The Brit Fest has unveiled its biggest line-up yet, with Ocean Colour Scene, Matt Goss and Marc Almond among the big names coming to Altrincham next summer.
The independent festival will return to Ashley Hall Showground from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 July 2027, expanding to four days of live music for its fourth edition.
Organisers revealed the main stage line-up at a launch event this evening at Delta Hotels by Marriott Manchester Airport, hosted by Jenny Powell.
The festival will get underway on Thursday evening with Symphonic Ibiza, featuring a live orchestra, DJs and vocalists performing Ibiza anthems.
They will be joined by special guests Kelly Llorenna, Livin’ Joy and Rozalla.
Friday will be headlined by Ocean Colour Scene, with Lightning Seeds, Huey Morgan of Fun Lovin’ Criminals and rising star Laurie Wright also confirmed.
Bucks Fizz and Let Loose singer Matthew Pateman will perform on the main stage before hosting the festival's VIP stage throughout Friday.
Two further major artists for the Friday line-up are due to be announced on October 3.
Saturday will see former Bros star Matt Goss top a bill featuring Haircut 100, Heaven 17, The Real Thing, Doctor & The Medics, Nathan Moore and Toyah.
Marc Almond will then bring the festival to a close on Sunday, when The Brand New Heavies, The Amy Winehouse Band, Baccara, The Magic Numbers, Musical Youth and Cole Page will also perform.
The 2027 festival will be the fourth staging of The Brit Fest at Ashley Hall Showground and organisers say it will have increased capacity, larger infrastructure and a number of new additions across the site.
Away from the main stage, the Busk Stop and Little Big Top will return with emerging performers, while there will also be independent food and drink traders and family entertainment.
Camping and live-in vehicle pitches will once again be available alongside general admission and VIP tickets.
Festival founders Edward and Anthony Prophet said: “The line-up is a huge part of The Brit Fest, but the feeling people take home with them is about so much more than who they have watched on stage.
“It is the friendships, the freedom, the unexpected moments and thousands of people singing together as the sun goes down. It is arriving with a group of friends, making new ones and leaving already talking about next year.
“For 2027, we have created four days that each have their own identity while still feeling unmistakably like The Brit Fest.
“There are artists people have loved for decades, songs everyone knows and performers that a new generation of festivalgoers will discover for the first time.
“This will be our biggest edition yet, but it will retain the warmth, character and sense of community that have carried us from the very beginning.”
The day-by-day breakdown of The Brit Fest 2027
The festival has also announced Children's Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT) as its official charity partner for 2027, while The Propstore and digital media partner Add People have joined its network of commercial partners.
Tickets for The Brit Fest 2027, including general admission, VIP, camping and live-in vehicle packages, will go on sale at 10am on Thursday October 1.
A limited presale held during this year's festival sold out on the same day.
Further artists and details of new attractions are expected to be announced over the coming months.
