Parklife 2025: Shuttle bus, travel pass, post code and how to get to Heaton Park

Everything you need to know about getting to the Manchester music festival this weekend

Adam Maidment What's On and LGBTQ+ Writer

08:00, 11 Jun 2025

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Parklife will be returning to Heaton Park on June 14 and 15(Image: Manchester Evening News)

More than 80,000 people will be heading to Heaton Park this month for the 15th anniversary of Parklife - which will feature a big line-up of artists including 50 Cent and Charli XCX.

Taking place on June 14 and 15, the popular music festival will also span multiple genres with acts like Jorja Smith, Rudimental, Flo, Peggy Gou, Pawsa, Bicep and Confidence Man.

This year, Parklife will introduce some new changes to proceedings including a brand new stage, Matinée, which will feature a 360° DJ booth, as well as a new location for VIP & Backstage areas, which will be situated right in the centre of the park.

With an exciting line-up, this year’s festival is expected to be just as popular as ever - and that means it is important to know how to get there and back without stressing or missing out on any big acts you’re keen to see.

We’ve rounded up everything you need to know in terms of shuttle buses and travel passes, as well as how to get to Heaton Park - including drop-off points and nearest taxi ranks, should you need to use them.

Parklife 2025 returns on June 14 and 15(Image: Gary Oakley/Manchester Evening News)

What is the Parklife travel pass?

The Parklife Travel Pass allows you to travel on any bus or tram service in Greater Manchester - including the direct Parklife Shuttle Bus (we’ll get onto that shortly).

Tickets cost £8 per day, or £14.95 for a weekend pass. You can buy the pass online now via the Manchester Bee Network app, which is available on iOS and Android devices. To buy the pass, open the app and select tickets - choosing the 'multi-modal' option. You can then decide between a one day or a 2-7 day option, before choosing the Parklife ticket option.

QR codes, valid for travel, will only become valid on the day of use.

Where can I get the Parklife shuttle bus?

Parklife organisers have said the fastest way to get to and from Heaton Park will be via the dedicated shuttle bus.

The shuttle bus leaves from Lever Street in the Northern Quarter, dropping off right outside the festival site. Buses will depart every ten minutes from 9.30am on Saturday and from 10.30am on Sunday. The last bus on both days will depart at 4.30pm.

Heading back, buses will operate back into Manchester via the North Exit site of the festival grounds. The return buses will operate from 6.30pm and will continue until the site is clear, dropping passengers off at Shudehill Interchange in the city centre.

Can I get the tram to Parklife?

Trams will operate every six minutes from Victoria to Heaton Park during the day. For entry to the event please use the Heaton Park stop, located close to the West Gate entrance.

On the return tram journey, Heaton Park Metrolink stations will be closed from 9pm, with Bowker Vale Metrolink station remaining in operation.

Trams are expected to be busy and there is likely to be a wait to get on board.

Can you get a taxi to and from Parklife?

Due to large crowds, there will be various road closures in place surrounding the festival site.

Those looking to get a taxi can head to the Manchester Hackney Carriage Taxi Rank on Blackley New Road, or the Bury Hackney Carriage Taxi Rank outside the Woodthorpe pub on Bury Old Road.

Customers booking their own private hire vehicles will need to direct them to the pick-up point at Heaton Park Sainsbury’s.

Road closures and traffic delays are to be expected around Heaton Park during the weekend of Parklife(Image: Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening News)

What is the postcode for Parklife?

The postcode for Heaton Park is M25 2SW.

Is there a car park at Parklife?

There is an official Parklife car park on Sheepfoot Lane (M25 0BP) - but you will need to book a space in advance. Saturday tickets can be bought here, and Sunday tickets can be bought here.

Users of the car park have been advised to expect delays in leaving the car park.

There is no on-street parking around the event site, and a number of roads will also be closed around Heaton Park. Traffic wardens will be patrolling the area around the site, and vehicles will be towed and impounded.

Where can I be dropped off by car at Parklife?

Again, there will be various road closures in place surrounding Heaton Park over the weekend and large crowds.

Parklife bosses have advised that roads will be busiest between 10.30am and 4.30pm, and again from 10.30pm to 12:30am.

There is a designated pick-up point at Sainsbury’s on Heaton Park Road (M9 0QS), which will be signposted. This will be open from 10pm.

Those driving to and from the designated pick-up point should be aware that Junction 19 of the M60 will be closed from 7pm on both nights. Access to the pick-up point will be via Victoria Avenue and Middleton Road.

Can you cycle to Parklife?

Certainly. There will be a bike rack in the main car park where you can lock up and store your bike for after the event.

Can you walk from Heaton Park after Parklife?

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With the large queues for shuttle buses and with road closures in place, some festivalgoers will inevitably choose to make their own way back from Heaton Park afterwards.

Heaton Park is around a one hour walk from Manchester City Centre, but there will be a walking route clearly signposted along the way. The quickest route for walking begins by leaving through the East Gate and turning right. Then, follow the signs the rest of the way.