Scouting for Girls

Electric Heart Festival lands in Manchester on Sunday 5th July 2026, bringing a brand-new indie festival to the city for one unforgettable summer day.
From 2PM-10:30PM, the iconic Manchester Barton Aerodrome transforms into an open-air playground for guitar music, big choruses, and shared moments under wide skies. This is a full-throttle celebration of modern indie, built for the believers, the late-night gig goers, the playlist diggers, and anyone who feels music hit before it's even finished the first chorus.
LINE-UP
The FratellisScouting For GirlsThe FeelingThe HoosiersToploaderDodgy
Expect soaring guitars, raw lyrics, hands-in-the-air anthems, and sing-along moments from start to finish, the kind of atmosphere Manchester was built for.
Electric Heart isn't just another festival date, it's a statement. A new chapter for the city's live music scene. A place where daylight fades into neon evenings, strangers become mates, and the music doesn't just play, it connects.
One city. One field. One electric feeling.