Live from Wythenshawe Park

21, 22, 28, 29 and 30 August 2026

Concerts return to Wythenshawe Park in 2026, with five gigs taking place in August.

Friday 21 August - The Cure
Saturday 22 August - Lewis Capaldi
Friday 28 August - Pulp
Saturday 29 August - Courteeners
Sunday 30 August - The Prodigy

Key travel advice

Trams operate to the Moor Road stop, just next to the concert area in Wythenshawe Park.
We're providing extra capacity for the concerts, operating double trams from the city centre every seven and half minutes on all five concert days.
Fans are advised to travel to the Moor Road tram stop by boarding a tram towards Manchester Airport.
From the stop, it is then a 10-minute walk away to the concert entry gates.
For trams after the event, please use Moor Road. In order to safely manage the queueing and boarding of trams, Baguley and Wythenshawe Park tram stops will be closed from 9pm.
Get more information about travelling by tram.

Two direct shuttle buses will operate to Wythenshawe Park for all five concert nights - from the city centre and East Didsbury.

From Manchester city centre

A shuttle bus will be running directly to the park from Aytoun Street/Minshull Street, close to Piccadilly train station and the Kampus development.
From 4pm until 8pm, buses will run every six minutes directly to Wythenshawe Park.
The what3words location for departures is ///face.tape.become.
The journey will take around 35 minutes with drop-off on Palatine Road opposite Parkway House. It is then a five-minute walk to the concert entry gates.

From East Didsbury

A shuttle bus will be running directly to the park from Parrs Wood.
Buses will depart from in front of tenpin bowling on the main road - Stop F.
From 4pm until 8pm, buses will run every 15 minutes directly to Wythenshawe Park.
The what3words location for departures is ///film.people.such.
The journey will take around 15 minutes with fans alighting on Palatine Road near Northenden Health Centre. It is then a five-minute walk to the concert entry gates.

Post-event

Shuttle buses will operate post-event for journeys back to Parrs Wood and the city centre.
Buses will depart from outside Parkway House on Palatine Road. Clear signage will be in place, directing you from the site exit to the stop.
Buses will begin departing from 10pm and will operate on a load and go basis.
All buses will stop at Parrs Wood before continuing on to the city centre.

Tickets

A shuttle bus ticket (one way) costs £4 for adults and £2 for concessions.
Tickets are available to purchase from the driver when boarding the shuttle bus.
You can also buy an event travel pass for just £8, which you can use on any combination of Bee Network bus, tram or shuttle bus on the event days.
You will be able to purchase the event travel pass in advance on the Bee Network app.

Buy an event travel pass and use any bus, tram or shuttle bus on the day of the concert for just £8.
You can buy the ticket on the Bee Network app.

Travel by tram

Trams operate to the Moor Road stop, just next to the concert area in Wythenshawe Park.
We're providing extra capacity for the concerts, operating double trams from the city centre every seven and half minutes on all five concert days.
Fans are advised to travel to the Moor Road tram stop by boarding a tram towards Manchester Airport.
From the stop, it is then a 10-minute walk away to the concert entry gates. There will be signage to direct you to the entrance.
For trams after the event, please use Moor Road. In order to safely manage the queueing and boarding of trams, Baguley and Wythenshawe Park tram stops will be closed from 9pm.
Get more information about travelling by tram.

Use the Bee Network app to find live tram times and plan your journey.

Beat the queue at the machines and tap in and out at on-stop using contactless tap and go.
Moor Road tram stop is in Zone 3.
Find the best ticket for your journey.

Travel by shuttle bus

Two direct shuttle buses will operate to Wythenshawe Park for all five concert nights - from the city centre and East Didsbury.

From Manchester city centre

A shuttle bus will be running directly to the park from Aytoun Street/Minshull Street, close to Piccadilly train station and the Kampus development.
From 4pm until 8pm, buses will run every six minutes directly to Wythenshawe Park.
The what3words location for departures is ///face.tape.become.
The journey will take around 35 minutes with drop-off on Palatine Road opposite Parkway House. It is then a five-minute walk to the concert entry gates.

From East Didsbury

A shuttle bus will be running directly to the park from Parrs Wood.
Buses will depart from in front of tenpin bowling on the main road - Stop F.
From 4pm until 8pm, buses will run every 15 minutes directly to Wythenshawe Park.
The what3words location for departures is ///film.people.such.
The journey will take around 15 minutes with fans alighting on Palatine Road near Northenden Health Centre. It is then a five-minute walk to the concert entry gates.

