Mangata Festival 2027, Nottingham, United Kingdom

• September 4, 2027
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• September 4, 2027
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What to expect in 2027

Mangata Festival 2027 returns to Nottingham on Saturday 4 September 2027 for a full day dedicated to heavy, alternative and underground music. The festival is built around Nottingham’s independent live-music scene, bringing multiple bands and performers together across intimate city-centre venues rather than operating as a conventional large outdoor festival. The 2027 edition is scheduled at Rescue Rooms, with doors opening at 12:00.

The festival is particularly suited to fans of heavy metal, alternative rock, hardcore, progressive music, post-metal and other forms of underground heavy music. The organisers have confirmed the first group of artists for 2027, with Hundred Year Old Man, Worn Out, Million Moons, Survivalist, Basement Torture Killings, Uridium and Tumanduumband currently announced. More artists and programme information are expected to be added as the festival approaches.

Mangata Festival also has a strong grassroots focus. Its organisers describe the event as a project created by heavy-music enthusiasts with an emphasis on supporting emerging artists and Nottingham’s local creative scene. Previous editions have used several stages and nearby venues, allowing audiences to move between performances and discover smaller acts alongside more established names.

Festival dates

Mangata Festival 2027 will take place on Saturday 4 September 2027 in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The current official ticket listing identifies the event as a one-day festival, with doors scheduled for 12:00.

The festival’s 2027 date is already confirmed and tickets are currently available. Visitors should keep checking the official festival website and ticket provider for updates because the running order, additional artists, stage allocations and final timings may be announced progressively.

The current advertised date is:

• Date: Saturday 4 September 2027
• Doors: 12:00
• Duration: One day
• City: Nottingham
• Country: United Kingdom

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Venue & festival site

The principal 2027 venue is Rescue Rooms in Nottingham city centre. The venue is located at Masonic Place, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, NG1 5LB. Rescue Rooms is an established live-music venue and provides the main setting for the festival.

Mangata has historically operated across several nearby venues and stages. Previous editions have included Rescue Rooms, Red Room, Stealth, Ghost and Tap n Tumbler, creating a walkable city-centre festival environment rather than a single large festival field.

For 2027, the currently confirmed ticket listing identifies Rescue Rooms as the festival venue. The exact 2027 stage configuration should therefore be checked against the official festival announcement before travelling, as the organisers may announce additional rooms, partner venues or stage details later.

Rescue Rooms is centrally positioned and is close to Nottingham’s restaurants, bars, hotels, public transport connections and other entertainment venues, making it practical for visitors who want to stay in the city centre.

Full lineup

The 2027 lineup currently includes the following confirmed artists:

• Hundred Year Old Man
• Worn Out
• Million Moons
• Survivalist
• Basement Torture Killings
• Uridium
• Tumanduumband

This should be treated as the currently announced lineup rather than the final festival bill. The official ticket listing describes these artists as confirmed while indicating that additional acts are expected to be announced.

Mangata’s previous editions have featured a much larger selection of artists, so visitors should expect the 2027 programme to develop as more announcements are made. The festival’s focus remains on heavy and alternative music, with opportunities to discover both established and emerging performers.

Headliners

The 2027 headliner structure has not yet been fully published. Although several artists have already been confirmed, the organisers have not provided a definitive final headliner announcement or complete closing-stage running order at the time of writing.

Hundred Year Old Man, Worn Out and the other announced acts form part of the confirmed 2027 programme, but it would be premature to identify one of them as the official festival headliner without a published headline announcement.

Visitors interested in the final headline performances should monitor the official Mangata Festival website and ticket announcements as the festival gets closer. The closing acts and final performance order are likely to become clearer once the complete programme has been released.

Stage-by-stage schedule

The detailed 2027 stage-by-stage schedule has not yet been published. Mangata has historically used several stages, allowing bands to perform across different rooms and giving visitors the opportunity to move between performances.

Previous festival configurations have included stages at Rescue Rooms and nearby venues. The 2026 festival information lists Rescue Rooms as the main stage, with additional rooms including Stealth Upstairs, Stealth Downstairs, Red Room and a free-entry Tap n Tumbler stage.

For 2027, visitors should wait for the official stage announcement before planning a complete timetable. Once the organisers publish the running order, it should be possible to identify which bands are playing each room and avoid clashes between preferred performances.

The multi-room format is one of the festival’s main attractions because audiences can experience different styles of heavy and alternative music throughout the day.

Set times

Individual set times for Mangata Festival 2027 have not yet been announced. Doors are currently listed for 12:00, but the precise performance schedule, stage changeovers and final closing times should be confirmed by the organisers.

