Parklife Festival
Overview
Date
21–24 August 2025
Parklife Festival in Manchester delivers a vibrant urban energy set against the lush backdrop of Heaton Park. Known for its buzzing crowd and eclectic mix of music, the atmosphere is electric from start to finish. Expect high-energy sets spanning house, hip-hop, grime, and pop, with huge international headliners. Beyond the music, colourful stages, fairground rides, and pop-up bars create a festival playground. The site is compact, making it easy to drift between stages while soaking up the youthful, party-heavy vibes.
Tickets & Entry
Cashless festival: Only cards or mobile pay accepted on-site—no cash
ID required: Bars use Challenge 21; bring a UK passport, driver’s licence, or Citizencard
Avoid ticket scams: Buy only from official outlets—Ticketmaster, Skiddle, RA, etc
How to get there
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Metrolink Tram (Recommended)
Take the Green/Bury Line to Heaton Park tram stop. Trams run ~every 10 minutes from stops like Market Street, Piccadilly, or Victoria.
The ride from central Manchester is about 18–20 minutes, costing £2–£4 one-way
The stop is roughly 800 m (10 min walk) from the park entrance
Pro tip: After large events, Heaton Park stop may temporarily close. If so, use Bowker Vale tram stop, about a 10 minute walk to the main entrance .
Local Bus
Several buses stop right near the park, including the 59, 135, 164, 90, x35, 156, 149, and 484
Route 59 runs from Piccadilly Gardens to Middleton Road, stopping directly outside Middleton Road entrance—an 8 min walk into the park
Route 135 goes from Piccadilly Gardens via Victoria to Bury, passing by Heaton Park
Take the Green/Bury Line to Heaton Park tram stop. Trams run ~every 10 minutes from stops like Market Street, Piccadilly, or Victoria.
The ride from central Manchester is about 18–20 minutes, costing £2–£4 one-way
The stop is roughly 800 m (10 min walk) from the park entrance
Pro tip: After large events, Heaton Park stop may temporarily close. If so, use Bowker Vale tram stop, about a 10 minute walk to the main entrance .
Local Bus
Several buses stop right near the park, including the 59, 135, 164, 90, x35, 156, 149, and 484
Route 59 runs from Piccadilly Gardens to Middleton Road, stopping directly outside Middleton Road entrance—an 8 min walk into the park
Route 135 goes from Piccadilly Gardens via Victoria to Bury, passing by Heaton Park
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Price and Tickets
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Here's a breakdown of the ticket prices:
Weekend General Admission: £135 + fees
Weekend VIP: Around £199
Saturday/Sunday General Admission: £85 + fees
Payment Plans:
Weekend tickets can be secured with a payment plan starting at £24.41.
Payment plan options include paying in installments over several months.
The cost of each installment may increase as the festival date approaches
Weekend General Admission: £135 + fees
Weekend VIP: Around £199
Saturday/Sunday General Admission: £85 + fees
Payment Plans:
Weekend tickets can be secured with a payment plan starting at £24.41.
Payment plan options include paying in installments over several months.
The cost of each installment may increase as the festival date approaches
Location
Address:
Heaton Park,
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