6 Music Festival 2027 heads to Newcastle
BBC Radio 6 Music’s annual festival will take place in Newcastle from 15 to 19 March 2027, returning to the North East for the first time since 2015. The five-day event will feature performances and DJ sets across independent and grassroots venues, bringing national attention to the city’s music scene.
Newcastle has hosted the Mercury Prize for two consecutive years and the MOBO Awards in 2025. The festival began in 2014 as a roaming event and settled in Manchester in 2023; its 2026 line-up included Bloc Party, Courtney Barnett and Jacob Alon. Organisers will announce the 2027 artists and venues next year.
In short
- 6 Music Festival returns to Newcastle in March 2027.
- Five days of performances and DJ sets are planned.
- The full line-up and venues will be announced next year.