50 years on from their formation, Mark E. Smith and The Fall are being celebrated with a new Manchester festival: Futures and Pasts.
Taking place from 5–7 June 2026 at Band on the Wall, the weekend brings together live music, films, talks, exhibitions, DJ sets and one-off events exploring five decades of The Fall’s influence and legacy.
The programme includes appearances and performances from Marc Riley, Craig Scanlon, Simon Armitage, Frank Skinner, Grant Showbiz and Jim Moir, alongside Imperial Wax, The Fallen Women, Hey! Luciani, The Dave Bush Tapes premiere, exhibitions, walking tours and more.
Manchester, June 2026. 
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