Previous editions have operated as extended daytime-to-evening events. The 2026 festival was advertised from 12:00 to 23:00, while previous editions have also used varying closing times between individual stages.

Because several performances can overlap, visitors should check the final timetable before attending. It is advisable to arrive early, particularly for smaller-capacity rooms, because previous Mangata venue information has warned that some stages have limited capacity.

Ticket types

The main currently advertised ticket type for Mangata Festival 2027 is the Early Bird ticket. The current ticket listing shows an Early Bird face value of £25, which converts to approximately $34 using the current GBP/USD rate.

The ticket listing also shows a £27.50 total price against a £25 face value, indicating that additional ticket or booking charges may apply. Converted at approximately 1.348 USD per GBP, £27.50 is approximately $37.

Current advertised pricing can therefore be summarised as:

• Early Bird face value: approximately $34
• Current listed ticket total including the displayed additional amount: approximately $37
• Maximum purchase limit: 6 tickets per customer
• Age requirement: 14+, with under-18s required to attend with a responsible adult

Ticket prices can change as allocation phases sell out. Visitors should use the official ticket provider for the final amount payable at checkout.

Ticket release phases

The 2027 Early Bird ticket allocation is already on sale. The current ticket listing identifies the Early Bird face value as £25, approximately $34, and indicates that availability is subject to demand.

A complete sequence of later ticket phases has not yet been publicly detailed. Mangata has previously used tiered ticket pricing, meaning earlier allocations can sell out before the next price level becomes available.

For comparison, the 2025 edition offered Early Bird tickets at £30, approximately $40, followed by regular tickets at £40, approximately $54. These previous-edition figures provide useful context but are not a guarantee of the 2027 later-stage prices.

Visitors who already know they want to attend may therefore benefit from checking the current Early Bird availability rather than waiting for later ticket phases.

VIP/Village options

No dedicated VIP village, camping village or premium accommodation area has been announced for Mangata Festival 2027.

This reflects the festival’s city-centre format. Unlike large camping festivals, Mangata is designed around established Nottingham music venues, with accommodation, restaurants, public transport and other city facilities located around the event area.

The festival has historically concentrated on accessible live-music rooms rather than creating a large festival village with camping, glamping or extensive VIP infrastructure.

If VIP upgrades, hospitality packages or premium experiences are introduced for 2027, they should be confirmed through the official festival or ticketing channels rather than assumed from other festivals.

Festival rules

Festival visitors should follow the venue and event rules in force on the day. Mangata has previously operated age restrictions, security searches and wristband controls across its venues.

The principal rules include:

• Rescue Rooms, Red Room and Stealth venues are 14+.
• Under-18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
• The Tap n Tumbler has previously operated as an 18+ venue.
• Challenge 25 age-verification procedures may apply.
• Wristbands must remain attached throughout the event.
• Security and bag searches may take place.
• Weapons, drugs, glass and alcohol brought into the venues are prohibited.
• Visitors should not bring outside food and drink into the venue.
• Professional photography equipment, tripods and professional lighting equipment require permission.
• Abusive or threatening behaviour can result in removal from the festival.

Pass-outs have previously been permitted, but visitors should keep their wristband secure because it may be required for re-entry.

How to get there

Mangata Festival is located in central Nottingham, making it relatively easy to reach without a car. Rescue Rooms is situated at Masonic Place, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, NG1 5LB.

Visitors arriving by train can use Nottingham Station. The station is approximately a 15–20 minute walk from Rescue Rooms. The route takes visitors through the city centre towards Old Market Square and the Theatre Royal area before continuing towards Goldsmith Street.

By tram, Royal Centre is the closest convenient tram stop to Rescue Rooms, approximately three minutes away on foot. Nottingham’s tram network connects the city centre with several surrounding areas.

Visitors arriving by bus can use services serving the city centre and stops close to Rock City and the Theatre Royal area. The festival’s official travel information also recommends using Nottingham’s local transport planning services before travelling.

For drivers, nearby multi-storey parking options include Trinity Square, Q-Park Talbot Street, Upper Parliament Street and Victoria Centre car parks. City-centre parking can be expensive, so public transport or park-and-ride options may be more convenient.

Public transport after the festival

Because Mangata takes place in Nottingham city centre, visitors have several options for leaving the festival after the final performances.

The best option for many visitors is to stay within walking distance of the venue or book accommodation close to Nottingham city centre. This avoids relying on late-night connections after the festival finishes.

