Parklife 2025 brings Charli XCX and 50 Cent to Manchester


Heaton Park is gearing up for the return of Parklife 2025, with the festival’s exciting line-up now revealed. The two-day music festival will take place on Saturday, 14 June, and Sunday, 15 June 2025. On Saturday, gates open at 12pm and close at 11pm, with last entry permitted at 5pm. Sunday’s event will run from 1pm to 11pm, also with a 5pm cut-off for entry and no re-admittance once you leave.

This year’s line-up promises something for everyone, featuring headline performances from 50 Cent, Charli XCX, and Jorja Smith.

The festival will also showcase an eclectic mix of talent, including Peggy Gou, Pawsa, Bicep (presenting their Chroma AV DJ set), Overmono, Confidence Man, Lola Young, Hybrid Minds, Rudimental, Chris Stussy, Marc Rebillet, Steve Angello, and Ewan McVicar. Other standout acts include Mochakk, Skream & Benga, Flo, Hedex, Bou, Andy C, Armand Van Helden, Josh Baker, Ki/Ki, DJ Heartstring, Joy Orbison, Interplanetary Criminal, Girls Don’t Sync, Max Dean, Rossi., Partiboi69, Mau P, Antony Szmierek, and Alex Farell.

Parklife is an annual music festival held in Manchester, England, typically taking place over a weekend in June at Heaton Park. It is one of the UK’s largest and most popular festivals, known for its diverse line-up spanning genres like pop, hip-hop, dance, electronic, indie, and more.

The festival attracts a mix of global superstars, renowned DJs, and emerging talent, drawing tens of thousands of attendees each year. Alongside the music, Parklife offers an energetic atmosphere with food stalls, art installations, and a vibrant party vibe. It’s an unmissable event for music lovers in the North West and beyond.


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