Edward Prophet, Olivier nominee and director of The Brit Fest and Christmas Musical Spectacular, joined Ben Forster and Michael Crawford for celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera. The landmark occasion at His Majesty’s Theatre in London...

As businesses begin planning their hospitality, staff rewards and brand activity for 2027, The Brit Fest is making the case for swapping traditional corporate entertainment for something altogether more memorable. The multi-award-winning independent festival returns...

You might book your ticket because Ocean Colour Scene are playing. Or Matt Goss. Marc Almond. Lightning Seeds. Heaven 17. Haircut 100. The Wonder Stuff. Inspiral Carpets. But somewhere between arriving at Ashley Hall and packing everything away on Monday morning,...

Summer might be disappearing into the rear-view mirror, but there’s something rather magical waiting at the other end of the year. Summer might be disappearing into the rear-view mirror, but there’s something rather magical waiting at the other end of the year. This...

There are certain nights when you get to stop for a moment, look around the room and realise just how far something has come. - The launch of The Brit Fest 2027 was one of those nights. On Thursday 24 September, we brought together artists, partners, sponsors, local...

The secret is finally out. The full Main Stage line-up for The Brit Fest 2027 has been revealed, and we’re getting ready for our biggest summer yet. From 15–18 July 2027, Ashley Hall will once again come alive for four days of huge live music, festival discoveries,...

Tickets for the must-visit, multi-award-winning festival go on sale on 1 October at 10am. On Thursday 24 September 2026, The Brit Fest will reveal its complete Main Stage line-up for 2027, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for one of the UK’s...

The Brit Fest has officially announced its 2027 dates, confirming the award-winning independent festival will return to Ashley Hall Showground, Cheshire, from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 July 2027. The announcement marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Great...

In a world where more and more live events are owned by multinational corporations, The Brit Fest is proudly different. We are an independent, family-run festival, created with heart, built through hard work and driven by a genuine love of live music and bringing...

Everyone at The Brit Fest is deeply saddened by the passing of Bonnie Tyler. Bonnie wasn’t simply one of the world’s great performers. She was part of our story. When The Brit Fest was still finding its feet, Bonnie believed in what we were creating. In 2024, she...

The Brit Fest has officially closed the gates on its biggest and most successful event to date, with a record 35,000 music lovers joining the celebration across four unforgettable days at Ashley Hall Showground. From the opening night spectacular of Symphonic Ibiza...

With just days to go until the gates open at Ashley Hall, The Brit Fest has unveiled its dedicated 2026 Event Information Page, giving festivalgoers one central place to find everything they need ahead of their favourite four days of the year. The page, available now...

There is a particular moment in every festival year when everything suddenly feels real. Seashell is a charity based in Stockport but has a national reach – supporting children and young people with complex learning difficulties, disabilities and additional...

There is a particular moment in every festival year when everything suddenly feels real.For months, The Brit Fest exists in meeting rooms, artist contracts, site plans, supplier calls and endless conversations about how to make the next event even better than the...

One of the things that has shaped The Brit Fest from the very beginning is the people behind it. Not just the artists, performers or audiences, but the businesses, suppliers and teams who help bring the whole thing together behind the scenes. And wherever possible,...

Award-winning Great British Festivals, the team behind the multi award-winning The Brit Fest, officially launched their brand-new all-star arena production Christmas Musical Spectacular last night at Printworks Manchester, unveiling what is set to become one of...

There are awards ceremonies… and then there are moments that genuinely stop you in your tracks. For everyone connected with The Brit Fest, this week delivered one of those moments as festival founders Edward Prophet and Anthony Prophet were invited to the iconic Grand...

Kinkladze Wines will return as the official wine partner of The Brit Fest for 2026, continuing a relationship built on a strong natural fit between the two. Following a successful collaboration in 2025, Kinkladze will once again be part of the festival this summer,...

This December, something special comes to Manchester. The team behind The Brit Fest, Great British Festivals, today announce a major new Christmas production set to take over the iconic AO Arena for two nights only. Positioned as one of Europe’s largest Christmas...

It began, as many good things do, with a simple idea. A local festival. Carefully curated. Rooted in community. Built for people who wanted great music without the chaos that often comes with it. What perhaps wasn’t expected, at least not this quickly, was how far...

There is a moment, familiar to anyone who has stood in a festival crowd, when the present gives way to the past. It rarely arrives with any warning. A song begins, often one heard countless times before, and yet something about hearing it live, surrounded by others,...

When people think about festivals, they picture the music, the atmosphere, the moments shared with friends and family. What you don’t always see is the huge amount of planning, care and responsibility that goes on behind the scenes to make those moments possible. At...

