🟥 LIVE as Thousands head to Heaton Park as Parklife 2026 gets under way

Saturday, 20 June 2026 14:24

By David Murphy, Laura Culshaw

Parklife 2026 has begun at Heaton Park with thousands of music fans arriving for the first day of the two day festival.

he annual festival returned to Heaton Park on Saturday 20 June and is expected to attract more than 82,000 people across the weekend.

This year’s event features five stages, including the debut of the new Panorama stage. Organisers say the stage includes multi level dance platforms and a large curved LED screen.

Artists scheduled to perform during the first day include Skepta and Sammy Virji, alongside a range of electronic music acts performing throughout the afternoon and evening.

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David Murphy

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