Everything you need to know about Parklife 2025: lineup, tickets, stage splits and travel advice

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 20:40

By David Murphy

50 Cent on the Parklife Stage in 2022. Credit: David Murphy

Charli xcx, 50 Cent and Jorja Smith headline Parklife 2025 as the festival marks its 15th anniversary at Heaton Park.

One of the UK’s biggest music festivals returns to Heaton Park this weekend, as Parklife celebrates 15 years with a stellar lineup.

Taking place at Heaton Park on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June, this year’s event will welcome more than 80,000 fans each day, with headline acts including Charli xcx, US rap legend 50 Cent, and Brit Award-winner Jorja Smith.

Pop star Charli xcx will top the bill fresh from the success of her acclaimed album BRAT, while 50 Cent returns following a crowd pulling set in 2022. R&B favourite Jorja Smith rounds off the trio of main stage headliners.

Other confirmed acts include DJ Peggy Gou, Rudimental, Confidence Man, Steve Angello, Antony Szmierek and 2023 BRITs Rising Star winners FLO. Also on the bill are Bicep (performing Chroma), Armand Van Helden, Overmono and DJ Gigola.

This year’s festival features six stages with earlier than usual stage splits already confirmed. Set times will be announced closer to the weekend.

Credit: David Murphy

Stage splits for Parklife 2025

Saturday, 14 June – The Valley:

50 Cent, Jorja Smith, Rudimental, FLO, Antony Szmierek

Hangar:

Pawsa, Mochakk, Max Dean, Rossi

Big Top (YES Presents):

Skream & Benga, Joy Orbison, Salute

Sunday, 15 June – The Valley:

Charli xcx, Peggy Gou, Confidence Man, Marc Rebillet

Hangar:

Bicep, Overmono, Ewan McVicar

Big Top:

Armand Van Helden, D.O.D, Sam Divine

Credit: David Murphy

Tickets

Tickets remain available, though many are now in the final release stage. Weekend general admission is priced at £166.95 (including booking fees), while single-day tickets cost £97.70.

VIP upgrades include fast-track entry, exclusive areas, posh loos, a cocktail bar, and street food market. Single day VIP access is £144, or £221.40 for the full weekend.

Travel and transport

Festivalgoers are advised to use public transport where possible:

Tram: Trams from Victoria to Heaton Park run every six minutes. After 9pm, return services will run from Bowker Vale until 1.30am.
Shuttle bus: Buses leave Lever Street in Manchester city centre from 10am (Saturday) and 11am (Sunday), with return journeys operating from inside the park.
By foot: Heaton Park is roughly a one-hour walk from the city centre, with a well-signposted route along Bury Old Road.
Car: Limited official parking is available. Junction 19 of the M60 will be closed from 7pm on both days. Pick-up point is at Sainsbury’s, Middleton Road (M9 0QS).
Taxis: Licensed taxi ranks will operate nearby on Blackley New Road and Bury Old Road. Private hire vehicles should collect from the designated pick-up area.

Parklife Travel Pass

A combined ticket for tram, bus, and shuttle services is available through the Bee Network app. Day passes cost £8; a weekend pass is £14.95. Only this official ticket will be accepted on Parklife shuttles.

Entry times and gates

On Saturday, gates open at 12pm; Sunday from 1pm. Last entry is 5pm. The festival ends at 11pm on both nights. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and check official Parklife guidance for what is allowed on site.

Credit: David Murphy

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