Tram and bus operating hours should be checked on the festival date because evening and late-night services can differ from daytime schedules. Visitors travelling back to another city should also check the final train departures from Nottingham Station before attending the closing performances.

Taxis and private-hire vehicles provide another option for visitors who need to travel after public transport services become less frequent. Advance planning is recommended on a busy festival night.

Accommodation areas

The most convenient accommodation area is Nottingham city centre because Rescue Rooms is centrally located and surrounded by hotels, serviced apartments and other accommodation options.

The Old Market Square, Theatre Royal, Victoria Centre, Lace Market and Hockley areas can all be practical bases for festival visitors. Staying centrally can reduce the need for late-night transport and allows visitors to walk between accommodation, restaurants and festival venues.

Visitors arriving from outside Nottingham can also consider areas around Nottingham Station if they want easy access to intercity rail services. The station is within walking distance of the main festival area.

For the largest choice of accommodation, visitors should book early, particularly if the final lineup generates increased demand.

Food & drink at the festival

Mangata’s city-centre format means visitors have access to a broad selection of food and drink options around the festival venues.

Previous festival information has confirmed food traders and described options such as hot dogs, nachos, waffles, popcorn, candy floss, pick-and-mix and other snacks. Nearby Nottingham restaurants and takeaways also provide additional choices within walking distance.

Outside food and drink has previously not been permitted inside the venues, so visitors should check the latest entry rules before arriving.

The festival has also worked with local businesses and breweries in previous editions, reflecting its emphasis on supporting Nottingham’s independent food, drink and creative communities.

Accessibility

Accessibility varies between the different festival rooms, so visitors with mobility requirements should plan their route carefully.

Rescue Rooms has step-free access from Talbot Street and is a ground-floor venue. Stealth Downstairs also has step-free access from Goldsmith Street. The Tap n Tumbler is a ground-floor venue with step-free access, although its accessibility facilities differ from the main venue complex.

Stealth Upstairs and the Red Room are upstairs venues without step-free access. There is also no step-free internal route between some of the venues because of steps between the buildings.

A disabled toilet is available within the Rescue Rooms main bar. Visitors who require accessibility support are encouraged to contact the organisers in advance at info@mangatamusic.co.uk so that suitable arrangements and venue information can be discussed.

Best days to attend

Mangata Festival 2027 is a one-day event, taking place on Saturday 4 September, so there is no choice between multiple festival days.

Saturday is therefore the only day on which the complete 2027 programme can be experienced. Visitors travelling from outside Nottingham may prefer to arrive on Friday so they can collect their bearings, check transport arrangements and avoid rushing to the first performances on Saturday.

Arriving early is particularly worthwhile if visitors want to see several smaller acts because some festival rooms have limited capacity. Early arrival can also make it easier to explore different stages before the busiest evening period.

Previous year’s highlights

Mangata Festival has developed around Nottingham’s grassroots alternative and heavy-music community. The 2025 edition featured more than 40 bands across five stages and included artists such as The Raven Age, The Five Hundred, Seething Akira, Blanket, Desert Storm, Esoterica, Mother Vulture, Black Coast, Ante-Inferno, Devastator and many other acts.

The 2025 festival operated across three main sites, with Rescue Rooms serving as the main location and additional performances at nearby venues. The Tap n Tumbler also hosted a free-entry stage, giving visitors an additional way to discover emerging artists.

The 2026 edition continued the multi-stage heavy-music concept, with a programme including Nordic Giants, The Hara, ten56., Raised By Owls, Vexed, Red Method, Hundred Year Old Man, Hidden Mothers, Alpha Male Tea Party and other performers.

These previous editions demonstrate the festival’s emphasis on variety, intimate rooms and discovering artists beyond the biggest names. The 2027 event is expected to continue that grassroots-heavy-music identity.

Official tickets

Official tickets for Mangata Festival 2027 are currently available through the festival’s authorised ticketing channel, with the current Early Bird allocation listed through Gigantic.

The event is scheduled for Saturday 4 September 2027 at Rescue Rooms in Nottingham, with doors at 12:00. The current Early Bird face value is approximately $34, while the displayed ticket total is approximately $37 after the additional amount shown by the ticket provider.

Visitors should purchase through the official festival website or its linked ticket provider rather than relying on unofficial resale listings. Ticket availability and prices can change as allocations sell out.

Official festival website: https://www.mangatafestival.co.uk/

Official ticket page: https://www.gigantic.com/mangata-festival-2027-tickets/nottingham-rescue-rooms/2027-09-04-12-00

General enquiries: info@mangatamusic.co.uk

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