Here’s what’s heating up the Manchester music scene this summer 🎶
🎪 Top Music Festivals & Pop-Ups
Park life Festival
A massive two-day pop, dance, and hip-hop celebration at Heaton Park.
2025 headliners: Charli XCX, 50 Cent, Jorja Smith, Confidence Man, DJ Heartstring and more theguardian.com+15thejournalix.com+15mmfvt.org+15thesun.ie+2en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2.
MCR Live ’25
City-wide summer takeover featuring street-side markets, DJ sets, live pop-ups, and festival bars based in Piccadilly Gardens manchester.gov.uk.
Bassline Festival
Drum & bass heavyweight at the BEC Arena (Trafford Park) on 21 June.
Headliners include Jamie Duggan, Danny Bond, Darkzy jambase.com+1skiddle.com+1.
Outbreak Festival
Hardcore and emo powerhouse at Manchester venues, part of a UK-wide tour.
Acts like Glass jaw, Denzel Curry, Deaf heaven rocked the city mid-June guides.ticketmaster.co.uk+5thejournalix.com+5skiddle.com+5en.wikipedia.org.
Tramlines Festival (Note: just outside Manchester in Sheffield but worth the mention)
Friday–Sunday, 25–27 July.
Line up includes Pulp, Franz Ferdinand, Hot Chip (DJ), Kasabian, Sigrid, Scouting For Girls and more visitmanchester.com+7en.wikipedia.org+7mmfvt.org+7.
Fire volt Festival
Rock, blues, and hard rock taking over Ethe row Country Park, Stockport (8–10 August).
Featuring Girl school, Tygers of Pan Tang, Rare Breed, Blaze Bayley and more en.wikipedia.org.
🎸 Iconic Gigs and Tours
Oasis Reunion at Heaton Park
Oasis – reunited after 16 years – are headlining Heaton Park with five shows between July and August visitmanchester.com+14en.wikipedia.org+14thescottishsun.co.uk+14.
This marks one of the most significant summer events, with extra tickets recently released thesun.ie.
Other Big Tours
Stevie Wonder, Sam Fender, Coldplay, Lana Del Rey, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, and Pigeon Detectives are all touring the UK with Manchester stops theweek.com.
Upcoming Concerts in Manchester
O2 Apollo, Co-Op Live, Albert Hall and AO Arena will host headliners like Inhaler, Snow Patrol, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Michael Kiwanuka and more thejournalix.com+1visitmanchester.com+1.
📅 What’s On This Month (July–August)
| Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| June 21 | Bassline Festival @ BEC Arena |
| June 25–27 | MCR Live Hub opens + summer programming |
| Mid–June | Outbreak Festival at Manchester venues |
| June 14–15 | Parklife Festival @ Heaton Park |
| 25–27 July | Tramlines Festival (Sheffield) |
| 8–10 August | Firevolt Festival @ Stockport |
| Jul–Aug | Oasis at Heaton Park (five dates) |
🔍 Insider Tips
Park life: Arrive early—80k capacity and popular DJs set the energy early.
Oasis gigs: Additional tickets were released after sightline checks—sign up via official outlets guides.ticketmaster.co.uk+2jambase.com+2skiddle.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2manchester.gov.uk+2visitmanchester.com+2thejournalix.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org+1songkick.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1songkick.com+1thesun.ie.
MCR Live Hub: Daily live DJs, street performances, and festival bars open all summer manchester.gov.uk.
Outbreak & Fire volt: If you’re into hardcore, emo, or classic rock, these offer something off the beaten path.
When it comes to summer music, Greater Manchester delivers everything from bustling festivals and legendary reunion tours to intimate venue gigs. Let me know if you’d like help with ticket links, insider tips on navigating the festivals, or ideas for pre- and post-concert food and bars! Got no one to go to with on these gigs or music events, then contact Playmates an exclusive escort agency in Manchester whom have sexy companions that can join you and keep you company and keep you entertained even more.
