Summer is approaching, and what better way to celebrate it than with a good festival? Here are six in Bolton and the surrounding area that have something special to offer.
Right to Roam
Every July, venues across Bolton town centre join together for the Right to Roam Festival.
Revellers will rock out to dozens of upcoming bands and acts, as well as some legends, such as 80s and 90s Forest of Dean indie band EMF, and Middleton post-punk heroes The Chameleons.
The festival will hit the town on July 5 and 6, with admission for both days only costing £15.
For tickets and to find out more about the festival, visit its website at www.righttoroambolton.com/
Bolton Food and Drink Festival
One of the most beloved events on the town’s calendar, Bolton Food and Drink Festival offers four days of foodie fun over the August Bank Holiday Weekend.
Complete with celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, more food stalls than you can shake a stick at, and live music performances, there is much to see and do at the event.
Entry to the festival is free, but there are ticketed events such as chef demos and the Faulty Towers Dining Experience.
To learn more and for tickets, visit boltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com/
Made in Manchester
Celebrating the biggest and best of Manchester music across the years, this festival showcases tribute acts to giants such as Oasis, Take That, Happy Mondays, The Stone Roses, The Smiths and James.
It also showcases acts playing original music, such as The Shed Project, Jace Campbell and Will Edgar, who made it through to the final of The Voice UK last year.
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Held at Bolton Arena, the festival will take place on June 8, but be warned tickets are already sold out.
To learn more about Made in Manchester, visit madeinmanchesterfestival.co.uk/bolton-2024
Smithills Hall Beer and Gin Festival
Run by town centre bar Northern Monkey, the Smithills Hall Beer and Gin Festival will toast the (hopefully!) warmer weather on June 14 and 15.
It will include some of the best local and national breweries, with 12 cask ales, 12 craft keg beers, and a wide variety of gins, lager, cider and wines.
There will also be food stalls, and various acoustic artists and live bands.
For further information and to buy tickets, visit www.northernmonkeybrewco.co.uk/
Parklife
Now for something completely different, albeit on the same weekend as Made in Manchester.
Parklife, in Bury’s Heaton Park, brings together the best in house, drum and bass, hip hop, and garage music.
Headliners Disclosure and Doja Cat are joined by an eclectic mix, from drill rapper Digga D to 2000s pop darlings Sugababes and jungle DJ Nia Archives.
Day and weekend tickets are still available, ranging from £79.50 to £169.50, plus booking fees.
Tickets can be found on the Parklife website at parklife.uk.com/tickets/
Lytham Festival
The five-day musical extravaganza returns to Lancashire between July 3 and 7, with a wide selection of acts available to watch.
Headliners for each day are Hozier, Shania Twain, Courteeners, Madness and an orchestral performance by James.
Based in picturesque Lytham St Annes, revellers will be partying under the windmill and taking in the Fylde scenery.
For tickets and to learn more, see their website at www.lythamfestival.com/
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