# 6 Music Festival 2027 will be held in Newcastle

The BBC has announced that its 6 Music Festival will take place in Newcastle in 2027. The event, tied to the BBC's digital radio station for alternative and indie music, moves to a new host city. It matters mainly to music fans and the local live-music economy.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm62ygw1e99xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:03:56 GMT