Manchester Forever at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Manchester Forever on May 2, 2026 at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester features Billy Daniel Bunter, Mark XTC, Paul Taylor, Ratpack, Rob Tissera, Shades Of Rhythm, Charlie B, Five Alive, DJ Sy, Dougal, Hixxy, Mark Breeze, Scott Brown, Sharkey (1), Bryan Gee, DJ Hype, DJ Phantasy, DJ Rap, Futurebound, Kenny Ken, Ray Keith, Silver (UK), Simon Bassline Smith, DJ SS, Flux, IC3, Navigator, caLLy, DOLPHIN, Lomas and Mark EG performing house DJ sets.

Manchester Forever celebrates the iconic 90s rave scene, featuring the Stu Allan Festival in its main arena. The event will showcase four arenas dedicated to Old Skool, Hardcore, Jungle, Acid, Gabber, and Techno. A lineup of over 60 renowned DJs and MCs includes Billy Daniel Bunter, Mark XTC, Paul Taylor, Ratpack, Rob Tissera, Shades Of Rhythm, Charlie B, Five Alive, DJ Sy, Dougal, Hixxy, Mark Breeze, Scott Brown, Sharkey, Bryan Gee, DJ Hype, DJ Phantasy, DJ Rap, Futurebound, Kenny Ken, Ray Keith, Silver (UK), Simon Bassline Smith, DJ SS, Flux, IC3, Navigator, caLLy, DOLPHIN, Lomas, and Mark EG. This event recalls the legacy of the Bowlers Exhibition Centre, a pivotal venue in UK club culture during the 1990s.