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Ticketsfrom $162.90On sale now
LivestreamBBC Sounds2026
What's new
- 2027 dates are Saturday 10th + Sunday 11th July, announced after the 2026 edition on 20 and 21 June.
- Earlybird VIP and Backstage tickets for 2027 sold out on the day they went on sale, 26 June 2026.
- Weekend tickets are £162.90 including all fees, with a £25 deposit plus 9 monthly payments under £16.
- The Panorama stage was new in 2026. Four recordings from it (Bullet Tooth, Alisha, Rossi and Chloé Caillet) were put on BBC Sounds.
- Last year's headliners were Calvin Harris, Zara Larsson, Sammy Virji, Skepta, Josh Baker and Chris Stussy.
Watch Parklife
We haven't found an official full-festival video stream for Parklife. What exists is audio and clips: four Panorama stage recordings from 2026 went on BBC Sounds, and the festival has a YouTube channel for aftermovies. Set times were released on the official app, which is the place to plan your own weekend.
| 2026 | BBC Sounds · Panorama stages Four recordings from the new Panorama stage were made available to listen back to online.[1] |
| 2016 | BBC Radio Manchester BBC Radio Manchester ran a Live from Parklife programme around the 2016 festival at Heaton Park.[2] |
Latest
- Last handful of earlybird tickets for Parklife 2027 remaining (GA only); final payment-plan opportunity is a £25 deposit then 9 monthly payments of under £16[1]
- Four recordings from the Panorama stage (Bullet Tooth, Alisha, Rossi and Chloé Caillet) made available on BBC Sounds[1]
- Parklife 2027 earlybird tickets went on sale; earlybird VIP + Backstage tickets sold out the same day[1]
- Parklife 2027 dates announced as 10th + 11th July 2027; earlybird tickets announced for 10am Friday 26th June with 11-part payment plans[1]
- PL26 presale at 10AM Thursday 29th January; general sale 10AM Friday 30th January[3]
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Tickets
Weekend tickets are £162.90 including fees, Weekend VIP is £223.10 and Weekend Backstage is £391.45, both with no extra fees. VIP and Backstage earlybirds went first, so general admission is the tier to watch.
Payment plan: Parklife 2027 earlybird payment plans are offered at the final stage of checkout. The final stage was a £25 deposit followed by 9 monthly payments of under £16. Weekend VIP was a £30 deposit plus 10 monthly payments under £20, and Backstage was a £45 deposit plus 10 monthly payments under £35.
See all 3 passes
| Weekend Access to the main area including all stages, food stalls, fairground rides, bars and secret venues. Payment plan: £25 deposit + 9 monthly payments under £16. | £162.90 (including all fees)[15] | |
| Weekend VIP Express VIP entry, exclusive view of The Valley, VIP toilets, VIP cocktail bar, street food, Suzy Loves Milo stall, hidden dancefloor, hair + make up station (perks to be confirmed closer to the time). Payment plan: £30 deposit + 10 monthly payments under £20. | £223.10 (no extra fees)[15] | |
| Weekend Backstage Everything VIPs get plus dedicated fast track entry, exclusive viewing area of The Valley, luxury toilets, covered seating areas, pamper station, exclusive cocktail and wine bars (subject to change). Payment plan: £45 deposit + 10 monthly payments under £35. | £391.45 (no extra fees)[15] |
Past prices
| 2025 | day £85 + fees[4] GA £97.70[5] weekend £135 + fees[4,6] weekend VIP £199[6] |
| 2024 | day GA £79.50 + fees[7,8] Saturday VIP £115[8] weekend GA £125[9] weekend GA £129.50 + fees[10] |
| 2023 | Saturday GA £95[11] Saturday VIP £114.50[11] weekend GA £129.50[11] 2-day GA £149.50[12] |
Face-value prices as reported at the time, from the linked sources. Not adjusted for inflation.
Get tickets ↗Lineup
The 2026 bill was led by Calvin Harris, Zara Larsson, Sammy Virji, Skepta, Josh Baker and Chris Stussy, with 100+ more artists. The 2027 lineup hasn't been announced; for 2026, presale started in late January.
Calvin HarrisZara LarssonSammy VirjiSkeptaJosh BakerChris Stussy
Stages
The Valley is the main viewing stage, with platforms for VIP and Backstage. Panorama was added in 2026, and smaller spots include the G Stage and the hidden Bossmans stage.
The ValleyViewing platforms, with the best view reserved for VIP and Backstage.
PanoramaNew in 2026, with a viewing platform.
Matinée stageA stage at PL26 that the festival called a real treat.
G StageHosted by Ghosts of Garage on the Sunday at PL25.
