Today 13:00 - 16:00
Craig invites you to take a moment to chill out and relax in the Zen Den, with the help of two calming songs suggested by you.
Today 13:00 - 16:00
Craig invites you to take a moment to chill out and relax in the Zen Den, with the help of two calming songs suggested by you.
Today 16:00 - 19:00
Andy Votel joins Huw to talk about some of Manchester's greatest record labels. Kelly Lee Owens chooses this week's 'Song I Wish I'd Written'.
Today 19:00 - 21:00
Nathan Shepherd and Deb Grant hand-pick and share their latest new music obsessions.
Today 21:00 - 23:00
Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre.
Today 23:00 - 00:00
In this episode, Jay shares one of the biggest perks of touring... getting to explore record stores across the globe.
Tomorrow 00:00 - 01:00
Icelandic band Of Monsters and Men take over the Indie Forever playlist!
Tomorrow 01:00 - 02:00
Following their appearance at the 6 Music festival another chance to hear The Horrors recorded live at Glastonbury in 2009 and in session for 6 Music.
Tomorrow 02:00 - 03:00
Following their appearance at the 6 Music Festival another chance to hear Bloc Party recorded live at the Fez Club, Reading & Somerset House, London.
Tomorrow 03:00 - 04:00
3/4. 6 Music Festival 2026 headliner Courtney Barnett shares her songwriting inspirations.
Tomorrow 04:00 - 05:00
Want to hear the latest tracks 6 Music have added to their playlist? Then listen here!
Tomorrow 05:00 - 07:00
Chris with the early morning breakfast show and it's the start of the 6 Music Festival!
Tomorrow 07:00 - 10:00
Nick looks forward to 6 Music Festival 2026, which kicks off later today.
Tomorrow 10:00 - 13:00
Lauren gets your Wednesday going with the most magnificent music.
Tomorrow 13:00 - 16:00
The 6 Music Festival starts TODAY! Whether you're heading to Manchester or listening from home, Craig is here to help get you in the mood.
Tomorrow 16:00 - 19:00
Huw is live from Band on the Wall, and will be chatting to TTSSFU, Pyncher and Ellen Beth Abdi in the lead-up to BBC Introducing live at 6 Music Festival in Manchester.
Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:30
Nathan and Deb are live from Band on the Wall in Manchester for the 6 Music Festival, with live sets from Ellen Beth Abdi and pyncher.
Tomorrow 19:30 - 19:45
Live from the 6 Music Festival.
Tomorrow 19:45 - 20:30
Nathan Shepherd and Deb Grant are live from Band on the Wall, Manchester for the 6 Music Festival!
Tomorrow 20:30 - 21:00
Live from the 6 Music Festival.
Tomorrow 21:00 - 21:45
Emily is live from Band on the Wall, Manchester, for the 6 Music Festival! She'll be joined by pyncher, fresh from their live performance.
Tomorrow 21:45 - 23:00
Live from the 6 Music Festival.
Tomorrow 23:00 - 00:00
Ryan and Chris come together (with their matching Prince tattoos) for an hour of celebration of the great Paisley Park.
Thursday 00:00 - 01:00
Mancunian experimental rock band Legs on Wheels take you out on midnight run with a Running playlist. (Legs, running, get it?).
Thursday 01:00 - 02:00
The Bloc Party frontman reveals the records that are part of his musical DNA, talks through the band's debut album, his solo material & what to expect from the new LP.
Thursday 02:00 - 03:00
Kele Okereke shares the pivotal moments that have made him the artist he is today, and the songs that have sound-tracked the ups and downs of his life.
Thursday 03:00 - 04:00
For the final episode, Jay switched things up a lil and jumped on the decks for an hour in the mix.
Thursday 04:00 - 05:00
Soundtrack the early hours with back-to-back music, plus exclusive BBC sessions.
Thursday 05:00 - 07:00
Chris with the early morning breakfast show, plus highlights from the 6Music Festival!
Thursday 07:00 - 10:00
Wesley Joseph chats to Nick ahead of his set at the 6 Music Festival this evening, and Nick catches up with TTSSFU after her performance for BBC Introducing last night.
Thursday 10:00 - 13:00
SILVERWINGKILLER chat to Lauren ahead of their set at the 6 Music Festival.
Thursday 13:00 - 16:00
Ahead of their 6 Music Festival appearance this evening, Craig chats to English-French noise rock band Mandy, Indiana.
Thursday 16:00 - 18:00
Celebrating the gigs at this year's 6 Music Festival and beyond, and Huw goes record shopping with Luke Una.
