Manchester’s annual Parklife Festival is set to return to Heaton Park on June 20–21, 2026, with organisers announcing a high-profile lineup that spans dance, electronic, pop and grime, according to official releases and industry reports.
The two-day event — officially branded Pepsi MAX presents Parklife 2026 — will be anchored by Scottish DJ Calvin Harris, marking his first Manchester headline set in more than a decade, organisers said. He is joined by breakthrough artist Sammy Virji, UK rap and grime figure Skepta, and Swedish pop star Zara Larsson, who will make her Parklife debut.
Festival organisers said the full bill also includes artists such as Chris Stussy, Josh Baker, Nia Archives, Rudimental and Armand Van Helden, among many others scheduled across multiple stages at the sprawling north Manchester park. Tickets for the weekend begin from around £138.50, with day tickets also available and presales scheduled ahead of general sale on January 30.
Parklife, which started in 2010 and has grown into one of the UK’s major summer festivals, typically draws more than 80,000 attendees to its mix of internationally recognised acts and emerging artists. It was originally held in Platt Fields Park before moving to Heaton Park in 2013 to accommodate its expanding audience.
Event organisers have emphasised upgrades for 2026, including a new PANORAMA Stage designed to enhance the festival experience with advanced production features, and the return of a VIP area introduced in previous years.
Local hospitality and travel partners are also promoting organised transport options to support attendees, including coach services from various UK locations. Festival officials said plans are underway to ensure crowd management and transport infrastructure are ready for the summer event.
Parklife’s growing reputation as a cultural calendar highlight underscores its influence on the UK live music scene, offering a blend of established headliners and rising talent that attracts both domestic and international audiences.
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