Green Island Festival 2026 - Vol. 3

Green Island Festival – Vol. 3

Green Island is back for its sixth year with the third and final chapter of our 2026 summer series.

On Saturday 5th September, Hulme Community Garden Centre, Warwick Street and the Niamos Centre transform into a five-stage day festival in the heart of Hulme, bringing together music, nature, food, family activities and one of the most unique settings in the city.

Built on a reputation for carefully curated line-ups, Green Island places underground, underrepresented and emerging artists alongside globally respected names and Manchester pioneers.

Vol. 3 Line-up includes:
A Guy Called Gerald
Jayahadadream

Vieux Farka Touré
Guacamaya
Femme De La Femme
NOSSA!
ALPS2!
Marley
DJ Subaru
Deptford George
Dub Jam Promotions
Lioness Power
Matty Banton

Dub Conductor
Alexis Vox
Lady R
Union Sound
Lys Darkgyal
Joseph Tunde
Bee Rosebud
Marie Franc
Midnight Matters
Afrodesia
Flat Moon
Lucy Watson
NAM
P2P
Rev Austin
Shelarus
Y-Sir

& more across five stages

From open-air sets in the gardens to intimate indoor moments at Niamos, to dancing in the street, every part of the site offers a different atmosphere throughout the day.

If you’ve been before, you know. If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat!

Saturday 5th September 2026
12:00 – 21:30
Hulme, Manchester

Family Activities: The Imaginarium

Curated by Z-arts, The Imaginarium is a relaxed family space open 12PM – 5PM, inviting families to make, move and explore together through nature-inspired creative activities.

What to expect:

• Drop-in flower & fauna themed art workshops with Janine

• Nature-inspired storytelling with Ilaria (various times)

• Magical Garden Adventure with our Nature Detective (various times)

Tickets are limited and previous editions have sold out. Secure yours now.

Sustainability & Community Giving

At Green Island Festival, every ticket makes a difference.

50p from every ticket goes towards a local charity.