Parklife 2025 has finally arrived with Heaton Park set to be packed out with thousands of music fans for the next two days.
Kicking off today (June 14), the festival line-up for today features a host of international artists, DJs and rappers, including Jorja Smith, Rudimental, Joy Orbison, Salute, Flo, Pawsa, and Antony Szmierek.
Headline duties will be handed to American rapper 50 Cent, who will be fronting up the main stage area this evening. The set will mark his second time appearing at Parklife following his big slot at Heaton Park three years ago.
There will be a number of road closures in place due to the event, meaning that public transport in the city and heading to Heaton Park is also set to be busier than normal. There are also shuttle buses taking fans directly into the grounds.
In a travel update, Bury Council said: “Roads & public transport will be busier than usual due to the Parklife Festival at Heaton Park in Manchester. Road closures and waiting restrictions will be in place If travelling, plan & allow more time.”
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The Met Office has forecast that, predictably, there could also be a bit of rain throughout the day. Whilst the rain has failed to dampen party spirits at Parklife in the past, there could be showers and some spells of wet weather on the way.
We’ll be sharing all the latest updates, speculation and photos from the day in our Parklife 2025 live blog below.
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