The first wave of acts for Neighbourhood Weekender 2027 has been announced, with Rick Astley, Courteeners and Paul Heaton among the headliners. The festival returns to Victoria Park in Warrington over the May Bank Holiday weekend, on Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30.
First acts confirmed for Victoria Park
Paul Heaton, Royston Club, Reytons and Middleton band Courteeners are among the first acts confirmed to perform across the two days. Courteeners are also playing a big show at Wythenshawe Park this weekend. Also on the bill are The Vaccines, The Fratellis, Badly Drawn Boy, Professor Green, The Covasettes and 80s music legend Rick Astley.
Speaking about the announcement, Rick said: “I'm so excited to be playing at NBHD Weekender Festival 2027. It says Warrington on my passport, come on!! Can't wait!”
Reytons added: “I think we've played NBHD Weekender the most out of any festival, so it feels great to come back and headline it for our fifth appearance! The people of Warrington always come out in their masses and we can't wait to meet them with tonnes of pyro-infused energy!"
More names and special sets
The Bank Holiday weekend celebration will also feature performances from Gabrielle, The Cheap Thrills, The Coral, The View, Seb Lowe and Kate Couriel, as well as a special Haçienda Presents set from iconic Manchester DJ Graeme Park and dance outfit K-Klass.
"A Bank Holiday weekend, an amazing line-up and thousands of music lovers enjoying life together: What's not to love?," Graeme said. "I'm delighted to be DJing at Neighbourhood Weekender and bringing a little of The Haçienda spirit to Warrington. Expect great music, big smiles and some epic hands-in-the-air moments."
Gabrielle added: "I'm really excited to be performing at NBHD Weekender festival in Warrington for the first time next year! It’s going to be a brilliant weekend, and I can’t wait to see you all there."
New family focus and ticket details
The 2027 festival is also set to see the return of the fan-favourite Neighbourhood Inn, which did not appear at this year’s event. The pub and interactive stage has previously hosted quizzes, rockaoke, sing-a-long bingo and even air guitar lessons.
New for next year, Neighbourhood Weekender will feature a bigger family focus and will offer dedicated ticket prices for children aged 10 and under. All tickets will go on sale on Friday, September 4 at 9.30am via Gigs and Tours and Ticketmaster.
There will also be a local pre-sale for residents in postcodes WA1-WA5 from Wednesday (September 2) at 9.30am. Tickets will also be available via the official Neighbourhood Weekender website.
"We’re so buzzing to be a part of NBHD Weekender," Manchester-based indie band The Covasettes said. "Once again this festival puts Manchester firmly on the map as the best city in the world for upcoming bands and artists - especially because we’re on the lineup!"
Neighbourhood Weekender 2027 will take place at Victoria Park, Warrington on May 29-30.