Bossmans presented by ZYNCorner-shop setup with a hidden stage behind fridge doors.
Plan your trip
Parklife is not a camping festival, so everyone leaves at 23:00 and you need a bed in Manchester. Heaton Park is 5 miles from the city centre, with shuttles, Metrolink and coaches running on the day.
- The Parklife Shuttle leaves Minshull Street M1 3EF, takes about 30 minutes, and queues can reach 45 minutes between 13:00 and 15:00.
- Metrolink runs every six minutes from Victoria to Heaton Park. Heaton Park stop closes from 21:00 on the way back, so use Bowker Vale.
- There is no on-street parking around the site, and cars left on the street are towed and impounded.
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- Big Green Coach is the official travel partner, running day return coaches directly to the festival gates from 22 UK pick-up locations, from £45. A return seat can be secured in advance for £1 with the rest paid in monthly instalments.[18]
- The Parklife Travel Pass (Bee Network app) covers all buses and trams in Greater Manchester including the direct shuttle bus. It costs £8 for Saturday or Sunday, or £14.95 for the weekend.[18]
- The Parklife Shuttle departs from Minshull Street M1 3EF and takes around 30 minutes, dropping off outside the festival. Saturday first bus 10:30, Sunday 11:30; last bus both days 16:30; buses leave at least every 10 minutes or when full. Queues of up to 45 minutes are expected between 13:00 and 15:00.[18]
- The return shuttle leaves from outside the Woodthorpe pub (exit West Gate and follow signage to the bus station) to Manchester City Centre from 18:30 until the site is clear, dropping at Shudehill Interchange.[18]
- Trams (Metrolink) run every six minutes from Victoria to Heaton Park during the day; use Heaton Park stop for entry, close to the West Gate. Heaton Park Metrolink stations close from 21:00 on the return journey; use Bowker Vale, near the East Gate exit.[18]
- Official car parking at Heaton Park is booked via the official app: Sheepfoot Lane, Manchester M25 0BP (What Three Words ///caged.from.pad). There is no on-street parking around the site; cars on street are towed and impounded. No cars may park overnight in the car parks.[18]
- The area around the park is closed to public traffic; Sainsbury’s is no longer used as the pick-up and drop-off point. Organise pick-ups at least 1km from the park. Roads are busiest 10:30–16:30 and 10:30–00:30 after the event.[18]
- Taxi ranks: a Manchester Hackney Carriage Taxi Rank on Blackley New Road and a Bury Hackney Carriage Taxi Rank outside the Woodthorpe pub on Bury Old Road. Unlicensed taxis are unregulated and could be unsafe.[18]
- Heaton Park is around a one hour walk from Manchester City Centre via Bury Old Road; the quickest route leaves through the East Gate and turns RIGHT. A bike rack is provided in the car park.[18]
- Public entry and exit gates are West Gate (Bury Old Road) and East Gate (Sheepfoot Lane); VIP can use both. Accessibility, guests and staff use Bridge Gate. Heaton Park is 5 miles north of Manchester city centre, on the Bury Metrolink line and adjacent to the M60.[17]
- There is no camping, and no cars can stay overnight in the car parks.
- Hostels in Manchester include YHA Manchester, Malacuna and Hatters Hostel.
- Ibis Budget Salford Quays has rooms often from £40 a night if booked early, and Travelodge has 10 city centre locations.
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- Parklife is not a camping festival: all attendees leave the site at 23:00 and no cars may park overnight in the allocated car parks.[19]
- Budget hostels in Manchester: YHA Manchester, Malacuna Manchester Hostel (Northern Quarter) and Hatters Hostel (Northern Quarter).[20]
- Ibis Budget Manchester Salford Quays has double/twin rooms often from £40 per night when booked early, close to Metrolink stops. Ibis Budget Manchester Centre Pollard Street is 1 mile from the city centre and Etihad Stadium. Travelodge has 10 locations around Manchester city centre. Staying slightly out of the city centre can massively decrease hotel costs.[20]
- Airbnb, Booking.com (over 2,500 options) and Hostelworld (hostels around Greater Manchester) are suggested booking options.[20]
- You must be 17 or over, and valid ID is required on entry.
- There is no re-entry on the same day, and last entry is 17:00.
- Bags must be no bigger than W21cm x H30cm x D8cm. No rucksacks, and no drugs, including nitrous oxide.