Post-event

Shuttle buses will operate post-event for journeys back to Parrs Wood and the city centre.
Buses will depart from outside Parkway House on Palatine Road. Clear signage will be in place, directing you from the site exit to the stop.
Buses will begin departing from 10pm and will operate on a load and go basis.
All buses will stop at Parrs Wood before continuing on to the city centre.

Tickets

A shuttle bus ticket (one way) costs £4 for adults and £2 for concessions.
Tickets are available to purchase from the driver when boarding the shuttle bus.
You can also buy an event travel pass for just £8, which you can use on any combination of Bee Network bus, tram or shuttle bus on the event days.
You will be able to purchase the event travel pass in advance on the Bee Network app.

Travel on Bee Network buses

The following Bee Network bus services operate close to Wythenshawe Park:

The Bee Bus single ‘hopper’ ticket costs £2 for adults for a single trip.
The hopper ticket also allows you to travel on other Bee Network buses, for no additional cost, within 60 minutes of buying your ticket.
If you need to make several trips, a ticket covering a full day of bus travel in Greater Manchester costs just £5.

You can pay for your ticket using contactless tap and go. Just the one tap when you board. Hop on, tap in, enjoy your journey, then hop off.

You can also buy bus tickets from the driver or on the Bee Network app.

Some roads closures will be in place on event days.

These are still be confirmed, but may impact some bus services

Diversion details will be published here and on our travel alerts page in due course.

Travel by train

Manchester is served by a number of mainline train stations, connecting the city with all corners of the UK. We've listed the stations below, along with the easiest way to get to Wythenshawe Park, once you arrive in Manchester by rail.

From Manchester Piccadilly

Take a tram to Deansgate-Castlefield and then transfer to the Airport line for trams to Moor Road (approximately 40 minutes).
Alternatively, exit the station from the main doors and follow the signage across the bridge for the shuttle bus departure point.

From Manchester Oxford Road

Exit the station and continue along Oxford Street to St Peter's Square. You can then take a direct tram on the Airport line to Moor Road (approximately 35 minutes).

From Manchester Victoria

Take a direct tram on the Airport line to Moor Road (approximately 35 minutes).

From Deansgate

Cross the road and you'll find Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop. Hop onboard a tram towards Manchester Airport and hop off at the Moor Road stop.

From Manchester Airport Station

Take a direct tram on the Airport line to Moor Road (approximately 25 minutes).

Travel by bike

There is a secure on-site cycle parking for up to 300 bikes outside of Wythenshawe Hall, with security and CCTV.

If you are going to ride to site, remember to bring a bike lock, pack bike lights and wear a helmet. Please do not drink and ride.

Travel by car

If you have to drive or need to be dropped off/picked up, did you know that there are 24 park and ride sites in Greater Manchester, where you can park your car for free, and hop on the tram to your destination?

The nearest park and ride sites to Wythenshawe Park are:

Sale Water Park (285 spaces, 16 disabled spaces)

If you park at Sale Water Park you can take the tram directly to Moor Road in less than 10 minutes.

Before travelling on the tram you will need to purchase a ticket either by buying one at the ticket machines or by using contactless – just tap in at the start and then tap out at the end of you journey using the on-stop machines.

East Didsbury (278 spaces, 18 disabled spaces)

If you park at East Didsbury you can then board the shuttle bus direct to Wythenshawe Park.

Other park and ride sites can be viewed on our park and ride webpage.

Road closures are still to be confirmed but will be advertised in advance of the event.

Accessibility on the Bee Network

In Greater Manchester, we want everyone to travel safely and easily. We have a variety of accessibility guides suited to your journey on our accessibility hub and some key information for travelling by Metrolink and bus below.

Accessibility on Metrolink

Metrolink is a modern system with a range of accessibility features. All Metrolink trams and tram stops are accessible for wheelchair users.

Every tram stop has:

A ramp, lift, or escalator - for the latest service updates for lifts and escalators at your stop, visit our dedicated webpage.
Step-free access for wheelchair users and people with pushchairs
CCTV and emergency call-points
platforms with tactile edges for visually impaired passengers.

Every tram has:

An area for people who use wheelchairs
Space for pushchairs
Seats marked for people who have trouble standing
Emergency call points.

For further information on the accessibility of Metrolink, please visit the accessibility hub.

Accessibility on the bus

Many buses have ramps and can accommodate wheelchairs. Some new buses also have display screens, route numbers, destination displays and audio-visual ‘next stop’ announcements.

A lot of bus operators have low floor buses to make it easier for people who use wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and those with small children and pushchairs.

For further information, visit our accessibility hub and select your bus operator for their accessibility policies.