We’ve got some very special news to share.The Brit Fest has been named a finalist at the North West Family Business Awards 2026… and we are in the running for the People’s Choice Award. This one is different. This one is yours.   WHAT IS THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE...

We’ve got some big news to share…The Brit Fest has officially been shortlisted in three major categories at the North West Family Business Awards 2026, and honestly, we couldn’t be prouder. After picking up the Judges Award in 2025, to be recognised again this year...

If there’s one thing that made last July so special, it was you.From the moment the gates opened, the fields of Ashley Hall became a sea of colour, creativity and laughter. Everywhere we looked there were costumes, groups of friends who had clearly spent weeks...

Three years ago, two brothers had a simple idea.Create a festival we could be proud of.We did not have a blueprint for how it would all unfold. We did not have unlimited backing or a guaranteed path. What we did have was belief, hard work and a clear vision to build...

There’s a certain moment in every festival cycle when you realise something special is happening. For The Brit Fest 2026, that moment is now. General camping is officially sold out.Not “nearly gone.”Not “limited availability.”Sold out. For a boutique countryside...

Why The Feeling You Get at a Festival Is More Than Just a Moment.We all know the feeling. The lights dim.The first notes land.You look around and thousands of people are singing the same words as you. It feels electric. It feels unifying. It feels unforgettable. And...

While the stages may still be months away from lighting up Ashley Hall Showground, planning for The Brit Fest 2026 is already in full swing. And for Altrincham based ABC+ Warranty, our Title Partner, preparations are gathering serious momentum. ABC+ Warranty are one...

The Brit Fest has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious Skiddle Awards 2026, shortlisted in the category Festivals - Family Fun in a Field, recognising events that deliver unforgettable weekends where music, games and shared memories come together under open...

Love, laughter and meaningful moments in the heart of the festivalBrit Fest 2026 will once again host something truly special alongside its music and celebrations, with Handfastings and Friendship Blessings hosted by Boho Blessings. Rooted in the festival’s spirit of...

The Brit Fest team were proud to be invited to the inaugural Sale Sharks Corporate Summit at the Corpaq Stadium this week, and what a fantastic day it was.Bringing together corporate partners from across the region, the summit offered a genuine behind-the-scenes look...

Love has many languages. Sometimes it’s spoken softly. Sometimes it’s shouted back at a stage. And sometimes, it arrives perfectly wrapped in a song you didn’t know you needed until the first chorus hits.With Valentine’s Day in mind, we’re very happy to share our...

Every now and then, something happens that makes you stop, blink twice, and check you’re not dreaming.This week was one of those moments.We were incredibly honoured to receive a letter from His Majesty The King, responding to an invitation to attend The Brit Fest this...

Strengthening Community, As we look ahead to summer 2026, one of the most important parts of our planning continues to happen away from the stages, soundchecks and schedules.Connection to our community Recently, Edward and Anthony Prophet met with Denise Laver, Chair...

Radio Brit Fest welcomed a true broadcasting legend into the studio as Clive “The Doc” Jackson joined host Peter Scotson for a full-length, in-depth conversation recorded live at the brand-new WA15 Studios in Hale.Radio Brit Fest welcomed a true broadcasting legend...

Building Our Biggest and Best Festival YetWhile the stages are still quiet and the fields rest through winter, there is already a huge amount happening behind the scenes at The Brit Fest as preparations gather pace for what promises to be the biggest and best edition...

While winter settles in and diaries begin to fill with plans for the year ahead, one thing is becoming increasingly clear, the best summers are the ones planned early, with people you love, and with something special to look forward to.That is exactly why The Brit...

Festival leader joins renowned journalist Andy Spinoza and the Curator of City Life in a discussion on culture, community and Manchester’s evolving creative identityBrit Fest Co Founder Anthony Prophet took to the stage on Thursday 20 November 2026 at the iconic...

Winners of the Festival Support Scheme and Skiddle x Association of Independent Festivals Awards, and shortlisted for Festival of the Year at The LIVE Awards 2025The Brit Fest has been officially recognised as one of the UK’s most exciting and fast-rising live events...

A night of pride as local leaders showcase Altrincham’s creativity, enterprise and community spiritThe glittering ceremony, held at Lancashire County Cricket Club, Old Trafford, brought together hundreds of Greater Manchester’s most influential names in culture,...

The Brit Fest joins Manchester’s cultural hall of fame at the “Mancunian Oscars”The Brit Fest has taken centre stage after being crowned Leading Live Event of the Year at the This Is Manchester Awards 2025, solidifying its place among Manchester’s most celebrated...

