Parklife Festival
- Christopher Harding
- Aug 19
- 1 min read
Heaton Park, Manchester
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Location: Heaton Park, Manchester. Heaton Park is a large municipal park located north of Manchester city center, about 5 miles away.
Capacity: Parklife can accommodate 80,000 festival-goers each day.
History: The festival began in 2007 as the Mad Ferret Festival in Platt Fields Park, Rusholme, run by students. It was rebranded as Parklife Festival in 2010 and moved to Heaton Park in 2013 due to its growing popularity.
Music Genres: Parklife features a blend of beats from various music genres, including hip hop, grime, pop, rock, club, house and dance. It is known for its diverse and eclectic lineup.
Facilities: The festival site includes multiple stages or musical arenas, chill-out zones, food stalls, bars, and art installations.
Past Performers: Over the years, Parklife has hosted performances from music legends such as Mark Ronson, Wu Tang Clan, Disclosure, George Ezra, The Chemical Brothers, Snoop Dogg, The xx, Liam Gallagher, N.E.R.D, The 1975, Foals, and many more.
Transportation: Heaton Park is well-serviced by public transport, being on the Bury Metro link line and easily accessible by car, although public transport is recommended due to limited parking. There's also a Parklife Express shuttle bus service from Aytoun Street in Manchester.
It's important to note that Parklife is a non-camping festival
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