and drink stalls, bars, toilets, showers and quiet relaxation zones including the Mindful Meadow. On-site camping uses 5m×5m pitches from Friday to Monday, with parking available, and glamping is available through Tangerine Fields.

Travel to The Brit Fest

Ashley Hall Showground is in Altrincham, Cheshire, about 10 miles from Manchester city centre and 7 miles from Manchester Airport.

• Nearest station: Hale, 1.2 miles from the site.
• Other local interchange: Altrincham Interchange, 2.2 miles from the site.
• Shuttle buses: Complimentary shuttle buses run from Hale station and Altrincham Interchange.
• Road access: M56 Junction 7, M6, A56 and A50.
• Parking: On-site parking is available and must be pre-booked via festival tickets.