The story of 6 Music Festival 2026 in photos
Across four days, Manchester’s grassroots venues played host to a line-up of cult favourites, indie icons and leftfield heroes. Our photographers were there to capture every moment — up close and unfiltered. These are the images that defined 6 Music Festival 2026.
Kelly Lee Owens
Wesley Joseph
Mandy, Indiana
The Horrors
Yard Act
Bloc Party
Jacob Alon
Courtney Barnett
Lynks