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- No under 17s. 17 year olds must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18 or over (maximum of 4 under 18s per adult).[21]
- Valid ID is required on entry. Accepted: in date passport, in date driving licence (provisional accepted), in date citizen card. Bars operate Challenge 25.[17]
- No re-entry or pass-outs on the same day. Last entry is 17:00. Weekend attendees are searched again on the Sunday.[21]
- No rucksacks or large bags; small bags that are not rucksacks are allowed, maximum W21cm x H30cm x D8cm (A4 size). Water bags/rucksacks not permitted.[17]
- Prohibited items include alcohol or liquids, drugs including legal highs and nitrous oxide, knives or weapons, EPOS machines, aerosols, flag poles, balloons, camp chairs/stools, glass, golf umbrellas, perfumes/aftershaves, dogs, flares/fireworks, bikes, laser pens, professional cameras, selfie sticks, audio recording equipment, skateboards/scooters, drones, hi-vis jackets, and items promoting cultural appropriation. Compact umbrellas are permitted.[17]
- Empty reusable plastic water bottles up to 500ml (no metal) are allowed. Sun cream or lotion of 200ml or less in original containers, vape liquid, and eye drops in standard plastic 10ml containers are allowed but may be tested on arrival.[21,22]
- No food or drink may be brought in. Own food and drink may be consumed in the park outside the perimeter and in the queuing lanes, but not past the search lanes. Attendees with a medical condition relating to food or drink contact [email protected].[21]
- Smoking is allowed in the open air but not inside big tops and tents.[21]
- Zero tolerance for drugs and legal highs: anyone found with them at entry is denied entry and handed to the Police; anyone found inside is ejected and handed to the Police.[17]
- Parklife is cashless: all bars, food, merchandise and other points of sale accept only card or mobile payment.[17]
- Wristbands must be worn at all times. A removed wristband can be replaced on-site with a valid ticket, but not if the customer is off-site.[17]
- Tickets are not exchanged or refunded unless the event is cancelled, re-scheduled or materially changed. A change to artists or line-up times is not a material change.[23]
- Strobe lighting is likely used throughout performances, with general warning signs in performance areas.[24]
- The festival is cashless, so bring a card or phone for payments.
- There are free water points across the site, and you can bring an empty plastic bottle up to 500ml.
- Pin-code e-lockers can be pre-booked, and the official app has set times and a scheduling tool.
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- Pin-code e-lockers can be pre-booked, with no key or deposit; unlimited access during the day, shareable with a friend. Suitcases and large bags are not permitted.[17,25]
- Multiple free water points across the site.[22]
- Portable phone chargers provided by 3Charging at multiple arena locations; Three customers get free charging via the Three+ rewards app.[26]
- Food stalls offer organic, vegetarian and vegan options; many bars sell alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Fairground rides are part of the main area.[15,17]
- A Medical/Welfare area is on site.[21]
- A Lost Property desk is on site; after the festival items are kept for 2 weeks before going to local charities, and collection is by appointment only.[17]
- Accessibility: a Digital Access Pass or Access Card allows Essential Companion tickets at no extra charge; Access Reception is at Bridge Gate; viewing platforms at The Valley and Panorama; accessible toilets in all toilet blocks; medication fridge at the Access Reception. Contact [email protected].[24]
- Official Parklife app provides set times and updates, and a scheduling tool.[27]
Editions and history
Heaton Park has been a park since 1902, and it hosted Cities in the Park in 1990 with Happy Mondays, De La Soul and 808 State.
| 2026 | Jun 20–21, 2026 Calvin Harris, Zara Larsson, Sammy Virji, Skepta, Josh Baker | 100+ more artists. Gates 12:00–23:00 Saturday 20 June and 13:00–23:00 Sunday 21 June; last entry 17:00. The Panorama stage was new in 2026. Set times were released on the official PL26 app. Backstage tickets and payment plans sold out before the festival.[1,16,17] |
| 2025 | Jun 14–15, 2025 | Branded Rockstar Energy presents Parklife 2025. Overmono performed. Ghosts of Garage hosted the G Stage on the Sunday.[1,28,29,30] |
FAQ
Can I camp at Parklife?
No. Parklife is not a camping festival; all attendees leave at 23:00 and no cars may park overnight.
What is the age restriction?
17 or over; 17 year olds must be accompanied by a responsible adult (maximum of 4 under 18s per adult).
Can I leave and come back?
No. There is no re-entry each day; weekend attendees are searched again on Sunday.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
No, though empty reusable plastic bottles up to 500ml (non-metal) are allowed, and free water points are on site.
Who do I contact about a ticket enquiry?
The ticket agent you bought from: Ticketmaster, See Tickets, Skiddle, Kaboodle, Resident Advisor, Fatsoma or Big Green Coach.
Can I buy official merchandise?
Merchandise is sold at the festival, with an online shop planned.
Where do I get a phone charger?
3Charging portable chargers are available at multiple arena locations; you can also bring your own portable charger.
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Facts checked against the festival's official site, channels and press coverage. Last checked 2026-10-21.