Manchester's giant weekend day festival in Heaton Park, and the one most UK festivals watch to see where dance and pop culture is heading. There is no camping; crowds pour in from the city by tram and coach each day for a fast-moving bill of house, drum and bass, grime and pop. The 2026 edition pairs Calvin Harris with Skepta and Sammy Virji.
Parklife returns in 2026, running 20-21 Jun at Heaton Park, Manchester. With a capacity of around 80,000, it sits at the larger end of the UK festival calendar.
Expect a city-break, dance, young crowd feel. Electronic, Pop, Hip Hop fans will feel right at home, with past lineups featuring Calvin Harris, Skepta, Sammy Virji, Zara Larsson.
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