Thursday 18:00 - 19:00
Reviewing this week's new releases.
Thursday 19:00 - 21:00
Nathan and Deb are live from Band on the Wall in Manchester for the 6 Music Festival, with live sets from Wesley Joseph and SILVERWINGKILLER.
Thursday 21:00 - 21:30
Mary Anne Hobbs and Femi Koleoso with 6 Music Festival highlights.
Thursday 21:30 - 22:30
Live from the 6 Music Festival.
Thursday 22:30 - 00:00
Mary Anne Hobbs and Femi Koleoso: live music from Mandy, Indiana.
Friday 00:00 - 01:00
Get your fix of all the best new releases in one handy playlist.
Friday 01:00 - 02:00
New Album Fix on 6 Music with Matt Everitt.
Friday 02:00 - 03:00
6 Music takes you through the early hours playing back-to-back music.
Friday 03:00 - 04:00
6 Music goes back to the 90s!
Friday 04:00 - 05:00
6 Music goes back to the 00s!
Friday 05:00 - 05:30
Chris Hawkins takes you through 30 minutes of remixed, re-versioned and reimagined tracks.
Friday 05:30 - 07:00
Chris with the early morning breakfast show, plus highlights from the 6Music Festival!
Friday 07:00 - 10:00
Nick chats to producer Aiden Francis about his set tomorrow night at the 6 Music Festival.
Friday 10:00 - 13:00
Lambrini Girls and Fig join Lauren to discuss their performances at the 6 Music Festival.
Friday 13:00 - 16:00
Ahead of their 6 Music Festival appearances this evening, Craig chats to Sorry and The Horrors about what you can expect from their shows.
Friday 16:00 - 19:00
Bloc Party join Huw ahead of performing live at Band on the Wall tonight, and Yard Act join us for a special edition of Music Sounds Better with Huw!
Friday 19:00 - 21:00
Steve is live from YES, Manchester.
Friday 21:00 - 21:30
Nathan Shepherd and Emily Pilbeam are live from YES, Manchester.
Friday 21:30 - 22:45
Live from the 6 Music Festival.
Friday 22:45 - 00:00
Nathan Shepherd and Emily Pilbeam are live from YES, Manchester.
Saturday 00:00 - 01:00
Live from YES, as part of the 6 Music Festival.
Saturday 01:00 - 02:00
Live from YES, as part of the 6 Music Festival.
Saturday 02:00 - 03:00
Live from YES, as part of the 6 Music Festival.
Saturday 03:00 - 04:00
Rave Forever celebrates Spring Equinox with a show full of sunrise and sunset mixes. House grooves and a sprinkling of jungle from Tom VR, Fallout, Nia Archives and more!
Saturday 04:00 - 06:00
Clear your mind from distractions with this two-hour mixtape of immersive ambient tracks, including music from Hinako Omori, Dylan Henner and Shida Shahabi.
Saturday 06:00 - 08:00
Afrodeutsche brings the mellow weekend flow you need to hit that deeply relaxing vibe.
Saturday 08:00 - 10:00
Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie present a 6 Music Festival special with live performance highlights plus guest interviews with singer-songwriters Jacob Alon and Naima Bock.
Saturday 10:00 - 13:00
Deb and Craig take over broadcasting duties for a 6 Music Festival flavoured show, with guests Lynks and Courtney Barnett.
Saturday 13:00 - 16:00
Zakia presents a special 6 Music Festival-themed show.
Saturday 16:00 - 19:00
6 Music Festival: Lauren Auder and Tiberius b chat to Cerys and Huw ahead of their live performances later this evening.
Saturday 19:00 - 21:00
Nick and Beth are live from Band on the Wall to bring listeners festival performances from Jacob Alon (performing at Band on the Wall) and Tiberius b (performing at YES).
Saturday 21:00 - 21:15
Amy and Afrodeutsche live from Salford.
Saturday 21:15 - 22:30
Live from the 6 Music Festival.
Saturday 22:30 - 23:00
Amy and Afrodeutsche live from Salford.
Saturday 23:00 - 00:00
Amy Lamé is live from Salford for the 6 Music Festival with Lynks' set at YES.
Sunday 00:00 - 02:00
Amy presents a Rave Forever special for the 6 Music Festival.
Sunday 02:00 - 04:00
Ezra Collective's Femi Koleoso provides a blissful antidote for your festival morning. Femi recorded live from Ramona, Manchester, as part of 6 Music Festival 2024.
Sunday 04:00 - 06:00
Welcome the new season with this relaxing two-hour spring-themed mix. Featuring music from Talk Talk, Air, Nina Simone and more.