It was standing room only as The Brit Fest officially unveiled its full 2026 line-up at an exclusive,invite-only Media & VIP Launch Event on Thursday 16th October.Hosted at the Everyman Cinema, the packed house of press, partners and special guests were the very...

The wait is over. The Brit Fest has officially unveiled its full 2026 line-up, confirming another record-breaking year for one of the North West’s most exciting and fast-growing festivals. The announcement was made at a packed Media & VIP Launch Event in...

The Brit Fest is thrilled to announce not one, but two major award nominations that recognise its growing impact as one of the North West’s leading cultural events.The festival has once again been shortlisted for Leading Live Event of the Year at the prestigious This...

Great British Festivals Limited – the team behind The Brit Fest – has been named Manchester & North West England New Events Company of the Year 2025/26 at the Prestige Awards.This latest accolade follows an impressive run of recognition for the festival and its...

Ashley Hall Showground, Cheshire, played host to a truly unforgettable weekend as The Brit Fest 2025 welcomed 30,000 festivalgoers and broke a world record for the largest ever Hokey Cokey, led by none other than Black Lace who also got the entire crowd moving in a...

With just one month to go, The Brit Fest has revealed its full line-up for 2025, confirming an exciting three-day programme of live music, entertainment, family fun, and all-new experiences.Taking place from 4–6 July at Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham, The Brit...

The team behind The Brit Fest, Great British Festivals, has been awarded a prestigious Special Judges' Award at the North West Business Awards on Friday night — an incredible achievement for the family-run organisation behind one of Cheshire’s most exciting and...

Edward and Anthony Prophet, the brothers behind the hugely successful Brit Fest, have been formally honoured by Altrincham Court Leet in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the local community through their work in the events and entertainment industry....

The Brit Fest 2025 is back and bigger than ever, returning to Ashley Hall Showground from 4th to 6th July 2025. Excitement is building at The Brit Fest, as the family-run festival is officially named a finalist in the Rising Stars category at the North West Family...

The Brit Fest 2025 is proud to announce Seashell Trust as its official charity partner for this year’s festival, taking place from 4th to 6th July 2025 at Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham. This exciting partnership aims to support the life-changing work of Seashell...

The Brit Fest 2025 is back and bigger than ever, returning to Ashley Hall Showground from 4th to 6th July 2025.With a star-studded line up, expanded entertainment, and exciting new features, this year’s festival promises to be the ultimate celebration of live music...

Tony Denton Promotions and Great British Festivals Present Squeeze at Ashley Hall Showground – Thursday, 3rd July 2025Tony Denton Promotions, in partnership with Great British Festivals, is delighted to announce an exclusive headline show featuring the legendary...

We are thrilled to announce that The Brit Fest 2024 has been shortlisted for the "Leading Live Event" Award at the This Is Manchester Awards 2024! This recognition follows our recent nominations at the UK Festival Awards, where we were honoured in two categories...

After the Huge Success of 2024, Cheshire’s Favourite Festival Announces a Spectacular Line-Up for 2025Following the resounding success of 2024, The Brit Fest is back and bigger than ever! Mark your calendars for the 4th, 5th, and 6th of July 2025, as this much-loved...

The Brit Fest 2025 is off to an overwhelming start with Early Bird tickets selling out in record time! Festival organisers are inspired to announce that the highly anticipated Early Bird tickets were completely sold out within little over 24 hours. Music fans and...

Following the tremendous success of The Brit Fest’s inaugural Best of British three-day family festival in Cheshire, we are delighted to announce the Early Bird Weekend Ticket Pre-Sale for the 2025 festival.This exclusive pre-sale will commence on 22nd July at 10:00...

Festivalgoers will be able to enjoy a feast of fabulous food and delicious drink options at the North-West’s most exciting summer festival next weekend. The Brit Fest takes place at the Ashley Hall Showground at Altrincham from July 5-7. Along with an unparalleled...

While the festival stages have a packed programme of top music, The Brit Fest is also promising a wide-ranging line-up of amazing entertainment right across its 100-acre festival site. Thrill-seekers should head to the Action Zone for some high-octane action courtesy...

Excitement is rising with just four weeks to go until the North West’s most anticipated new summer festival throws open its gates. The Brit Fest takes place at the Ashley Hall Showground in Altrincham from Fri 5 July - Sun 7 July 2024, promising more than 100 acres of...

It's only weeks to go until Festivalgoers can enjoy over 100 acres of live entertainment and family activities in what is set to be the regions must-see event of the summer. The Brit Fest takes place at the Ashley Hall Showground in Altrincham from Fri 5 July - Sun 7...