Sunday 06:00 - 08:00
Afrodeutsche brings the mellow weekend flow you need to hit that deeply relaxing vibe.
Sunday 08:00 - 10:00
Mark and Stuart present a feast of great music and chat, including highlights from this year's 6 Music Festival. With music from Yard Act, Courntey Barnett and Lynks.
Sunday 10:00 - 13:00
Cerys complements the festival by looking at the city's canals with Dr Keith Hendry and the rise of climbing with James Lister from The Climbing Depot.
Sunday 13:00 - 16:00
Guy Garvey brings his own unique taste to 6 Music.
Sunday 16:00 - 18:00
Iggy serves up a sonic cocktail to soundtrack your Sunday afternoon.
Sunday 18:00 - 20:00
With a borderless spectrum of music, new experiments in storytelling and sound.
Sunday 20:00 - 22:00
As the 6 Music Festival returns to Manchester, Stuart looks at the more experimental side of its music scene.
Sunday 22:00 - 00:00
Broadcaster, writer and dreamer Zakia Sewell provides the soundtrack to your dreams.
Monday 00:00 - 01:00
1/4. 6 Music Festival 2026 headliners The Horrors share their favourite UK psychedelic music. Contains language which some may find offensive.
Monday 01:00 - 02:00
2/4. 6 Music Festival 2026 headliners The Horrors share records which have shaped their career.
Monday 02:00 - 03:00
3/4. 6 Music Festival 2026 headliners The Horrors celebrate women in post-punk.
Monday 03:00 - 04:00
4/4. 6 Music Festival 2026 headliners The Horrors share some of their favourite new artists.
Monday 04:00 - 05:00
Emily Pilbeam presents a mixtape of her personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing.
Monday 05:00 - 07:00
Chris with the early morning breakfast show.
Monday 07:00 - 10:00
Deb Grant sits in with wonderful music to start your day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
Monday 10:00 - 13:00
Lauren gives you the finest blend of fantastic music for your weekday morning.
Monday 13:00 - 16:00
Craig Charles keeps the tunes coming to help kick-start your week.
Monday 16:00 - 19:00
Steve has brand new music from Lambrini Girls and Liz Lawrence and repeats some of Bloc Party's set from the 6 Music Festival in Salford.
Monday 19:00 - 21:00
Nathan Shepherd presents solo and hand-picks some of his latest new music obsessions.
Monday 21:00 - 23:00
Gideon Coe plays his music loves from every era and genre.
Monday 23:00 - 00:00
1/4. Kim Gordon shares some of her favourites songs, and some of the artists that inspired Sonic Youth.
Tuesday 00:00 - 01:00
Massive Attack live and in conversation at the BBC. Featuring archive 6 Music material and interviews with Matt Everitt, Julie Cullen, Stuart Maconie & Mark Radcliffe.
Tuesday 01:00 - 02:00
Massive Attack recorded live in concert. Featuring performances from Glastonbury and the Royal Albert Hall.
Tuesday 02:00 - 03:00
Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy, founder of Classic Album Sundays, argues that Blue Lines by Massive Attack is the definitive album from Bristol, in the fifth episode of 'Sounds of a City'.
Tuesday 03:00 - 04:00
Massive Attack's 3D shares his musical milestones, in conversation with Matt Everitt. From early sound systems in Bristol to stellar collaborations, via the peak years of Trip-Hop.
Tuesday 04:00 - 05:00
Featuring selections from their key albums, dub remixes and collaborators Mad Professor & Horace Andy among others.
Tuesday 05:00 - 07:00
Chris with the early morning breakfast show.
Tuesday 07:00 - 10:00
Wonderful music to start your day, including the Cloudbusting mix to banish the grey skies.
Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00
Lauren gives you the finest blend of fantastic music for your weekday morning.
Tuesday 13:00 - 16:00
Craig has all the Tuesday tunes for you!
Tuesday 16:00 - 19:00
Tuesday to Friday every week - live from Cardiff.
Tuesday 19:00 - 21:00
Nathan Shepherd and Deb Grant hand-pick and share their latest new music obsessions.
Tuesday 21:00 - 23:00
Gideon Coe plays his music loves from every era and genre.
Tuesday 23:00 - 00:00
2/4. Kim Gordon shares some of her favourites songs, and some of the artists that inspired Sonic Youth. Tonight's show includes music from Neil Young and Oliver Nelson.
Wednesday 00:00 - 01:00
Nathan Shepherd plays the best Indie Love Songs by Warpaint, The Maccabees and The 1975!